by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 29, 2020 | News, Splits
The COVID-19 pandemic has the entire globe shaken as many fear lives as well as wondering if they will still be employed by the time this nightmare is over. As the economy continues to rattle, bands have also been hit, making them wonder how sustainable it can...
by Elise Yablon | Apr 29, 2020 | News
Could we see a new album coming from Metallica after shelter-in-place is over? According to drummer Lars Ulrich, it’s a definite possibility. Ulrich joined Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff on Tuesday (28) for a live streamed “fireside chat” to discuss how...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 29, 2020 | Metal Inside(r) Home Quarantine
Metal Inside(r) Home Quarantine is Metal Insider’s new column during this time of isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked artists five questions on what’s been keeping them busy ranging from their favorite movies, food they’ve been eating, music...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 29, 2020 | Premieres, Video
Italian groove thrashers Extrema have teamed up with Metal Insider to unleash their new single, “The Ripper.” The Judas Priest classic cover was recorded during the recording sessions for their latest effort, Headbanging Forever (order here). The song is...
by Matt Brown | Apr 29, 2020 | Metal By Numbers
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. I’ve seen some talk regarding artists delaying releases due to the current pandemic vs. releasing music anyway. Perhaps the most notable delay in the...