Jake E. Lee says shooting stemmed from confrontation with thieves
Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee is recovering after being shot in Las Vegas. On October 15, the 67-year-old was hit three times, once in the forearm, foot, and back. Lee has since issued an update on Sunday (20th), revealing he got shot after attempting to...
Cannibal Corpse/Hate Eternal’s Erik Rutan loses 90% of belongings in devastating Florida hurricanes
Cannibal Corpse guitarist Erik Rutan has revealed that 90% of his family's belongings were destroyed during Hurricane Helene on September 26 and Hurricane Milton on October 9. Both hurricanes hit St. Petersburg, Florida, with Helene making landfall as a Category 4...
Photos/Review: Judas Priest & Sabaton give LA a Metal Meltdown with ‘Invincible Shield Tour’
Fifty years is a long time in any respect of life, but being one of the world's greatest Heavy Metal bands for fifty years and still releasing quality Heavy Metal records is a monumental accomplishment. Judas Priest, half a century in, continue to sell out arenas and...
Iron Maiden pay tribute to Paul Di’Anno
Iron Maiden have paid tribute to their former vocalist Paul Di'Anno, who has passed away at his home in Salisbury. He was 66-years-old. The band expressed via social media: “Monday 21st October 2024 We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di'Anno...
Nymphs vocalist Inger Lorre dead at 61
Inger Lorre, vocalist of the alternative rock group Nymphs, passed away at 61. The singer died on October 16th due to complications from recently diagnosed cancer. Her mother passed away less than two weeks prior, on October 4th, both confirmed by Jen Wening, Inger's...
Sad News: Former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno has passed away
Former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno has passed away. News of his passing was confirmed by Conquest Music earlier today (21st), revealing he passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. The statement reads: "On behalf of his family, Conquest Music are...
Ozzy Osbourne inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On Saturday (19th), Ozzy Osbourne was honored with his second induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Ozzy's first induction occurred in 2006 as part of Black Sabbath, where the 2024 ceremony is for his solo career. Osbourne received the award from actor and...
Underoath share new song “Survivor’s Guilt”
Underoath have been teasing a new album for a potential 2025 release via MNRK Heavy. The metalcore outfit have now unveiled a self-directed video for their new song, "Survivor's Guilt." The band, along with their social media content director Jacob Moniz, filmed...
Kreator share “666 – World Divided” live performance video
German thrash legends Kreator have shared a live video for, "666 - World Divided." The clip is taken from their April 2023 performance in Chile. The show will be released as a digital album on November 19, 2024. Watch the clip below: Remaining co-headlining Klash of...
Aborted announce 2025 North American Tour w/ Ingested, Peeing Flesh & Stabbing
Death metal giants Aborted have announced their return to North America in 2025 for their Terrifying North American trek. The run supports their latest offering, Vault of Horrors, which kicks off in February. Special guests on the tour include Ingested, Peeing Flesh,...
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Kreator share “666 – World Divided” live performance video
German thrash legends Kreator have shared a live video for, "666 - World Divided." The clip is taken from their April 2023 performance in Chile. The show will be released as a digital album on November 19, 2024. Watch the clip below: Remaining co-headlining Klash of...
Arch Enemy unleash “Liars & Thieves” video
Swedish metal outfit Arch Enemy have dropped a vdieo for their latest single, "Liars & Thieves." The track is taken from their forthcoming album, Blood Dynasty, scheduled to arrive on March 28th via Century Media Records. The album was produced by Jens Bogren and...
Silverstein share “Confession” video; double album arriving in 2025
Canadian rockers Silverstein are gearing up for their 25th anniversary with an ambitious double album, Antibloom / Pink Moon. The band ventured into Joshua Tree for inspiration, resulting in what they describe as their most eclectic and dynamic work to date. Antibloom...
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...
New & Noteworthy: Ridiculous And Full Of Releases 6/14/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Friday’s releases include new music from legendary artists John Cale and Fu Manchu, long-running bands Annabel, The Early November...