by Bram Teitelman | Oct 20, 2016 | Events, News
Avenged Sevenfold are one of the more bombastic rock/metal bands out there. It’s very obvious that they draw inspiration from Metallica (maybe a little too much according to Machine Head’s Robb Flynn), but the over-the-topness of Guns N’ Roses is...
by Alix Vallecillo | Sep 14, 2016 | Events, News
As you may know, Ghost has a new EP titled Popestar that some are suggesting will come out Friday (16). We heard its first single “Square Hammer” earlier this week but there seems to be more coming, and the cities of Los Angeles and New York have...
by Bram Teitelman | Aug 17, 2016 | Events, News
Are you a big fan of the big 4, but want to see one of them in a small venue? If you’re an NYC metal fan, September 16th might be your lucky day. It’s taken just over five years, but Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus Bar will get their first-ever Big 4 band to...
by Alix Vallecillo | Aug 8, 2016 | Events, Free Stuff
As some of you may know, Metal Insider has teamed up with The Black Communion, a monthly series of free shows here to unite the LA metal community, to bring you the most talented metal bands for your enjoyment at no charge. This month, we have already...
by Bram Teitelman | Jul 26, 2016 | Events
Music aside, it can’t be said that Insane Clown Posse aren’t smart. Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope have built an empire out of goofy under-produced horror rap, building up a stable of other artists, and presenting their own annual festival, the Gathering of...
by Alix Vallecillo | Jul 18, 2016 | Events, Free Stuff
If you live in the Los Angeles area and like free events, we have some news that you may like. We are proud to introduce a new Metal Insider-cosponsored event called The Black Communion, a monthly series of free shows here to unite the LA metal community. The Black...