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Not so Metallica – A collection of non-metal Metallica covers

Not so Metallica – A collection of non-metal Metallica covers

by Metal Insider | Nov 18, 2016 | Covers, Metallica Insider

As the heavy metal and hard rock institution that they are, Metallica’s catalog has long since become a go-to song book for newer bands in the genre to cover. The thrash veterans are no strangers themselves to covering others’ work, having done an album of...
Alt-rock band The Moth & the Flame covers Metallica’s “Moth Into Flame”

Alt-rock band The Moth & the Flame covers Metallica’s “Moth Into Flame”

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 26, 2016 | Covers

  There are lots of Metallica covers out there. Hell, Apocalyptica got their start by releasing a whole album of cello covers of the band’s music, and everyone from Between the Buried and Me to Rodrigo y Gabriela have put their stamp on them as well. This...
Indie rock band Luna successfully takes on Motorhead’s “Killed By Death”

Indie rock band Luna successfully takes on Motorhead’s “Killed By Death”

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 4, 2016 | Covers, Video

Lemmy famously started off Motorhead’s shows with “We are Motorhead and we play Rock and Roll.” Sure the trio’s take on rock and roll borrowed quite a bit from punk rock and metal, but at the heart of it all, they really were a rock band....
Everything is awesome about this metal cover of Lego Movie theme

Everything is awesome about this metal cover of Lego Movie theme

by Bram Teitelman | Sep 19, 2016 | Covers, Viral Videos

The internet is an instantaneous thing. Hell, the day after Metallica’s “Hardwired” was released in late afternoon, there were already a bunch of guitar covers of it online. That’s why it’s almost quaint that a version of...
Korn covers Faith No More, Devin Townsend covers Accept on Metal Hammer CD

Korn covers Faith No More, Devin Townsend covers Accept on Metal Hammer CD

by Bram Teitelman | Sep 9, 2016 | Covers

UK metal rag Metal Hammer is turning 30 years old, and to commemorate, they’ve enlisted 15 artists to cover songs from those 30 years. Among them are Korn covering Faith No More’s “We Care a Lot,” Asking Alexandria doing Slipknot’s...
Dave Grohl joins Prophets of Rage onstage for some covers

Dave Grohl joins Prophets of Rage onstage for some covers

by Alix Vallecillo | Aug 25, 2016 | Covers, News, Video

Since we got word about Prophets of Rage forming, they haven’t calmed down for a split second and continue their work to make America rage again. That sounds like a very difficult task, so the band decided to ask for some help from friends they made throughout...
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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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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

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...

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