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Harley Flanagan discusses Cro-Mags legacy, infamous stabbing incident

Harley Flanagan discusses Cro-Mags legacy, infamous stabbing incident

by Metal Insider | Apr 28, 2016 | Exclusive, Interviews, News

New York City’s Cro-Mags originally formed in 1981 and carried the flag for crossover hardcore. Although seemingly now an underground phenomenon relegated to small clubs, their fearless ex-bass player and songwriter, Harley Flanagan, has both been quite prolific this...
Song premiere: My Missing Half, “The Cell I Call Home”

Song premiere: My Missing Half, “The Cell I Call Home”

by Alix Vallecillo | Apr 28, 2016 | Exclusive, New Music, Updates

When we went to the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival last year, we got to hear a really awesome melodic death metal band called My Missing Half. Because we care about letting you know about cool bands, we told you a bit about ’em right after and now, we...
Exclusive: Corrosion of Conformity frontman details his dream tour

Exclusive: Corrosion of Conformity frontman details his dream tour

by Metal Insider | Dec 4, 2015 | Exclusive, News

At the end of last year, we interviewed Corrosion of Conformity’s Pepper Keenan about past albums, Down and his upcoming plans. You can click here to view the interview. With the band’s tour with Lamb of God and Clutch happening now, we asked some questions...

Exclusive: Ana Sapphira premieres “Man Of War” video

by Zach Shaw | Jun 1, 2015 | Exclusive, New Music, Video

[youtube]https://youtu.be/I8-_OW6CYaA[/youtube] Ana Sapphira has been making a name for itself since forming in 2008. Having shared stages with the likes of August Burns Red, Impending Doom, and Chelsea Grin, the New Hampshire outfit delivers a refreshing blend of...

Exclusive: Earthside premieres new song The Closest I’ve Come

by Zach Shaw | Apr 29, 2015 | Exclusive, New Music, News

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL_v5U2AeIs[/youtube] Let’s be honest, instrumental prog rock is a required taste. Yet there’s something irresistible about it when done right. Enter Earthside, a young band that excels at crafting cinematic prog.  That’s why...

Exclusive: Lancer premieres video for “Iwo Jima”

by Zach Shaw | Mar 27, 2015 | Exclusive, News, Video

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4y6DD_BR4Q[/youtube] There’s something to be said about melodic power metal done well. And Sweden’s Lancer do just that, packing killer riffs and soaring vocals into anthems that diehard fans of Helloween and Blind Guardian...
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Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’
Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’

Trivium are back on the road in support of their new EP, Struck Dead, which arrived on October 31 via Roadrunner Records. Stepping away from their Ascendancy anniversary shows, the band's current tour blends fan favorites with fresh cuts, joined by Jinjer and Heriot....

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025

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...

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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
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...

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New & Noteworthy: Pro Releases – 5/24/2024

New & Noteworthy: Pro Releases – 5/24/2024

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 highly-anticipated works from Lenny Kravitz, Twenty One Pilots, Capstan and Rotting Christ, the return of Say...

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New & Noteworthy: From Releases I Rise – 5/10/2024 – 5/17/2024

New & Noteworthy: From Releases I Rise – 5/10/2024 – 5/17/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the new offerings over the last couple of weeks are Sebastian Bach’s and Shellac's first albums in a decade, guest-filled romps...

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New & Noteworthy: Infinity Releases 5/3/2024

New & Noteworthy: Infinity Releases 5/3/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May will see the returns of P.O.D., Better Than Ezra and Dååth, the debut of Return To Dust and new works from the...

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