Babymetal share “from me to u (Major Lazer Remix)” Babymetal have released a new single, “from me to u (Major Lazer Remix).” The remix marks the first preview of their upcoming Metal Forth (Deluxe Edition).

Babymetal drop a new remix

Tickets for their 2026 world tour are on sale now.

Details: metalinsider.net/video/babyme...

#Babymetal #MajorLazer #Metal

Video Premiere: Normundy – “Corrupt My Code” Normundy have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere the video for their new single, “Corrupt My Code.” The clip enhances the song’s dystopian storyline.

We’ve teamed up with Normundy to premiere their new single.

“Corrupt My Code” is out now.

Watch and read more: metalinsider.net/video/video-...

#Normundy #Metalcore #NewMusic #Metal #Premiere

DevilDriver unveil “Dig Your Own Grave;” announce new album DevilDriver have announced their new album, Strike and Kill, is scheduled for release on July 10 via Napalm Records. Debut new single “Dig Your Own Grave.”

DevilDriver are back with new music: “Dig Your Own Grave” is out now.

Reveal details for their new album.

Read more: metalinsider.net/video/devild...

#DevilDriver #GrooveMetal #Metal #NewMusic #TourAnnouncement

Live Nation & Ticketmaster ruled monopoly in antitrust case A federal jury has ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly in the live entertainment industry.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster have been found to be a monopoly in a major antitrust case.

What this means for ticket prices and the future of live events is still unclear.

Details: metalinsider.net/news/live-na...

#Ticketmaster #LiveNation #Concerts #LiveMusic #MusicIndustry

The Halo Effect announce 2027 European tour The Halo Effect have announced a European headline tour set for February and March 2027. The run will feature support from Lacuna Coil and Omnium Gatherum.

The Halo Effect announce a 2027 European tour.

Lacuna Coil and Omnium Gatherum join as support.

Details: metalinsider.net/touring/the-...

#TheHaloEffect #LacunaCoil #OmniumGatherum #Metal #TourAnnouncement

The Acacia Strain announce summer 2026 headline tour The Acacia Strain have announced a Summer 2026 headline tour, titled “You Are Safe From The Dead Walk Here.” The run kicks off June 4 in Harrisburg, PA.

The Acacia Strain announce their Summer 2026 headline tour.

Celebrating The Dead Walk and their latest album.

Details: metalinsider.net/touring/the-...

#TheAcaciaStrain #Metalcore #TourAnnouncement

Russell Allen releases “Love Her Like I Do (Ava’s Song)” Russell Allen, known for his work with Symphony X, has released a new ballad, “Love Her Like I Do (Ava’s Song),” in recognition of Autism Awareness Month.

Russell Allen shares a deeply personal new song for Autism Awareness Month.

“Love Her Like I Do (Ava’s Song)” is out now.

Details: metalinsider.net/video/russel...

#RussellAllen #SymphonyX #AutismAwareness #NewMusic #Metal

Soulfly release animated video for “Favela/Dystopia” Soulfly have unveiled a new animated video for “Favela/Dystopia,” taken from their latest album Chama. The video is a dark depiction of Brazilian favelas.

Soulfly drop a new animated video for “Favela/Dystopia.”

A dark, gritty visual from their latest album Chama.

Watch here: metalinsider.net/video/soulfl...

#Soulfly #Metal #GrooveMetal

Venom release new single “Kicked Outta Hell” Venom have released a video for their latest single, “Kicked Outta Hell.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Into Oblivion.

Venom drop a new single as they gear up for their new album:

“Kicked Outta Hell” is out now.

Details: metalinsider.net/video/venom-...

#Venom #NewMusic #Metal

Killswitch Engage expand 2026 Summer Tour Killswitch Engage have announced additional dates for their 2026 touring schedule, including a Canadian headline run in August and a new US leg in September.

Killswitch Engage expand their 2026 tour with new Canadian and US dates.

Details: metalinsider.net/touring/kill...

#KillswitchEngage #Metalcore #MachineHead #Metal #TourAnnouncement

New & Noteworthy: Releases To Rights – 4/10/2026 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week.

New & Noteworthy is back with another stacked week of releases from April 10:

From Immolation and Metal Church to a collaboration between Melvins and Napalm Death, there’s plenty to dig into.

Check out the latest releases and an updated April playlist: metalinsider.net/columns/new-...

Coheed and Cambria announce Neverender festival 2026 Coheed and Cambria have announced two special “Neverender” events for fall 2026: the two-day Neverender Festival in Santa Ana, California.

Coheed and Cambria are bringing back Neverender with two special events.

A full Afterman performance and a stacked lineup are on the way.

Details: metalinsider.net/touring/cohe...

#CoheedAndCambria #Neverender #TheAfterman #Rock #LiveMusic

Iron Maiden to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The band will be honored in the Performer category alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.

Iron Maiden are officially heading into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The band joins the 2026 induction class.

Details: metalinsider.net/news/iron-ma...

#IronMaiden #RockHall #Metal #HeavyMetal #MetalNews

Metal En Route (04/14-04/19): Dark Tranquillity, Helloween Metal En Route, shows happening in New York and its surrounding area this week includes Dark Tranquillity, Helloween, Slaughter to Prevail, and more.

Metal En Route is back with another stacked week of shows.

