SHINEDOWN Drops Highly Anticipated Eighth Studio Album
Rock band Shinedown released its eighth studio album *EI8HT*, the first full‑length record in four years. The launch is accompanied by the new single “Young People,” with a video directed by Andrew Donoho, and follows earlier singles “Safe and Sound” and “Outlaws.” “Safe and Sound” topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, giving the group its 23rd number‑one on that format. Shinedown is supporting the album with an extensive “Dance, Kid, Dance Act II” tour spanning North America and Europe through November.
TOM and ROMAN MORELLO Team Up With SERJ TANKIAN For "Adjourn It"
Tom Morello teamed with his son Roman and System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian to release the politically charged single “Adjourn It.” The track, described as a “Freedom Song,” targets immigrant persecution and the rise of fascism, and its...
CALEB SHOMO's Wife Addresses Him Coming Out; CIRCLE JERKS Asks MAGA Fan, "Do You Understand Our F*cking Lyrics?" & Other...
Metal veterans made headlines this week as Caleb Shomo of Beartooth publicly came out as gay and his wife issued a supportive response, while Circle Jerks frontman Keith Morris confronted a MAGA‑supporting heckler over lyrical meaning. Sepultura announced its final...
EXCLUSIVE: THOMAS JÄGER Discusses Brand New MONOLORD Record, 'Neverending' With Metal Injection
Swedish doom‑metal trio Monolord released their new album *Neverending* on Relapse Records, enlisting legendary Tool producer Sylvia Massy for the first time. The collaboration broke the band’s long‑standing DIY approach, allowing fresh production ideas and reviving older riffs, including the resurrected...
THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS Offers BOGO On Tickets If People Use Eye-Scanning Software To Identify Themselves
Thirty Seconds to Mars has partnered with Tools For Humanity to require fans to scan their eyes using The Orb, creating a World ID that links to ticket purchases. Fans who complete the biometric verification receive a buy‑one‑get‑one‑free ticket offer...
EXCLUSIVE: JOHN BUSH Talks New ARMORED SAINT, ANTHRAX Classics, And Supergroup CATEGORY 7 With Metal Injection
John Bush, longtime frontman of Armored Saint and former Anthrax vocalist, announced the band’s ninth studio album, *Emotion Factory Reset*, released May 22 on Metal Blade Records. The record mixes classic heavy‑metal aggression with hard‑rock and NWOBHM touches, aiming for a...
SEPULTURA Announce Their Final Show
Brazilian metal icons Sepultura have announced their final concert, set for November 7 at São Paulo’s Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu. The historic venue, where the band delivered a breakthrough set in 1991, will host a lineup featuring local death‑metal act Krisiun, U.S....
OZZY OSBOURNE Honored By US House Of Representatives For His "Towering Figure In The History Of Rock And Heavy Metal"
On May 12, Rep. Victoria Spartz entered a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne into the Congressional Record, honoring the Black Sabbath front‑man as a "towering figure" in rock and heavy metal. The speech highlighted his humble beginnings, the global impact of Black Sabbath, his...
UPON A BURNING BODY Share "Voices In The Dark" & "A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing"
Texas metalcore band Upon a Burning Body released two new tracks, “A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” and “Voices In The Dark,” from the deluxe edition of their upcoming album Blood of the Bull, slated for May 29. A music video for...
JACK OSBOURNE Responds to Backlash About A.I. OZZY: "He Would Be Into This"
The Osbourne family has licensed Ozzy Osbourne’s likeness to Hyperreal and Proto Hologram to create a high‑fidelity AI avatar that can mimic his mannerisms and speech. Jack Osbourne addressed backlash, emphasizing the project’s tasteful intent and advanced technology. The avatar...
AARON LEWIS (STAIND) Announces Solo Album With A Rather Divisive Title: 'Give My Country Back'
Aaron Lewis, the former Staind frontman, announced his solo country album “Give My Country Back,” set for release on July 17 via Big Machine Records. The politically charged title follows a recent “Not Brainwashed” merchandise drop that featured a military‑style...
DEVIN TOWNSEND Talks To Metal Injection: "I'm Following The Creative Compulsions Where They Lead Me."
Devin Townsend’s upcoming 24‑track rock opera The Moth, due May 29, 2025, represents his most ambitious project yet, involving orchestras and choirs across ten countries. The Canadian’s self‑described "life’s work" blends progressive metal with symphonic elements, demanding a new level of orchestration...
