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Mötley Crüe deny backing tracks for band members on 2022 summer tour

Mötley Crüe deny backing tracks for band members on 2022 summer tour

by Sean Matthews | May 3, 2023 | News

  Mötley Crüe is currently involved in a bitter legal dispute with their former guitarist, Mick Mars. Mars retired from touring with the band late last year but intended to remain a member and participate in studio work and other potential shows. However, the...
Metallica’s James Hetfield “Inspired” by late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell

Metallica’s James Hetfield “Inspired” by late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell

by Sean Matthews | May 3, 2023 | News

  In a recent interview with SiriusXM’s Jose Mangin on his Metal Ambassador podcast, Metallica’s James Hetfield spoke about the musical influences that inspired their latest album, 72 Seasons. He also discussed his own vocal evolution...
Body Count putting final mixing on new album ‘Merciless’

Body Count putting final mixing on new album ‘Merciless’

by Sean Matthews | May 3, 2023 | Metal on Metal, News

  Body Count, the group led by Ice-T, are set to tentatively release their new album, Merciless, later this year via Century Media. The announcement was made via Ice-T’s Twitter on Monday (1st). The album is currently in the mixing stage after Ice-T...
Louder Than Life returns with Foo Fighters, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold and Green Day to headline

Louder Than Life returns with Foo Fighters, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold and Green Day to headline

by Sean Matthews | Mar 16, 2023 | Festivals

  After announcing a mammoth lineup for this years Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, California, the masterminds at Danny Wimmer Presents, proved once again why they are the best in the business when it comes to producing Rock & Roll festivals in North...
Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, KoRn and Guns N’ Roses to headline Aftershock in Sacramento this October

Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, KoRn and Guns N’ Roses to headline Aftershock in Sacramento this October

by Sean Matthews | Mar 15, 2023 | Festivals, News

  Aftershock, the west coast’s biggest rock festival announced its full 2023 lineup today with Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, Korn and Guns N’ Roses headlining each of the four nights respectively. Returning for the 11th year, Aftershock will once again take place at...
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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of Hell Awaits
Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of Hell Awaits

Slayer’s landmark 1985 sophomore album, Hell Awaits, will return next spring with a 40th anniversary reissue through Metal Blade Records.The follow-up to 1983’s Show No Mercy, Hell Awaits showcased a darker, more complex evolution of the band’s thrash sound, drawing...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

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 the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

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 the likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...

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New & Noteworthy: Generation of the Releases 9/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Generation of the Releases 9/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. To start September, we will see new music from the likes of The London Suede, Glenn Hughes, Blessthefall and Primal Fear, as well as the...

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