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Remember When: ‘The Simpsons’ called Judas Priest “death metal,” then corrected themselves?

Remember When: ‘The Simpsons’ called Judas Priest “death metal,” then corrected themselves?

by Zach Shaw | Mar 21, 2017 | Columns, Remember When

It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal...
Remember When: Eddie Van Halen had dinner on ‘Saturday Night Live’?

Remember When: Eddie Van Halen had dinner on ‘Saturday Night Live’?

by Zach Shaw | Mar 6, 2017 | Columns, Remember When

It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal...
Remember When: Spinal Tap confronted Metallica about a certain album cover?

Remember When: Spinal Tap confronted Metallica about a certain album cover?

by Zach Shaw | Feb 13, 2017 | Columns, Remember When

It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal...
Remember When: The Darkness appeared in a Super Bowl commercial?

Remember When: The Darkness appeared in a Super Bowl commercial?

by Zach Shaw | Jan 30, 2017 | Columns, Remember When

It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal...
Remember When: Metallica’s Robert Trujillo was “Flippy” on ‘CHiPs’?

Remember When: Metallica’s Robert Trujillo was “Flippy” on ‘CHiPs’?

by Zach Shaw | Jan 17, 2017 | Columns, Remember When

It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal...
Remember When: Maynard James Keenan appeared in ‘Mr. Show’?

Remember When: Maynard James Keenan appeared in ‘Mr. Show’?

by Zach Shaw | Jan 9, 2017 | Columns, Remember When

It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal...
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Motorbooks announces Rush and 2112: 50 Years, a definitive anniversary tribute
Motorbooks announces Rush and 2112: 50 Years, a definitive anniversary tribute

Motorbooks has announced Rush and 2112: 50 Years, an illustrated, slip-cased book celebrating the landmark album that reshaped the band’s legacy. Written by rock historian Daniel Bukszpan, the book is scheduled to arrive on March 10, 2026, just weeks ahead of the 50th...

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Puscifer share “ImpetuoUs” visualizer
Puscifer share “ImpetuoUs” visualizer

Puscifer have released a visualizer for their latest single, “ImpetuoUs.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Normal Isn’t, scheduled to arrive on February 6 via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The visualizer also highlights a...

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Ulver surprise-release new album ‘Neverland’ digitally on New Year’s Eve
Ulver surprise-release new album ‘Neverland’ digitally on New Year’s Eve

Norwegian experimental giants Ulver have kicked off the new year with a surprise, digitally releasing their new album, Neverland, today, on New Year's Eve (31). The physical edition is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026. Neverland marks the band's fourteenth...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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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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