INKCARCERATION Daily Schedule Announced; GOJIRA, LIMP BIZKIT, & More Headlining
Inkcarceration’s 2026 three‑day festival will run July 17‑19 on the Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield, Ohio, featuring 65 bands across two stages. Friday’s headliners are Disturbed, Papa Roach, Cypress Hill and Hollywood Undead; Saturday showcases Bad Omens, Gojira, Sleeping...
THE KOVENANT Says About New Record: "I Don't Play In AC/DC, So You're Not Going To Get The Same Album...
The Norwegian industrial metal outfit The Kovenant confirmed that its first album in over 20 years is about half finished. Vocalist/bassist Stian “Nagash” Hinderson described the new material as a blend of the band’s early aggression, the symphonic darkness of...
GARY HOLT Said That ROB DUKES Is Able To "Do Ultra-Aggressive, Violent Thrash Better Than Anybody"
Exodus guitarist Gary Holt sat down with Rebel Radio to detail the band’s twelfth studio effort, Goliath, released March 20 via Napalm Records. He highlighted vocalist Rob Dukes’s return, noting Dukes can deliver ultra‑aggressive, violent thrash like no one else...
156/SILENCE Announce New Record, 'From A Distance,' Out September 4
Atmospheric metalcore outfit 156/Silence announced their sixth studio album, *From A Distance*, slated for release on September 4 through Pure Noise Records. The record follows 2024’s fan‑favorite *People Watching* and is supported by the debut single “No Arms,” which delves into...
'Look Outside Your Window' By SLIPKNOT Members Available June 12 On Physical Formats
Slipknot members Shawn "Clown" Crahan, Jim Root, Corey Taylor and Sid Wilson have finally released the long‑shelved album Look Outside Your Window on June 12. Recorded in 2008 during the All Hope Is Gone sessions, the ten‑track, experimental record features...
GREEN LUNG Make Headline Debut at DesertFest
British hard‑rock outfit Green Lung capped a breakthrough year by headlining London’s DesertFest, a festival that has expanded from its 2012 UK roots to major cities worldwide. The set featured a surprise reunion with original bassist Andrew and the debut...
Guitarist PIGGY D. Starts New Band Called GABI & THE FLY
Matt "Piggy D." Montgomery, former Rob Zombie bassist turned guitarist, has launched a new heavy‑metal project called Gabi & The Fly with Canadian vocalist Gabriella Lindland. The duo released a five‑song debut demo, Initiation of Decay, exclusively on Bandcamp and...
KORN Have Almost 40 Songs Written For New Album
Korn is deep into writing a follow‑up to 2022’s Requiem, with guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer saying the band has nearly 40 songs in the vault. The group is meticulously revising material to preserve their signature guitar‑driven, bass‑heavy sound. For the...
JOHN BUSH Says About ARMORED SAINT Writing Process: "The Last Thing We Want To Do Is Use Technology In A...
Armored Saint’s ninth studio album, Emotion Factory Reset, is set for release on May 22 and is produced by guitarist Joey Vera with mixing by Jay Ruston. Frontman John Bush explains that the band’s writing and recording workflow still mirrors their...
SCENE QUEEN On Her Murderous New Single: "If I Was In Jail, You Bet I’m Selling A Mugshot T-Shirt"
Scene Queen, the metal project of Hannah Rose Collins, has dropped her latest single “Tracksuit,” a two‑minute blend of Y2K‑era pop flair and ferocious riffs. The track narrates a cheater’s violent retaliation, mixing sweet melodic hooks with harsh screams and...
DAVID ELLEFSON On AI-Generated Music: "Things Created On A Computer Don't Have Emotion. They May Be Smart, But They Don't...
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson warned that AI‑generated music lacks emotional depth, emphasizing that only human performance can truly connect with listeners. He reiterated that his own recordings, though digitally processed, remain human‑played. Ellefson also said he remains willing to...
SLAYER Exclusive "Hell Awaits" (40th Anniversary Edition) Vinyl Box Sets & More Available For Pre-Order
Slayer is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its seminal 1985 album Hell Awaits with a series of deluxe physical releases. Fans can pre‑order a 3×12‑inch vinyl box set featuring fire‑splatter vinyl, a restored original master, and an unreleased full live...
