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Interview: Dream Theater’s John Petrucci talks ‘Images and Words’ on it’s 24th anniversary

Interview: Dream Theater’s John Petrucci talks ‘Images and Words’ on it’s 24th anniversary

by Bram Teitelman | Jul 7, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Interviews

On July 7th, 1992, Dream Theater released their sophomore album, Images and Words. Their debut for Atco Records and first album with James LaBrie on vocals, there were modest expectations for the album, even though the progressive metal band was proud of the album....
Today in Metal: South Of Heaven turns 28

Today in Metal: South Of Heaven turns 28

by Alix Vallecillo | Jul 5, 2016 | Album Anniversary, News

Slayer’s impact throughout the metal community is undeniable, and if there’s any day other than 6/06 that should be a national holiday, why not extend the 4th of July an extra day and give Slayer a second holiday? That’s the release of their fourth...
Album Anniversary: Immortal’s debut album turns 24

Album Anniversary: Immortal’s debut album turns 24

by Alix Vallecillo | Jul 1, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Releases

There’s no need to make an introduction about a band like Norway’s Immortal. Either by all the silly internet memes going around, their light-hearted attitude in a genre known to be too serious or their catchy music, Immortal has made their impact in black...
Album Anniversary: HammerFall’s debut album turns 19

Album Anniversary: HammerFall’s debut album turns 19

by Alix Vallecillo | Jun 27, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Releases

Sweden is known for their extreme metal, particularly their death metal from the early 90’s, but they also have calmer styles, like power and heavy metal. A good example of that is HammerFall, whose debut album Glory To The Brave is turning 19 years old today....
Album Anniversary: Gorguts’ Obscura turns 18

Album Anniversary: Gorguts’ Obscura turns 18

by Alix Vallecillo | Jun 23, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Releases

Albums are considered to be classics after a certain amount of time and influence, but while most of them take time to reach that level, others become instant must-haves. One of those is Gorguts’ third album Obscura, which was released 18 years ago today. If...
Album Anniversary: Type O Negative’s debut album turns 25

Album Anniversary: Type O Negative’s debut album turns 25

by Alix Vallecillo | Jun 16, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Releases

When you speak about a band like Type O Negative, just about everyone will have an opinion of them, no matter what. That’s because Type O Negative was an immense contributor to a new wave of gothic metal by incorporating intense sounds borrowed from doom and...
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Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’

Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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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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