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Hevy Fest bites the dust

Hevy Fest bites the dust

by Metal Insider | Apr 13, 2016 | Bad News, Break (Up) Stuff, Bummer Alert, Calling It Quits, News

It’s well known that a lot of metal doesn’t make a ton of money. It’s a labor of love, really. But it’s been depressing to watch metal festivals like Rockstar Mayhem go under because they’re not financially viable anymore. Festivals are a...
Bad Brains singer has neurobiological disorder; crowdfunding campaign launched

Bad Brains singer has neurobiological disorder; crowdfunding campaign launched

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 15, 2016 | Bad News, Crowdfunding, Get Well Soon, News

It’s a cruel twist of irony given their band name, but it’s been revealed that H.R., singer of pioneer hardcore/punk/reggae band Bad Brains,  is suffering from a neurobiological disorder. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the singer, whose real...
Miss May I to miss March show after accident

Miss May I to miss March show after accident

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 1, 2016 | Bad News, News, Touring

There’s a lot of things we find ourselves writing about time and time again here on the site. And  when we’re reporting about life on the road, the only thing we find ourselves writing more about than bands getting their gear stolen in St. Louis is bands...
Reign Supreme breaking up, to announce final shows

Reign Supreme breaking up, to announce final shows

by Metal Insider | Feb 29, 2016 | Bad News, News, Splits

A decade after their first EP was released, metallica hardcore band Reign Supreme are calling it quits. To some it may seem pretty surprising- but considering frontman Jay Pepito had already started another band (Golden Age) come change had to be suspected. And even...
R.I.P. Scion, patron of metal (and car company)

R.I.P. Scion, patron of metal (and car company)

by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 3, 2016 | Bad News, News

In news that any fan of underground metal should find upsetting, Toyota has announced that it is pulling the plug on Scion, its offshoot car brand aimed at younger drivers. What may appear to be a car-related event news has a larger effect on the metal community, as...

Enfold Darkness drummer involved in car accident

by Alix Vallecillo | Dec 29, 2015 | Bad News, News

Bad news is still happening before we close the year and this involves the drummer of Tennessee’s Enfold Darkness, Greg Vance, who got into a serious car accident on Christmas eve with his significant other. The band posted the following statement: Our drummer...
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Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”

Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...

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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

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 release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

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 albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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