AMORPHIS Announce "Borderland Tour 2027" Dates With INSOMNIUM And UNTO OTHERS
Finnish progressive metal band Amorphis has unveiled its European “Borderland Tour 2027,” kicking off on Jan 22 in Hamburg and concluding on Feb 14 in Tilburg. The tour features fellow Finnish act Insomnium and Dutch outfit Unto Others as supporting bands, covering...
ANTHRAX To Debut New Track "It's For The Kids" On Friday
Thrash legends Anthrax will drop their first new music in more than ten years with the single “It’s for the Kids” on May 15. The track serves as the lead single for their forthcoming album *Cursum Perficio*, slated for a September 18...
GENE HOGLAN (DARK ANGEL) On Grunge Owing A Debt To Thrash Metal: "Thrash Influenced Everything That Came After It"
Gene Hoglan, the legendary drummer of Dark Angel, explained that thrash metal was an unintentional rebellion against the polished hair‑metal of the 1980s. He noted that the scene’s raw aggression resonated with listeners tired of superficial rock, and that thrash...
SAOSIN Take Home First Gold Album
Saosin, the California post‑hardcore band, has earned its first RIAA gold album for its debut record, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of that release. The certification follows a new single, “Starting Over Again,” their first in a decade, and a...
MORGAN ROSE Confirms That SEVENDUST Had A Blueprint To Calling It Quits: "It Was Absolutely Discussed"
Morgan Rose confirmed that Sevendust had a concrete plan to retire after their fifteenth album, but a strong European fan response prompted the band to continue. The group has scheduled a 16‑date European headline tour, its first in eight years,...
COLD Surprise Fans with Select Tracks From Gold-Certified Albums
Cold announced a spring/summer tour that will run from May 8 through the end of June, celebrating their 1998 self‑titled debut while spotlighting two gold‑certified albums, *13 Ways To Bleed Onstage* and *Year Of The Spider*. Frontman Scooter Ward used Instagram...
JONNY REEVES Officially Calls It Quits and Exits KINGDOM OF GIANTS
Jonny Reeves, bassist and vocalist for Kingdom of Giants, officially left the band. Reeves, who rejoined the group in January 2024 after a 2023 exit, announced his departure on May 7 via The Downbeat podcast. He cited conflicting plans and a...
CROSSBREED Plan to Release Cover of EMF'S "Unbelievable"
Florida industrial‑metal duo Crossbreed announced a June 1 release of their cover of EMF’s 1990s hit “Unbelievable.” The track will lead the band’s first album in 17 years, Radiation Therapy, slated for August 4. The project features award‑winning producer Seven Dunbar and...
ADAM D. Tells Metal Injection Why His Project With Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Vocalist HOWARD JONES Is Delayed
Founding Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz revealed that his Burn Eternal collaboration with former Killswitch frontman Howard Jones is delayed despite the album being fully mixed, mastered and vinyl‑ready. The holdup stems from negotiations with record labels as the industry’s revenue models shift away...
DEAD POET SOCIETY Share Video for New Single "Sinner Systems"
Dead Poet Society has dropped their first new material since 2024’s album Fission, unveiling the single “Sinner Systems” with a stark, detuned sound and a voyeuristic video. The track was produced by Paul Meany and mixed by Adam Hawkins, emphasizing heavy...
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Share New Video for "Cut (Feat. LILITH CZAR)"
Black Veil Brides released a new live‑action video for their single “Cut,” featuring wife Lilith Czar. The clip reimagines Tim Burton’s *The Corpse Bride* and doubles as a vow‑renewal ceremony, with the couple wearing their actual wedding attire. “Cut” is the...
BRUCE DICKINSON Explains The Reason For IRON MAIDEN's Ticket Prices: "We Don't Want a Bunch of Very Rich People Standing...
Bruce Dickinson explained that Iron Maiden deliberately caps concert ticket prices to keep front‑of‑stage seats accessible to true fans, especially younger audiences, rather than treating those spots as premium real estate. He criticized the industry’s race to inflate prices and...
ABLATION Team Up With FRANK MULLEN (Ex-SUFFOCATION) On "Victim Kink"
Ablation, a new death‑metal supergroup, released its second single “Victim Kink” featuring former Suffocation frontman Frank Mullen. The track is part of the upcoming debut album Lethal Abuse, slated for May 29 on Iron Fortress Records. Mullen also appears on another...