From Dark Tranquillity hitting the stage with Soen and Persefone, Helloween to Slaughter to Prevail, there’s no shortage of heavy across the East Coast this week.

See what’s coming through your area: metalinsider.net/touring/meta...

Alice Cooper performs surprise Nirvana cover at Coopstock Alice Cooper delivered a surprise cover of the infamous Nirvana song, “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” during his set at the 2026 Coopstock.

Alice Cooper surprised fans with a Nirvana cover at Coopstock 2026.

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” live.

Watch here: metalinsider.net/video/alice-...

#AliceCooper #Nirvana #SmellsLikeTeenSpirit

Dimmu Borgir announce Summer 2026 North American tour Dimmu Borgir have announced a North American tour set for this summer, with support from Hypocrisy, Suffocation, and Hulder.

Dimmu Borgir are heading out on a North American tour this summer.

Support comes from Hypocrisy, Suffocation, and Hulder.

Details: metalinsider.net/touring/dimm...

#DimmuBorgir #Hypocrisy #Suffocation #Hulder #TourAnnouncement

Suffocation respond to Eric Morotti’s claims Suffocation have issued a statement addressing comments made by former drummer Eric Morotti regarding his departure from the band.

Suffocation respond to Eric Morotti’s claims and share their side of the split.

The band also released the original email sent regarding his departure.

Details: metalinsider.net/news/suffoca...

#Suffocation #DeathMetal #MetalNews #EricMorotti

Photos/Review: Testament tear through LA on 4/9/2026 Some of the best put-together heavy metal live tours stick to one main genre and three strong bands with no filler. On Thursday, April 9th.

Thrash Of The Titans hit Los Angeles on April 9th with Testament, Overkill, and Destruction.

From classic cuts to new material, the night delivered a solid dose of old-school thrash.

Full photos/review: metalinsider.net/photos/photo...

#Testament #Overkill #Destruction #ThrashMetal #Metal

Spirit Adrift have released their final album.

Infinite Illumination closes out the band’s decade-long run with a heavy, direct sendoff.

Details: metalinsider.net/new-music/sp...

#SpiritAdrift #DoomMetal #HeavyMetal #Metal #NewMusic

Evanescence announce new album ‘Sanctuary,’ share new single Evanescence have announced their new album Sanctuary. The group has shared a video for their new single, “Who Will You Follow.”

Evanescence announce their new album Sanctuary and release a new single.

“Who Will You Follow” is out now.

Details: metalinsider.net/video/evanes...

#Evanescence #NewMusic

Einherjer return with a new single from their upcoming album.

“Bloodborn” is out now.

Details: metalinsider.net/video/einher...

#Einherjer #Metal #VikingMetal #NewMusic

Sanctuary return with their first new single since Warrel Dane’s passing.

“Not Of The Living” is out now.

Details: metalinsider.net/video/sanctu...

#Sanctuary #HeavyMetal #Metal #NewMusic #WarrelDane

Martijn Westerholt talks Eye of Melian’s Forest of Forgetting and the creative process behind the album.

From fantasy influences to what’s next for the band.

Available via audio on YT and transcription here:

metalinsider.net/interviews/i...

#EyeOfMelian #MartijnWesterholt #FantasyMusic

Evergrey drop a new single and officially welcome a new guitarist.

“The World Is On Fire” is out now.

Details: metalinsider.net/video/evergr...

#Evergrey #Metal #NewMusic

XCOMM are already generating buzz ahead of their debut, but the conversation keeps circling back to lineage instead of the music.

Read more about it, along with a new song, here:

Link: metalinsider.net/video/xcomm-...

#XCOMM #Punk #Hardcore #Metal #MusicDiscussion #MusicIndustry #NewMusic

Marc Lopes talks Let Us Prey, his time with Ross the Boss, and shaping his voice.

Read the full interview here: metalinsider.net/interviews/i...

#MarcLopes #LetUsPrey #RossTheBoss #MetalInterview #HeavyMetal #MetalMusic

Author Daniel Bukszpan breaks down Rush’s 2112, revisiting the album 50 years later.

Available via audio on YouTube and transcription on the site:
Link: metalinsider.net/interviews/i...

Has your perspective on 2112 changed over time, or has it always hit the same for you?

Twisted Sister announce shows with Sebastian Bach Twisted Sister have announced their first North American shows featuring Sebastian Bach on vocals. The set of shows will take place this fall.

Twisted Sister are hitting the stage with Sebastian Bach on vocals.

The first North American shows have been announced.

Details: metalinsider.net/touring/twis...

#TwistedSister #SebastianBach #Metal #Rock #TourAnnouncement

Evergrey part ways with longtime guitarist Henrik Danhage Evergrey have announced the departure of longtime guitarist Henrik Danhage. Danhage, who previously stepped away from touring in 2025.

Evergrey have parted ways with longtime guitarist Henrik Danhage.

A new guitarist will be revealed tomorrow.

Details: metalinsider.net/news/evergre...

#Evergrey #Metal #MetalNews

Rob Zombie drops “The Black Scorpion” video Rob Zombie has released a new music video for “The Black Scorpion.” The track is taken from his latest album, The Great Satan.

Rob Zombie drops a new video for “The Black Scorpion.”

Watch now: metalinsider.net/video/rob-zo...

#RobZombie #Metal #Rock #NewMusic #MusicVideo