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Concert Calendar (11/28-12/03) : Dashing Into a Holidaze: Coven, Cattle Decapitation, & more
Posted by Ian Weber on November 28, 2023
Hey, all. Well, hey now, 2023 was a little too good at delivering great tours (not that 2024 isn’t looking staked or anything), but I think 2023 has some surprises left in it. Here are some solid shows happening this concert-heavy week. The goodness was listed by Ian (total Adonis). Do it up. Concert […]
Photos/Review: Katatonia’s haunting performance lights up Chicago’s The Forge with SOM and Gost
Posted by Kyle Finlan on November 27, 2023
For the second consecutive year, I found myself in a car, making the journey from Detroit to Chicago in November to catch the Swedish prog metal giants Katatonia. They’re the kind of band that inspires unwavering devotion—I know fans who attend five or more shows each time they are in the States, and I […]
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Edge of Paradise
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 27, 2023
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of nonstop metal shows. From big pool […]
ICYMI: Chrome Waves unveil “Into The Water” video as Midwest/Southern tour launches this week
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 27, 2023
Midwestern post-black metal group Chrome Waves recently shared a video for their latest single, “Into The Water.” Between their latest effort, Earth Will Shed Its Skin, and a series of new singles, the band plans to release more singles leading up to their fifth album. Chrome Waves will hit the road this Thursday (30th) […]
Gideon announce 2024 Tour w/ Left To Suffer, Fox Lane, & No Cure
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 27, 2023
Gideon will hit the road in early 2024 to support their latest album, More Power. More Gain. The trek starts on February 9th in Memphis, TN, and will run through March 16th, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Support will come from Left To Suffer, Fox Lane, and No Cure. Tour Dates: 02/09 Memphis, TN […]
ICYMI: Cryptosis share “Master of Life” video
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 27, 2023
Dutch progressive death/thrash metal outfit Cryptosis are gearing up for their new EP, The Silent Call, out this Friday (1st) via Century Media Records. In case you missed it, the group shared a video for their latest single, “Master of Life.” The band comments: “Master of Life” as follows: “’Master Of Life’ propels […]
ICYMI: Alex Lifeson joined Tool onstage in Toronto
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 27, 2023
Renowned Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson surprised fans when he joined Tool on stage at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena last Monday (20th). The collaboration featured a rendition of Tool’s “Jambi” with a unique twist by treating the audience to a snippet of Rush’s “A Passage To Bangkok” and inserting a segment of “2112: Overture.” Following the […]
Killing Joke guitarist Geordie Walker has passed away
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 26, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Geordie Walker, the guitarist of Killing Joke, who died earlier today (26th). Walker’s death was confirmed by his close friend Luca Signorelli, who released a statement on social media. Luca disclosed that Geordie succumbed to a massive stroke two days […]
New & Noteworthy: The hex of new releases – 11/17/2023 – 11/24/2023
Posted by Elise Yablon on November 25, 2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out over the next couple of weeks. Last week saw new albums from the likes of Madness, Plain White T’s, Bad Suns and more. This week, Guided By Voices, Almost Honest and newcomers Future Static […]
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Dragonforce
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 23, 2023
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of nonstop metal shows. From big pool […]
