Spiritbox have revealed their second album, Tsunami Sea, set to release on March 7, 2025 via Pale Chord and Rise Records. To accompany the announcement, the group has unveiled a Dylan Hryciuk-directed video for their new single, "Perfect Soul." The Canadian metal...
The bassist of Lionfight might be a racist
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It’s arbitrary, it’s subjective, and it’s gotten to the point to where it’s no surprise when it happens, but once again, Disney has brought down the banhammer on a metal band. This time, it’s Warbringer, who was to have supported...Follow Us
Spiritbox unveil “Perfect Soul” video; new album arriving in March
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Poppy unveils “the centers falling out” performance video
Poppy's new album, Negative Spaces has dropped today (15th) via Sumerian Spaces. The innovative artist has unveiled a performance video for the song "the centers falling out," in celebration of her latest effort's arrival. Poppy is set to kick off 2025 supporting...
Linkin Park announce 2025 World Tour, drop new single “Two Faced”
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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’s New Music Friday sees the release of new albums from the likes of Chelsea Wolfe, tAKiDA, Infected Rain, TSO, Split...