Blackbraid will release Blackbraid III on August 8, 2025, continuing the indigenous black metal project’s raw journey from the Adirondack wilderness. The album features artwork by Adam Burke and Adrian Baxter, with production by Neil Schneider. Ahead of its release, a...
Mastodon Provide Update From The Recording Studio
by Zach Shaw | Apr 11, 2011 | Crack The Studio, Mastodon Insider
If you’re like us, then you’re excited for new music from Mastodon. Thus, we were even happier to read an interview Noisecreep did with drummer Brann Dailor, in which he gives a cool update from the studeio. Currently the band is in the studio working out riffs, while...
Blackbraid announces new album ‘Blackbraid III’

Interview: Epica’s Simone Simons on Aspiral, vocal growth, and embracing the unexpected
Dutch Symphonic metal giants Epica released their ninth studio album, Aspiral, on April 11th via Nuclear Blast, and it has quickly gained momentum as one of 2025's standout records in the genre. With its intricate arrangements and themes of renewal and reflection, the...

Ghost unveil new track “Peacefield”
Ghost have released "Peacefield," the third single from their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Skeletá, due April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. Frontman Tobias Forge shared insight into the track's intention, telling Metal Hammer: "Because the record is going to...

New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off April’s release schedule are new albums from the likes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Bleed From Within, L.A. Guns,...

New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of March sees highly anticipated albums from The Darkness, Arch Enemy, Memphis May Fire, Sick Puppies and...

New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...
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