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The Black Communion presents: Exmortus, Gravehill, Blade Killer, Ironaut on September 19th.

The Black Communion presents: Exmortus, Gravehill, Blade Killer, Ironaut on September 19th.

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...
The Black Communion presents: Exmortus, Gravehill, Blade Killer, Ironaut on September 19th.

The Black Communion presents: Eliminate (featuring classic members of Dark Angel, Whiplash), Kaustik, Tormenter

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...
Back at it again with Brooklyn’s House of Vans (Sleep, Converge, Quicksand)

Back at it again with Brooklyn’s House of Vans (Sleep, Converge, Quicksand)

by Bram Teitelman | May 10, 2016 | Free Stuff, News

Although they didn’t really start to get popular until the late ’70s and early ’80s, Vans are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. And if you live in the New York area like we do, you’re more than likely familiar with the House of Vans...
Deftones playing free show tonight at SXSW

Deftones playing free show tonight at SXSW

by Alix Vallecillo | Mar 17, 2016 | Events, Free Stuff, News

If you happen to be in Austin, TX for SXSW you have an endless list of cool bands to catch, so how about adding a free Deftones show while you’re there? Deftones announced a free performance at the SXSW outdoor stage at Lady Bird Lake for today, Thursday 17th,...

Foo Fighters release surprise EP, ‘Saint Cecelia’

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 23, 2015 | Free Stuff, New Music, News

Today brought the release of Saint Cecelia, a surprise five-song EP from Foo Fighters that’s available for free to stream or download. The songs were recorded in October at Austin’s Hotel Saint Cecelia, but on the website where the album can be streamed...

Converse Rubber Tracks offers chances to record with Kurt Ballou, Will Putney

by Alix Vallecillo | Jul 8, 2015 | Contests, Free Stuff, News

Are you in a metal band who wants to record in the Boston or Brooklyn area? Do you feel your Bandcamp demos sound like 90’s black metal albums and need an upgrade? Are you broke to the point where you recorded your EP on your iPhone and mixed it yourself using...
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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025
Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 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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Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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