Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...
Structures to go on hiatus following tour
Looks like Structures are about to become a little less structured, as the Canadian metalcore band have announced via Facebook that they’ll be going on hiatus following a tour. It will be somewhat of a reunion, as former frontman Nick Xourafas will be joining...Naam taking extended hiatus
Brooklyn psych/stoner band Naam have announced that they’re either breaking up or taking a “very long hiatus.” This comes following a monthlong European tour that they just got back from last week. We regret to inform you all that we have decided to...Shadows Fall announce semi-retirement with European tour
Of all the New England metalcore bands from the last decade, Shadows Fall is one of the most deserving bands that almost broke huge. Granted, they did have an album (The War Within) that’s sold about 400,000 copies to date, but haven’t gone on to the level...Mnemic announce hiatus, guitarist denounces djent
It’s been awhile since we heard anything from Danish industrial metal group Mnemic. After the release of Mnemesis in 2012, the band did some touring around Europe, but then went silent in December 2013. Even the band’s Facebook page was quiet, with the last update...
AC/DC confirm Malcolm Young is taking a hiatus from the group
Well, turns out that some of the rumors were true. Almost immediately after singer Brian Johnson refuted rumors that AC/DC was retiring in the near future, the group has issued a statement confirming that Malcolm Young is momentarily stepping down due to poor health....Follow Us
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...
New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...
New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...