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Review: Cynic & Atheist progressively unite at The Teragram Ballroom in LA on 6/17/2023 w/ Witherfall

Review: Cynic & Atheist progressively unite at The Teragram Ballroom in LA on 6/17/2023 w/ Witherfall

by Lisa Burke | Jun 21, 2023 | Reviews

  What comes to mind when someone says the word progressive? While it may be a steady linear climb to a climax, in the realm of heavy metal, it can mean an endless sea of musical possibilities composed together in a way that exemplifies one or more progressions....
Review: Gothic metal entrances Los Angeles with Moonspell’s XXX tour

Review: Gothic metal entrances Los Angeles with Moonspell’s XXX tour

by Lisa Burke | May 17, 2023 | Reviews

  One of the most challenging yet rewarding tasks of putting a tour package together is finding a great compatible storyline of bands. On Thursday, May 11, Los Angeles was hit by a wonderful storm of heavy metal with bands from all over the world. Portugal based,...
Photos/Review: Gojira and Mastodon obliterate America with their Mega Monsters Tour

Photos/Review: Gojira and Mastodon obliterate America with their Mega Monsters Tour

by Lisa Burke | May 8, 2023 | Metal on Metal

   For those afraid to rock as true individuals who know who they are and who are always showing off their own style, I do not salute you. One of the most powerful expressions is that of a collaborative heavy metal band that always knows where they stand. On...
Live Review: Static-X set bar high w/ Rise of Machines Tour in LA on April 15th, 2023 w/ Fear Factory, Dope, Twiztid & Cultus Black

Live Review: Static-X set bar high w/ Rise of Machines Tour in LA on April 15th, 2023 w/ Fear Factory, Dope, Twiztid & Cultus Black

by Lisa Burke | Apr 21, 2023 | Reviews

    As time slowly passes or flies by, depending on the day, the past usually creeps into the present in one way or another. This can be a positive attribute by showcasing live music artists who originated and gained notoriety in past decades. It is always a...
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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...

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