by Bram Teitelman | Sep 27, 2013 | Legacies
There aren’t a ton of iconic bassists in metal, but former Metallica bassist Cliff Burton stands head and shoulders above the rest. It was on this date in 1986 that Metallica’s bus flipped over in Sweden after hitting a patch of black ice. Burton,...
by Kodi McKinney | Sep 27, 2013 | Contests
We’re counting down the days until Metal Insider’s 2013 CMJ showcase, and if you’re just now joining us, we brought the party this year. Nachtmystium’s first show in nearly a year, Byzantine’s triumphant return to New York City, hometown...
by Tiffany Bentley | Sep 27, 2013 | New Music, Releases
The official release date for Soulfly’s forthcoming album Savages is quickly approaching but Nuclear Blast just couldn’t wait until October 1 to get the material out there. They are streaming the entire release now online with Metal Hammer. Savages...
by Tiffany Bentley | Sep 27, 2013 | Sports!
Gene Simmons is honoring the country that sets him on a pedestal by singing its praises internationally. The KISS legend is set to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” ahead of an overseas NFL match-up 1 p.m. (EST) Sunday between the Pittsburgh Steelers and...
by Tiffany Bentley | Sep 27, 2013 | Video
Couldn’t get in to Carcass’ sold-out Brooklyn show Wednesday night? You’re not alone. In fact, many couldn’t get into yesterday’s sold-out show at the much larger Gramercy Theater. Fortunately, our friends at Metal Injection got the whole...