Metalinsider News Updates

Metal Church have returned with a revamped lineup and new single, “F.A.F.O.”, ready for their next chapter. The 2025 lineup features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bassist David Ellefson, drummer Ken Mary, and vocalist Brian Allen. After wrapping their recent tour and returning from Australia, Vanderhoof felt… Read more »

Rob Zombie has unleashed a video for his latest single, “Heathen Days.” The track is taken from his upcoming album The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: The post Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video… Read more »

The Devil Wears Prada have canceled their Vienna performance after frontman Mike Hranica was hospitalized during the band’s Paris show. According to their latest story update via Facebook and Instagram, Hranica was unable to finish the set and required immediate medical attention. The band has not disclosed the nature of… Read more »

After spending 2025 on hiatus, Brazilian metal legends Angra have returned, and with them comes a double dose of major news. The band first revealed they will reunite their classic Rebirth-era lineup for a special performance at Bangers Open Air on April 26, 2026, at Memorial da América Latina in… Read more »

Sunday (23) has turned into a whirlwind of breaking news, and it looks like there’s no rest when the surprises keep coming. Earlier this morning, Arch Enemy announced they had parted ways with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz. Coming only about a week after wrapping their European Blood Dynasty 2025 tour, it… Read more »

Arch Enemy have officially parted ways with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz. The band shared a brief statement early this morning (23rd), writing: “Arch Enemy have parted ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz. We’re thankful for the time and music we’ve shared and wish her all the best. Wherever there is an ending,… Read more »

Manowar are officially leaping over 2026 and heading straight into 2027, announcing their Kings of Metal Fighting the World Tour 2027. The newly revealed dates (so far) span Germany, with more territories expected to be announced later. Each show will feature alternating setlists spotlighting one of the albums, Kings of… Read more »

Lamb of God have unleashed a Jon Vulpine-directed video for their new standalone single, “Parasocial Christ,” reuniting the band with longtime producer Josh Wilbur. “Parasocial Christ” follows the band’s recent hit “Sepsis” and arrives on the same day tickets go on sale for Lamb of God’s Spring 2026 North American… Read more »

So, there’s paying homage to the greats (which I get), but then there’s what Jimmie Hong is doing. In a musical landscape where “influence” usually means “we listened to Master of Puppets once,” Hong is quietly pulling off something far more radical: proving that a single, modern, globalized, multi-disciplinary artist… Read more »

Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group’s first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson to talk about the new record, the… Read more »