Soundgarden founding guitarist Kim Thayil will release his memoir, A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond, on May 19, 2026 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins. The book traces Soundgarden's journey from Seattle's underground...
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Did AC/DC give Brian Johnson the boot? Jim Breuer says so [UPDATED]
Fans are still shocked by the news that AC/DC had to postpone tour dates in light of Brian Johnson’s hearing problems. Even more of a surprise is that AC/DC might even tap guest singers for the rescheduled tour, as doctors have ordered Johnson to take a break from...
Remember When: GWAR appeared in the film ‘Mystery Date’? Jizmak does!
It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal Insider...![Remember When: Anthrax appeared in the film ‘Calendar Girls?’ Scott Ian does! [Exclusive]](https://metalinsider.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Anthrax-with-Calendar-Girls-resized.jpg)
Remember When: Anthrax appeared in the film ‘Calendar Girls?’ Scott Ian does! [Exclusive]
It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal Insider...
Don’t worry, Foo Fighters aren’t breaking up, and here’s video to prove it
24 hours ago, the Foo Fighters promised they would be making a “band” announcement, just as rumors about them possibly breaking up started to spread amongst media outlets. Then a few hours before said announcement was slated to be made, video of drummer Taylor Hawkins...Follow Us
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil to release memoir ‘A Screaming Life’ in May 2026
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The Munsens share track-by-track guide of new album ‘Degradation in the Hyperreal’
Denver stoner/doom metal outfit The Munsens have returned with their new album, Degradation in the Hyperreal, now available. The band’s sophomore effort follows their 2019 debut Unhanded. To celebrate the release, The Munsens have teamed up with Metal Insider for an...
Galactic Empire share track-by-track guide to new album ‘Cinemetal’
From a galaxy far, far away, Galactic Empire are back with their latest creation, Cinemetal, out now via Pure Noise Records. Known for their interstellar metal renditions of Star Wars themes, these shredding Sith Lords expanded their horizons, bringing a whole new...
New & Noteworthy: PowerReleases – October 25 – August 2, 2024
Editor's Note: New & Noteworthy has finally returned! After a lengthy delay with server issues, Metal Insider is back and here's all the New & Noteworthy releases from August 2nd - October 25th, including new playlists added and updated. Enjoy! October...
New & Noteworthy: Wake Up the July 2024 Releases
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. July is filled with new music from supergroups Category 7 and Painted Shield, live albums from Ghost and Metal Church, fictitious band...
New & Noteworthy: Manual Fire Releases 6/21/2024 – 6/28/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The next couple of weeks will see the returns of Kittie, earthtone9, The Story So Far and Dirty Three, debuts from O. and Mighty Mighty...