Nuclear Blast Records has signed HOKKA, a new Finnish rock supergroup featuring former Blind Channel frontman Joel Hokka, The Rasmus founding guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi, and rising drummer Jimi Aslak. The band makes their official musical debut with a video for their...
The Faceless not breaking up, according to Michael Keene
Michael Keene of The Faceless is dispelling any rumors that the band is breaking up. Being asked of the potential split, he told Heavy Blog Is Heavy the following: “No absolutely not. I don’t know what part of an international world tour, being on a great tour...In Case You Wanted To Know DJ Lethal’s Status In Limp Bizkit
If you’re still a fan of Limp Bizkit, then you likely know the drama surrounding DJ Lethal and drummer John Otto’s status in the band. While it was revealed that Otto has returned, Limp Bizkit has been performing overseas with Franko Carino in DJ Lethal’s place. And...For Those Who Care: John Otto Still In Limp Bizkit
Last month, drama surrounding DJ Lethal and drummer John Otto’s apparent exit from Limp Bizkit exploded via Twitter. However, now it looks like Limp Bizkit have worked things out with at least Otto. Guitarist Wes Borland revealed via Twitter Saturday (May 12) that the...Drama Surrounding Limp Bizkit As DJ Lethal And Drummer John Otto Apparently Axed
Things were looking swell for Limp Bizkit this year, who turned a lot of heads by signing with Cash Money Records. However, there seems to be a little trouble behind the scenes. In a series of numerous tweets, DJ Lethal claims that drummer John Otto and himself might...Follow Us
Nuclear Blast Records signs Finnish rock supergroup HOKKA
read more
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 11/11/2025
New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 48 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 53 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...
Interview: Omnium Gatherum’s Jukka Pelkonen on celebrating tenth album ‘May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way’ & full breakdown
2026 will mark Omnium Gatherum's thirtieth year as they close 2025 with their tenth studio album, May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way, out November 7, 2025, via Century Media Records. These Finnish melodic death metal giants have reached a milestone that not many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...
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...
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,...