JAMES LABRIE Says DREAM THEATER Are Preparing To Work On Their Next Record In "Late '26 Or Early '27"
Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie revealed that the band expects to begin writing and recording their next studio album in late 2026 or early 2027, after completing their current world tour in mid‑May 2026. The tour, which started in October 2024,...
REZN Announce New Album 'Cycles in the Infinite Dream', Share New Single "Cloudfall"
Chicago doom metal quartet REZN announced their next album, *Cycles in the Infinite Dream*, slated for release on July 24 through Sargent House. The band debuted the lead single “Cloudfall,” a track and video inspired by sleep‑paralysis. The record follows 2024’s...
MACHINE GUN KELLY Explains Why He Dissed YUNGBLUD On "FIX UR FACE": "Loyalty Is Really the Only Thing That Matters"
Machine Gun Kelly confirmed that a lyric in his Fred Durst‑produced track “FIX UR FACE” is aimed at fellow rocker Yungblud, citing a perceived breach of loyalty after Yungblud declined to defend him on a podcast. The contentious line references Yungblud’s private‑school upbringing,...
P.O.D. Finishes New Album with TURNSTILE Producer WILL YIP
Christian nu‑metal veterans P.O.D. announced they have finished recording their next album, the follow‑up to 2024’s Veritas, with Grammy‑nominated producer Will Yip. The 13‑14 track record was completed in just 12 days at Yip’s new Memory Music Studios in South...
MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Claims METALLICA Feud Ended Years Ago
Dave Mustaine, Megadeth’s founder, told Ibagenscast that his long‑standing feud with Metallica has been resolved for years. He recalled his 1980s dismissal from Metallica and a 2010 royalty dispute that reignited tensions. Mustaine highlighted Megadeth’s recent cover of Metallica’s “Ride...
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announce 2027 European Tour with LAMB OF GOD and BLEED FROM WITHIN
Five Finger Death Punch announced a 2027 European leg of their 20th‑anniversary world tour, joined by Lamb of God and Bleed from Within. The 22‑date run kicks off in Manchester on Jan 16 and wraps in Helsinki on Feb 22, covering major...
Premiere: New CUTTHROAT Song "Purge" Available A Day Early
Cutthroat dropped their new single "Purge" a day ahead of schedule on Amazon Music Unlimited, giving Metal Injection an exclusive preview. The track serves as the lead‑in to The Purge EP, slated for release on August 14, following an intensive...
DEVIN TOWNSEND To Tour Europe This Coming September And October
Canadian prog‑metal icon Devin Townsend will embark on a 23‑date European tour from September 1 to October 6, coinciding with the May 29 release of his concept album *The Moth*. The itinerary spans ten countries, including the UK, Sweden, Germany, Poland and Switzerland,...
NAPALM DEATH's MITCH HARRIS Builds New Touring Platform TOURFLIP: "Fans Pay More Than Ever For Less Than Ever"
Former Napalm Death guitarist Mitch Harris has launched TourFlip, a crowdfunding‑backed marketplace designed to simplify global touring for bands. The platform enables direct booking offers from promoters, fee‑free ticket sales for direct inventory, and a built‑in merch and services marketplace....
PORT NOIR Names 5 Bands & Genres That Influenced Their Newest LP, 'The Dark We Keep'
Port Noir’s seventh studio album, *The Dark We Keep*, drops on May 15 through InsideOutMusic, marking the band’s first full‑length release since 2020. The record follows the October debut of the single “Redshift,” which re‑established the group’s blend of melodic hooks...
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Announce New Single, "Playing God," Out Wednesday
Motionless In White announced a new single, “Playing God,” slated for release Wednesday at 10 am ET. The track will feature a surprise guest, a detail the band is keeping under wraps to fuel fan speculation. The announcement coincides with the band finishing recording...
NO CURE Calling For Fans To Help With Upcoming Live Music Video Shoot
Alabama straight‑edge hardcore band No Cure has invited fans to a free live music‑video shoot on Saturday, May 9, in Birmingham. The event will take place at the alley behind TrimTab, starts at 2 p.m., and is open to all ages with no...
VENOM Tells US Fans That International Bands Are "Like Vampires; We Need To Be Invited. We Can't Come Over Your...
Venom warns that U.S. visa fees of $7,000‑$9,000 per member and a cumbersome work‑visa process are making American tours financially unviable. The band cites recent cancellations by Nevermore and delays for Cradle of Filth as evidence of a broader trend...