The best Metal newsletters

Bandcamp Notes is a free music discovery newsletter from Bandcamp that spotlights a featured "Cool Band Alert" artist with a detailed write-up and links to their album. It also includes Bandcamp Daily highlights, merch news, and a reader advice column called The Helpline.

A developer blog covering accessibility, XR, Swift, RealityKit and shader programming, with detailed technical write-ups on selection effects and outline rendering in RealityKit. Readers get practical code, design rationale and working examples for 3D selection and Metal shaders.

A personal heavy metal blog that reviews new releases and premieres tracks, with an enthusiastic, opinionated voice. It also runs columns on how the writer manages listening, including gear and a detour into philosophy.

A data-driven newsletter tracking streaming numbers, album sales, concert attendance, chart debuts and label and agency signings across hard rock, metal and punk. It rewards readers who want industry metrics and business intelligence behind the music.

A first-person metal and punk concert review podcast's website, covering live shows and festivals such as Maryland Deathfest with candid, personal reports. Readers get detailed set-by-set impressions, venue and crowd observations, and recommendations for bands worth checking out.

A music news and interview newsletter covering punk, metal and hardcore bands, with single reviews, album announcements and artist Q&As. Readers get updates on upcoming releases and tour dates, plus candid conversations with musicians about their work.

Metal Menu is a personal music blog by Natalie Gray covering gig reviews and new releases in the metalcore, post-hardcore and pop-punk scenes, often with a UK focus. Readers get first-person, enthusiastic takes on bands and live shows, with recommendations for similar acts.

A nu metal news blog covering tour announcements, album releases, festival lineups and viral nu metal culture, mostly by relaying press material and event details. Readers get dates, ticket info and lineups for nu metal and metalcore acts.

This Day In Metal is a daily-style roundup of heavy metal news, including album and single announcements, tour dates, residencies and occasional live show reviews. Readers get quick updates on major and emerging metal acts, with some first-hand concert coverage mixed in.