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Countdown to 2025: 9 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two bands, bringing back our Artist Spotlight, our countdown… Read more »

We are saddened to report, renowned English guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, and his solo projects, has passed away at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. A statement on his social media, posted on Monday… Read more »

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of DUNES, Pigeon Pit and Grave Digger, as well as the final album from Necrodeath, among the many outstanding works hitting… Read more »

Coheed and Cambria recently dropped a Mason Mercer-directed video for their latest single, “Someone Who Can,” from the upcoming album The Father Of Make Believe, due March 14 via Virgin Music Group. The video coincided with the announcement of their North American co-headlining summer tour with Taking Back Sunday, supported… Read more »

Finnish melodic death metal band Omnium Gatherum have faced another lineup change, as guitarist Nick Cordle has left to focus on his own musical projects. The group announced his exit on Tuesday (14th) just in time for their European tour while welcoming Joonas “Jope” Koto back, who will rejoin them… Read more »

The As I Lay Dying frenzy continues. Weeks ahead of the band’s new album, Through Storms Ahead, which arrived in November 2024 via Napalm Records, all members aside from Tim Lambesis left the group. While reasons behind the split appeared vague at the time, it was not until leaked footage… Read more »

Countdown to 2025: 13 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two bands, bringing back our Artist Spotlight, our countdown… Read more »

Brujeria kicked off their Europa Rigor Mortis Part I tour on Wednesday (15th) in Antwerp, Belgium. The show marked the group’s first performance since the passing of frontman and co-founder Juan Brujo (John Lepe) at 61 and longtime vocalist Pinche Peach (Ciriaco Quezada) at 57. Following their decision to move… Read more »

On January 16, Ritualmord dropped a stunning music video for “Inifrån och ut,” the brilliant third single, after “Spår” and “Stonerpop,” from their upcoming debut album. Ritualmord is the project of two ex-Lifelover legends: Kim “( )” Carlsson’ and 1853. The music for “Inifrån och ut” was recorded by Carlsson… Read more »

For a limited time, Babylon LA, owned by Trash Talk, who recently launched Babylon Tokyo, are donating 100% of their proceeds to disaster relief in response to the California Wildfires. Vocalist Lee Spielman shared the following via X: https://t.co/eDzYteUN1H pic.twitter.com/g0lox2EuPV — Lee Spielman (@LeeSpielman) January 14, 2025 The post Babylon… Read more »