As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis issues statement on band’s future
In recent weeks, As I Lay Dying has faced significant upheaval following the departure of all members except vocalist Tim Lambesis, a tour manager who quit, leading to their European tour being scrapped. Considering Lambesi's controversial past, the lack of full...
New & Noteworthy: Sub Rosa in Releases – 11/1/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first New Music Friday of November will see the long-awaited returns of The Cure, Beardfish, Planes Mistaken For Stars and Warren...
Sicksense (ex-The Agonist) share “Masquerade Parade” video; debut album arriving in February
Phoenix-based nu-metal band Sicksense featuring Killer V (ex-The Agonist) have unveiled a video for their latest single, "Masquerade Parade." The track is taken from their upcoming debut album, Cross Me Twice, set to release on February 14, 2025, via Earache Records....
Linkin Park premiere “Heavy Is The Crown” at League of Legends World Championships; announce ‘From Zero’ U.S. listening events
Linkin Park kicked off the 2024 League of Legends World Championships with a performance of their new single, “Heavy Is The Crown,” which also serves as the theme song for this year's event. The live-streamed performance took place in London on Saturday (2nd),...
Sebastian Bach shares “Future of Youth” video featuring Orianthi & Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Choir
Sebastian Bach has released a new video for “Future of Youth,” featuring guitarist Orianthi and the Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts Choir. The track is taken from his new album Child Within the Man. Bach comments: "I am so excited to share this song and video with the...
Molotov Solution return after decade-long hiatus with new single “Devour The Children”
Molotov Solution are back after a decade-long hiatus with a video for their new single, "Devour The Children." Released on Halloween, the track is the band's first since their 2011 album Insurrection. The group comments on their return: "With the resurrection of...
Kvelertak parts ways with longtime guitarist
Norwegian metal outfit Kvelertak have announced the split with longtime guitarist Bjarte Lund Rolland, who played with them from 2007 until now. On Thursday (31st), the band emphasized that upcoming shows, concluding with their February 28, 2025, performance in...
Wings of Angels Festival to Honor Steve Grimmett later this month
The Wings of Angels Festival will be held on November 23, 2024, at MECA in Swindon, U.K., celebrating the life of legendary Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett, who passed away in August 2022. Original Grim Reaper members Nick Bowcott, Dave Wanklin, and Mark Simon...
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett featured in new episode of Gibson TV’s ‘The Collection’
Gibson TV has released a new episode of The Collection, featuring Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. The episode offers an inside look at Hammett's guitar collection, including vintage Les Pauls and rare models like a 1957 Korina Flying V Prototype. A deluxe coffee...
Fire in the Mountains Festival 2025: Old Man’s Child, Blackbraid, Emma Ruth Rundle added to lineup
Fire in the Mountains Festival has unveiled additional artists for its 2025 lineup, including Norway's Old Man’s Child, marking their first U.S. appearance. Added bands also include Blackbraid and Emma Ruth Rundle. The festival will be held at the new location of Red...