Metalinsider News Updates

The world lost a legend on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. A pioneer. A king. The Prince of Darkness. A true architect of heavy metal through his legacy with Black Sabbath and his unforgettable solo career. Ozzy was 76 years old. He had been battling… Read more »

It’s a moment we hoped would never come. Today (22), the world of music stands still. The one and only Ozzy Osbourne, legendary voice of Black Sabbath, solo icon, has passed away at the age of 76. The news was confirmed by the BBC, accompanied by a statement from his… Read more »

Metal By Numbers returns with a closer look at weekly metal sales from June 20 through July 11. From major releases to underground newcomers, we’re tracking how these New & Noteworthy releases debuted in charts. This stretch highlights a steady mix of debuts, returns, and consistent movers, offering a snapshot… Read more »

Malevolent Creation guitarist Phil Fasciana is reportedly showing signs of improvement after being placed in an induced coma due to a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. He remains hospitalized in Montpelier, France, and is expected to stay for at least another week. The band has since continued with their European… Read more »

Hatebreed have returned with “Make the Demons Obey,” their first new music since 2020’s Weight of the False Self. The single arrives amid lineup changes, including the departure of longtime bassist Chris Beattie and guitarist Wayne Lozinak’s current hiatus for brain tumor surgery, though Lozinak appears on the new track.… Read more »

How are you enjoying this wavy season? Been attending some spicy gigs? Getting fit for the circle pit? Brooklyn is getting ready for a another muddy round with Acid Bath on Friday. Big props to the lineup for selecting event appearances instead of a full-on tour. Speaking of events, Ian… Read more »

Post-black metal outfit Deafheaven have announced a fall U.S. headlining tour. Joining them on the road will be Harm’s Way and I Promised The World. The tour kicks off on September 11 in Chattanooga, TN, and runs through October 12 in Lexington, KY. Select dates will feature only I Promised… Read more »

Cold have announced a special fall tour titled Beneath The Low Hum: A Special Evening Of Songs Reimagined. The run will take place at select City Winery locations across the U.S., offering fans an intimate, stripped-down experience. Joining Cold onstage will be Sierra Swan, known for her collaborations with Smashing… Read more »

Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth has announced their third studio album, The End, scheduled to arrive on October 24 via BMG. Alongside the announcement, the band has shared a video for their brand new single, “The Spell.” The follow-up to 2023’s Mammoth II was recorded at the iconic 5150 studio and… Read more »

Dutch dark symphonic metallers Blackbriar have released a video for their latest single, “A Last Sigh of Bliss.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, A Thousand Little Deaths, scheduled to arrive on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The haunting new track explores the tragic love between the… Read more »