Norwegian folk masters Wardruna have released “Hibjørnen,” the latest single and video from their upcoming album Birna, due January 24, 2025 via Sony Music/By Norse Music. The album, rooted in Norse traditions, explores themes of nature with the bear as a central...
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Wardruna release video for new single “Hibjørnen”
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Ghost to release ‘Rite Here Rite Now’ concert film in December
Ghost will release their concert film Rite Here Rite Now on December 6 in various physical formats, including DVD, Blu-ray, 4K, and VHS. The film, capturing Ghost's sold-out two-night event at Los Angeles's Kia Forum, features the complete setlist along with a...
Linkin Park share “Over Each Other” video
Linkin Park have dropped a video for their new song, "Over Each Other," directed by the band's Joe Hahn, known for creating classic videos like "Numb." The clip was shot in South Korea following the band's September 28 concert. The track is taken from the band's...
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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 albums from the likes of Dimmu Borgir, Atreyu, Have Mercy and Mars Red Sky, among others. Don’t forget to...
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New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. On Friday, December 1st we saw the returns of Peter Gabriel and Codeseven, a new take on Visions Of Atlantis' 2022 LP, the debut...
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New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out over the next couple of weeks. Last week saw new albums from the likes of Madness, Plain White T’s, Bad Suns and more. This week,...