Wardruna release video for new single “Hibjørnen”
Norwegian folk masters Wardruna have released “Hibjørnen,” the latest single and video from their upcoming album Birna, due January 24, 2025 via Sony Music/By Norse Music. The album, rooted in Norse traditions, explores themes of nature with the bear as a central...
Interview: Rivetskull’s Chad McMurray discusses sophomore album ‘Absence of Time’
The classic phrase "time flies" feels more relevant as we age. We put things off, telling ourselves, "I'll get to it tomorrow," only to find that weeks, or even months, have disappeared in a blur. This idea takes center stage in Seattle's Rivetskull's sophomore...
Mark Morton (Lamb of God) unveils Lynyrd Skynyrd cover “The Needle and the Spoon” with Neil Fallon (Clutch)
Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton has released a cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's classic "The Needle and the Spoon," featuring Clutch's Neil Fallon on vocals. This rendition adds a unique edge while paying homage to Morton's southern rock roots, shaped by Skynyrd's...
Tool expand 2025 Tour with two additional Mexico shows
Tool have expanded their 2025 tour with two additional performances in Mexico: March 12 in Monterrey at Explanada del Estadio Mobil Super and March 18 in Guadalajara at Calle 2. These dates join Tool’s recently announced South American and Caribbean debut, including...
System of a Down’s Serj Tankian unveils “Life’s Revengeful Son” video
System of a Down's Serj Tankian has unveiled a video for his latest single, "Life's Revengeful Son." The track is the fourth single from his Foundations EP, released last month via Gibson Records. Watch the clip below: Feature Image Photo Credit: Travis Shinn
Ghost announces 2025 World Tour
Ghost will embark on a major world tour in 2025, with a European leg beginning April 15 in Manchester, UK, and concluding May 24 in Oslo, Norway. The North American tour will kick off July 9 in Baltimore, MD, concluding August 16 in Houston, TX. This tour is expected...
Concert Calendar (10/28-11/03) Halloween ’24 Thrives! King Diamond, Iron Maiden, & more
Ya'll, what a week we're having. Wednesday is King Diamond/Overkill/Night Demon (before HALLOWEEN, obviously), and Ian's hitting up in what can only be described as a super-fan Iron Maiden gig on Saturday night because, hey, that’s what you do when you know more than...
New & Noteworthy: PowerReleases – October 25 – August 2, 2024
Editor's Note: New & Noteworthy has finally returned! After a lengthy delay with server issues, Metal Insider is back and here's all the New & Noteworthy releases from August 2nd - October 25th, including new playlists added and updated. Enjoy! October...
Witherfall share “Echoes” video
Dark melodic metal outfit Witherfall have dropped a video for their song, “Echoes.” The track is a bonus from the deluxe edition of their new album, Sounds of the Forgotten, out via DeathWave Records (read our review here). Witherfall just kicked off their tour with...
Ghost to release ‘Rite Here Rite Now’ concert film in December
Ghost will release their concert film Rite Here Rite Now on December 6 in various physical formats, including DVD, Blu-ray, 4K, and VHS. The film, capturing Ghost's sold-out two-night event at Los Angeles's Kia Forum, features the complete setlist along with a...
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Wardruna release video for new single “Hibjørnen”
Norwegian folk masters Wardruna have released “Hibjørnen,” the latest single and video from their upcoming album Birna, due January 24, 2025 via Sony Music/By Norse Music. The album, rooted in Norse traditions, explores themes of nature with the bear as a central...
Ghost to release ‘Rite Here Rite Now’ concert film in December
Ghost will release their concert film Rite Here Rite Now on December 6 in various physical formats, including DVD, Blu-ray, 4K, and VHS. The film, capturing Ghost's sold-out two-night event at Los Angeles's Kia Forum, features the complete setlist along with a...
Linkin Park share “Over Each Other” video
Linkin Park have dropped a video for their new song, "Over Each Other," directed by the band's Joe Hahn, known for creating classic videos like "Numb." The clip was shot in South Korea following the band's September 28 concert. The track is taken from the band's...
New & Noteworthy: PowerReleases – October 25 – August 2, 2024
Editor's Note: New & Noteworthy has finally returned! After a lengthy delay with server issues, Metal Insider is back and here's all the New & Noteworthy releases from August 2nd - October 25th, including new playlists added and updated. Enjoy! October...
New & Noteworthy: Wake Up the July 2024 Releases
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. July is filled with new music from supergroups Category 7 and Painted Shield, live albums from Ghost and Metal Church, fictitious band...
New & Noteworthy: Manual Fire Releases 6/21/2024 – 6/28/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The next couple of weeks will see the returns of Kittie, earthtone9, The Story So Far and Dirty Three, debuts from O. and Mighty Mighty...