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Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister honored in England

1 day ago | metalinsider.net | Zenae Zukowski

On Friday, 9th, Motörhead fans gathered in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England, for the Lemmy Forever ceremony, honoring the late legend, Lemmy Kilmister. Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell was on hand to place Lemmy’s ashes into a new statue created by local sculptor Andy Edwards. The monument captures Lemmy in his 1981 live glory, commemorating the year Motörhead headlined the Heavy Metal Holocaust nearby at Port Vale Stadium.
Sodom release new single “Witchhunter”

1 day ago | metalinsider.net | Zenae Zukowski

German thrashers Sodom have released a video, created by former guitarist Andy Brings, for their latest single, “Witchhunter.” The track is an homage to their late drummer Chris Witchunter and is the second single taken from their upcoming album, The Arsonist, scheduled to arrive on June 27 via SPV/Steamhammer.
Arkona unveil haunting new single “Cectpa”

3 days ago | metalinsider.net | Zenae Zukowski

Pagan folk metal outfit Arkona recently dropped a lyric video for their haunting new single, “Cectpa” (“Sister”). The dark track explores themes of inner grief and spiritual reckoning, highlighting a more atmospheric side of the band. The track is the first piece of new music since 2023’s Kob’. The group explains:“The song ‘Cectpa’ (Sister) is a non-album single, which was spontaneously written by Maria specifically for the student who is learning vocal skills from her.
Deadguy return after 30 years with new album

3 days ago | metalinsider.net | Zenae Zukowski

Metalcore veterans Deadguy have announced Near-Death Travel Services, their long-awaited sophomore album and first in three decades, arriving June 27 via Relapse Records. The band reunited after their 2021 documentary Killing Music, recorded the album, and have now unleashed a video for their new single, “Kill Fee.”Deadguy will also appear on The Dogs Of Hope, a charity compilation benefiting the Randolph County Animal Shelter in Alabama.
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry announces August 2025 tour dates

3 days ago | metalinsider.net | Zenae Zukowski

Joe Perry is hitting the road this August for a series of U.S. dates with The Joe Perry Project. The trek kicks off on August 13 in Tampa and concludes on August 23 in Port Chester, NY. Joining Perry are Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford (guitar) and Buck Johnson (keys), The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson (vocals), and Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert DeLeo (bass) and Eric Kretz (drums). Tickets are available at this location.
Gaahls Wyrd streaming new song “And the Now”

3 days ago | metalinsider.net | Zenae Zukowski

Norwegian black metal outfit Gaahls WYRD are streaming their latest single, “And the Now.” The track is taken from their upcoming sophomore album, Braiding the Stories, scheduled to arrive on June 6 via Season of Mist. Recorded at Solslottet Studio and co-produced by Iver Sandøy (Enslaved, Wardruna), Braiding the Stories expands on the band’s evolving experimental style, first explored on 2019’s GastiR – Ghosts Invited. On the new album, Gaahl explains:“I call it the White Lodge.
Primus share final “Interstellar Drum Derby” episode

3 days ago | metalinsider.net | Zenae Zukowski

Primus have released the final episode of their Interstellar Drum Derby YouTube series, which documents their worldwide search for a new drummer. The finale captures the moment Les Claypool surprises John Hoffman with the news that he’s officially joined the band. The episode transitions into the recording of “Little Lord Fentanyl,” Primus’ first new song in over three years, featuring Hoffman and a guest vocal from Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer).
Behemoth unleash “Sowing Salt” video

3 days ago | metalinsider.net | Zenae Zukowski

Polish extreme metal giants Behemoth have unveiled a video for their latest single, “Sowing Salt.” The track is taken from the group’s overall thirteenth studio album, The Shit Ov God, now available via Nuclear Blast. Behemoth mastermind Nergal comments:“‘Sowing Salt’ is arguably one of the most brutal compositions in Behemoth’s catalogue to date. Unrelenting. Unapologetic. Absolute. The video was directed by Zev Deans, with whom we’ve had the pleasure to collaborate before.
Orbit Culture unveil new single “The Tales of War”

3 days ago | metalinsider.net | Zenae Zukowski

Swedish metal outfit Orbit Culture have unveiled a Rivata Visuals-directed video for their latest single, “The Tales of War.” The track marks a new chapter for the group. The band comments:“‘The Tales pf War’ marks the beginning of a new chapter for Orbit Culture. While other songs evolved and shifted during the writing process, this one stayed exactly as it was from the very start. It captures everything that defines Orbit Culture — the cinematic elements, the build-up, the verses, and the chorus.
The Who announce North American farewell tour

3 days ago | metalinsider.net | Zenae Zukowski

Rock icons The Who have announced The Song Is Over farewell tour, marking their final run across the U.S. and Canada. Celebrating over 60 years of their legendary history, the farewell tour promises to be a monumental sendoff for one of rock’s most influential bands. Roger Daltrey comments:“Every musician’s dream in the early ’60s was to make it big in the U.S. charts. For The Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever.