Devin Townsend is set to release his new studio album PowerNerd on October 25th. Townsend introduces his next chapter with the forthcoming record, blending aggression and melody across 11 tracks. The title track, featuring guest Jamey Jasta, showcases a taste for...
Hardcore band Vanna sued for ‘musical assault’
You’re probably wondering what “musical assault” means, thinking it sounds like the type of assault you go through every time you listen to an awful band and wish you can actually sue them for it, but sadly, this isn’t the case, or at least not...Dave Lombardo joins new hardcore punk band with Retox, The Locust members
Dave Lombardo is a living legend among metalheads, not only for his exceptional drumming and his contributions to Slayer for all the years he was in the band, but because he’s one of the busiest drummers in the industry. After the most recent split with Slayer,...Wolfmother announce new album, headlining North American tour
Australian hard rockers Wolfmother didn’t do much after their 2008 record Cosmic Egg until they pulled a Beyonce and released their 2014’s New Crown without telling anyone until the day it was released, so the band want to keep their momentum and just...Police officer relieved of duties for attending Vital Remains show
Earlier this week, a couple of police officers walked into the West End Trading Company in Sanford, FL while Vital Remains was performing and, to everyone’s surprise the friendly law enforcers actually went to enjoy the show and even requested the band to play...Follow Us
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Mötley Crüe share cover of Beastie Boys classic song “Fight For Your Right;” new EP arriving in October
Mötley Crüe have announced their new EP, Cancelled, is set to arrive on October 4th via Big Machine Rock. The EP features three tracks, including "Dogs of War," the title track, and a cover of the Beastie Boys' classic "Fight For Your Right." The band first performed...
Winterfylleth share “To The Edge of Tyranny” visualizer
Winterfylleth have unveiled a visualizer for their new song, "To The Edge of Tyranny." The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, The Imperious Horizon, scheduled to arrive on September 13th via Candlelight/Spinefarm. Guitarist/vocalist C. Naughton...
New & Noteworthy: January 6th
Albeit a terrible year high profile celebrity deaths, 2016 was quite an excellent one for music releases. 2017 looks to have a lot of potential, with the first week of the year bringing new Nightwish, Halestorm, and Chasing Safety as well as an Ice Nine Kills...
New & Noteworthy, December 16th – Grand Finale
Well, friends, this is the end of an era. This will be the final New & Noteworthy of what has been an absolutely mind-blowing 2016. However, there is additional significance to today's column, because this will be the final New & Noteworthy that I am writing...
New & Noteworthy, December 9th – Reveal
The end of the year is nigh. Top 10 lists are being published - you can view mine here, and check out all of the lists published by Metal Insider here. As the lists appear, the last of 2016's releases trickle in. If you've waited to make your own Top 10 list, give...