Slayer’s landmark 1985 sophomore album, Hell Awaits, will return next spring with a 40th anniversary reissue through Metal Blade Records.The follow-up to 1983’s Show No Mercy, Hell Awaits showcased a darker, more complex evolution of the band’s thrash sound, drawing...
Money problems end 2015 Metal Alliance Tour
Just a few dates into the the fifth installment of the Metal Alliance Tour and it comes to a screeching halt – and just a few days after learning that Entombed was off the tour already and heading back to Sweden! An official press release from Century Media...Death Angel drummer breaks foot in trash mishap
When Death Angel first formed in 1982, they were preteens. If you need any proof that they’ve definitely gotten older since then, look no further than drummer Will Carroll, who suffered an injury that’s forced the band to cancel their upcoming show....Warped Tour turns the Volumes down
If you were hoping to see Volumes play on the Warped Tour today in Auburn Hills, MI, that’s not going to happen. The band has been kicked of today’s bill. There’s been no explanation given as to why this has happened, but Lambgoat cites several...Australia’s Big Day Out Festival canceled for 2015
Australia’s largest music festival, Big Day Out, has gotten some new owners – who have cancelled the event for 2015. C3 Presents, who book and promote Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, are now the sole owner of the event. Co-owner AJ Maddah, who runs...Warrant, Lita Ford, Quiet Riot concert canceled mid-show
It looks like Eyehategod wasn’t the only band to get shafted be a concert promoter this past weekend. Saturday’s “Rockesha” concert at the Waukesha, WI County Fairgrounds, which was to feature Firehouse, Warrant, Lita Ford, Quiet Riot and Mr....Follow Us
Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of Hell Awaits
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Raven unleash cover of Metallica’s “Metal Militia”
Silver Lining Music will release No Life ’Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ’Em All on Friday (14th), an homage to Metallica’s 1983 debut. The latest single from the compilation comes from metal legends Raven, delivering a rendition of “Metal Militia.”...
Cold Steel break out with debut album Discipline & Punish, share Top 5 influences
Hailing from Tampa, Florida, Cold Steel stepped into the spotlight with their ferocious debut album, Discipline & Punish, out November 7, 2025, via Spinefarm Records. Blending hardcore and thrash elements, the record was produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood...
New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025
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 new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...
New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...