Helloween have announced their new live album, Live At Budokan, which captures their performance at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan. The live record is scheduled to arrive on December 13, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), which will be available in multiple formats,...
Avenged Sevenfold attempting to get out of Warner Bros. contract, legal battle ensues
It was just revealed that Avenged Sevenfold (with its new drummer in tow) were planning to head into the studio next month to record the follow up to 2013’s Hail To The King. However, the band are first heading to the courtroom with Warner Bros. Records, who has filed...Slash and Duff McKagan confirmed to rejoin Guns N’ Roses
After months of rumors and speculation, it was confirmed last night that Guns N’ Roses would headline this year’s Coachella festival. However, now we know for sure that Axl Rose will indeed be joined by Slash and Duff McKagan onstage. Granted, both Slash and McKagan...It’s official: Guns N’ Roses to perform at Coachella (as will Volbeat and Deafheaven)
Right before 2015 came to an end, rumors started to circulate that the long-rumored Guns N’ Roses reunion would include an appearance at this year’s Coachella. Well, now it’s official: Guns N’ Roses will indeed be performing in Indio, CA, performing at the festival’s...Metal Insider contributor Zach Shaw’s Top 10 of 2015
It’s that time of year again. As 2015 draws to a close, we check in with the Metal Insider staff to see what new albums got them the most excited. Ok, so this is the part of the Top 10 list where you’re supposed to say “Oh boy, what a great year for new music!” or...Follow Us
Helloween share “Best Time” live video from upcoming live album ‘Live At Budokan’
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Dream Theater share “Night Terror” video; new album arriving in February 2025
Progressive metal icons Dream Theater will release their sixteenth studio album, Parasomnia, on February 7, 2025. This marks the first album featuring the iconic lineup of vocalist James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, keyboardist Jordan Rudess,...
Ice Nine Kills drummer Patrick Galante exits Band as they drop new single for Terrifier 3
Drummer Patrick Galante has officially parted ways with horror metalcore band Ice Nine Kills. Galante announced yesterday (12th), with band members supporting his decision. Galante expressed via Instagram: “Performing with Ice Nine Kills has been an incredible...
New & Noteworthy: Releases they tell our children
New & Noteworthy, Metal Insider's weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week is back! It's time to start fresh with the brand new year with releases from Anti-Flag to Varmia! Yes, New & Noteworthy is...
New & Noteworthy 3/18/22 – 4/15/22: Lost in new music
New & Noteworthy, Metal Insider’s weekly column highlights some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week, we’re catching up with April 15th through March 18th 2022’s releases, which features new music from Darkher,...
New & Noteworthy: The Impera of new music – 3/11/2022
New & Noteworthy, Metal Insider’s weekly column highlights some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week, we’re catching up with March 11th through February 11th 2022’s releases, which features new music from Ghost, Crowbar,...