Metalinsider News Updates

Chevelle has always been the rock band for people who don’t really want to talk about rock bands. They’re the musical equivalent of a black T-shirt that somehow never fades, no matter how many times it’s been through the dryer of mainstream culture and frat-boy nostalgia. If you were in… Read more »

For over 35 years, Swedish death metal legends Unleashed have stood as one of the genre’s best, delivering battle hymns rooted in Norse mythology and pure aggression. These giants have now returned with their 15th studio album, Fire Upon Your Lands, arriving this Friday (15th) via Napalm Records. Metal Insider… Read more »

Decibel Books has announced Born Human: The Life and Music of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner, the first fully authorized biography of the legendary Death frontman. Written by veteran metal journalist David E. Gehlke, the nearly 500-page book offers an in-depth, balanced look at Schuldiner’s life, music, and lasting influence, featuring exclusive… Read more »

Metal By Numbers returns with a closer look at weekly metal sales from July 25th, 2025. From major releases to underground newcomers, we’re tracking how these New & Noteworthy releases debuted in charts. This week highlights new albums from Alice Cooper, GWAR, Bruce Dickinson, and more. Notable Debuts: Artist/Album: Alice… Read more »

It’s wild how fast a decade can fly by. Some bands take ten years, or longer, to break through, while others explode in what feels like overnight. Back in 2015, everything felt different: pre-COVID, pre-AI explosion, and still on the path of the rapidly evolving digital age. We’ve compiled a… Read more »

Dying Wish will hit the road this fall for their Flesh Stays Together 2025 U.S. headlining tour. The trek kicks off on November 14 in Nashville, TN, and runs through December 12th in Portland, OR. Support will come from Static Dress, Gouge Away, Orthodox, and Boltcutter. Tickets go on sale… Read more »

Cavalera are hitting the road this fall for their Return to Chaos U.S. tour with special guests Fear Factory. Max and Iggor Cavalera will perform the iconic Sepultura record, Chaos A.D. album in its entirety. Tickets are available at this location. Tour Dates 09/18 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life… Read more »

Austrian blackened death metal masters Belphegor are back! The group has unleashed a video for their new single, “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus.” The blasphemous track marks their first release under a new deal with Reigning Phoenix Music, signaling the beginning of their next chapter with more to come. The band are… Read more »

Metallica will perform a rare club show on Thursday, August 28 at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, Long Island, to celebrate the launch of Maximum Metallica, a new SiriusXM channel dedicated to the band. The channel will officially go live the next day, August 29, on Channel 42 and the SiriusXM… Read more »

Jack Osbourne has shared a touching two-and-a-half-minute video tribute in memory of his father, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22nd at the age of 76. Titled “Some Memories Of My Father”, the video montage features intimate moments from Ozzy’s life. Alongside the tribute, Jack included the… Read more »