A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...
Corey Taylor goes on a Hunger Strike with Halestorm
At last night’s Alternative Press Music Awards, Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor joined Halestorm for a cover of Temple of the Dog’s, “Hunger Strike.” Lzzy Hale took Chris Cornell’s high part of the song, while Taylor...Review: Mayhem Festival at First Niagara Pavillion, Pittsburgh PA, July 18, 2015
The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival has come through Pittsburgh every year since the very first year, and thankfully I’ve been able to attend more often than not. This year’s show took place on Saturday, July 18th. I still believe that the 2011 show...Sebastian Bach allowing you to attend his wedding for $300
Would you want to go to a rock star’s wedding? Who wouldn’t, actually? Rubbing shoulders with famous people, an open bar, and a chance to see an intimate and life-changing event for said star sounds like a once in a lifetime experience, especially if said...Anthrax to play last metal show at House of Blues Sunset Strip
It’s been almost a year since the legendary House of Blues Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA announced, not just the closing of its doors but its demolition to build a hotel complex in August 7th. and as one of the primary venues hosting metal shows in the West...Metallica to play National Anthem at NBA finals
Metallica are no strangers to playing the, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” having just played it at the X-Games a few days ago in Austin, TX. Now they’ll give it another go this weekend, kicking off Game 5 of the NBA Finals. From the official Metallica...Follow Us
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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026
Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...
Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide
Danish metallers Defecto are celebrating the release of their new album, Echoes of Isolation, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Today (31st), the group teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Echoes of Isolation - Concept: This album explores the...
New & Noteworthy: Addicted to Releases – 7/18/2025
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 includes albums from the likes of Bush, Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway, Margarita Witch Cult and Slaughter...
New & Noteworthy: Through Armageddon Madness Releases – 6/27-7/11/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last few weeks (July 11 - June 27) have seen new music from the likes of Fishbone, Dropkick Murphys, Jonathan Richman, Born Of Osirus and Impureza,...
New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases – 6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025
June 20, 2025 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 includes albums from the likes of Badflower, Cryptopsy, Alestorm, Malevolence and Yungblud, among...