Soundgarden founding guitarist Kim Thayil will release his memoir, A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond, on May 19, 2026 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins. The book traces Soundgarden's journey from Seattle's underground...
Napalm Death, Sodom, and 11 other bands added to Maryland Deathfest line-up
Every year, death rains upon Maryland in the form of Maryland Deathfest. On top of a bill already bulging at the seams, another 13 bands were just confirmed to be playing the May 2015 festival. The early bird tickets are already sold out, but don’t worry, the rest...Joe Hahn of Linkin Park’s debut film, ‘Mall,’ to screen at Nerd HQ in San Diego
While Joe Hahn is well known as Linkin Park’s turntablist and programmer, he’s also directed well over 20 of the band’s music videos (not to mention other bands’ videos and short films). However, soon Hahn will be making his full feature debut with the film Mall. And...
KISS officially announce Las Vegas residency
We’ve always said that KISS is one of the bands perfect to play a Las Vegas residency. And this fall, it’ll finally happen! After weeks of rumors, USA Today officially announced Kiss Rocks Vegas, a nine show residency taking place at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel &...![Slipknot taps Danzig, Five Finger Death Punch, Anthrax and more for 2014 U.S. Knotfest [Updated]](https://metalinsider.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Knotfest-2014-resized1.jpg)
Slipknot taps Danzig, Five Finger Death Punch, Anthrax and more for 2014 U.S. Knotfest [Updated]
It’s been two years since Slipknot launched its own festival, Knotfest. At first, it seemed as though only Japan was getting the festival this year. However, now it appears Knotfest will also return to America in October, and with a pretty massive lineup. Along with...Jim Florentine taping ‘Unmasked’ for SiriusXM; win tickets
The popular Unmasked show, which airs on SiriusXM’s comedy channel Raw Dog, has seen host Ron Bennington interview the likes of Marc Maron, Jimmy Fallon and Louis C.K. Now Jim Florentine, That Metal Show co-host, Metal Blade Records recording artist and one of...Follow Us
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil to release memoir ‘A Screaming Life’ in May 2026
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The Munsens share track-by-track guide of new album ‘Degradation in the Hyperreal’
Denver stoner/doom metal outfit The Munsens have returned with their new album, Degradation in the Hyperreal, now available. The band’s sophomore effort follows their 2019 debut Unhanded. To celebrate the release, The Munsens have teamed up with Metal Insider for an...
Galactic Empire share track-by-track guide to new album ‘Cinemetal’
From a galaxy far, far away, Galactic Empire are back with their latest creation, Cinemetal, out now via Pure Noise Records. Known for their interstellar metal renditions of Star Wars themes, these shredding Sith Lords expanded their horizons, bringing a whole new...
New & Noteworthy: PowerReleases – October 25 – August 2, 2024
Editor's Note: New & Noteworthy has finally returned! After a lengthy delay with server issues, Metal Insider is back and here's all the New & Noteworthy releases from August 2nd - October 25th, including new playlists added and updated. Enjoy! October...
New & Noteworthy: Wake Up the July 2024 Releases
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. July is filled with new music from supergroups Category 7 and Painted Shield, live albums from Ghost and Metal Church, fictitious band...
New & Noteworthy: Manual Fire Releases 6/21/2024 – 6/28/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The next couple of weeks will see the returns of Kittie, earthtone9, The Story So Far and Dirty Three, debuts from O. and Mighty Mighty...