by Alix Vallecillo | Aug 2, 2016 | Columns, Guest Blog, Top 5
California is hot, dry and sunny which means many people either decide to go out and enjoy the weather or remain indoors writing music or rehearsing with their bands. That automatically implies that there are a large amount of quality metal bands at every corner of...
by Metal Insider | Jul 15, 2016 | Columns, Guest Blog, Run To The Grills
If you’re in a touring band or have simply reached adulthood, you should have an idea or two about food and cooking in order to survive the real world. It’s often that many people suffer from a lack of skills in the kitchen and are forced to live...
by Metal Insider | Jul 12, 2016 | Guest Blog
I’ve considered writing more broadly on this subject for a while. Of course the counter argument rings in my ears like if going to a show left me with a hangover: “We don’t need labels heavy metal brings us together.” “Shut up and listen to the music.” “I don’t care...
by Metal Insider | May 24, 2016 | Columns, Guest Blog, News, Top 5
Today, New Jersey/Brooklyn progressive metal band Binary Code release their first new music in nearly six years, Moonsblood. Produced by Eyal Levi, it marks a progression of their sound. Still heavy, but with more melodic and moody elements than the last time we heard...
by Metal Insider | Mar 11, 2016 | Guest Blog, News
Metal fans have plenty to be excited about in 2016. Megadeth and Anthrax are both touring in support of highly anticipated new releases; Between the Buried and Me headlines a guitar virtuoso showcase in the US with August Burns Red and The Faceless and the Summer...
by Metal Insider | Jun 9, 2015 | Guest Blog, News
In recent years, Philadelphia has been undergoing a musical renaissance. While the town has a rich musical heritage from Gamble & Huff and Hall & Oates to Cinderella and The Roots, the increased venues and an influx of newer indie rock bands like The War on...