Hammerfall are streaming their new song "Freedom." The track is the third single from their upcoming thirteenth album, Avenge The Fallen, set to release on August 9th via Nuclear Blast. Frontman Joacim Cans emphasizes the album's theme of 'freedom' and individuality,...
Faith Or Fear Bassist Dies Onstage
The Daily Journal reports that Clarence “CJ” Jenkins, bassist of Philly-area thrash band Faith Or Fear, died onstage this past Sunday of an apparent heart attack. He was 50. While many Insider readers might not know who the band was, their 1988 album,...Philly Loses Longtime Metal Radio Show “Rockers”
[myspace]http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=59927590[/myspace]August 7 was a typical show for “Rockers,” the two-hour metal program that’s been a Friday night fixture in Philadelphia radio for the past 21 years. With the Mayhem...Les Paul (1915 – 2009)
Guitar and studio wizard Les Paul passed away today at the age of 94. The guitar legend is best known for creating multitrack recording, tape delay and the solid-body guitar (the Gibson Les Paul). Paul suffered complications from severe pneumonia in White Plains, New...Follow Us
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Video Premiere: Thirteen Goats – “Murder Lives in the Heart”
Vancouver-based extreme metal outfit Thirteen Goats have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their new single, "Murder Lives in the Heart." The track is taken from the group's upcoming concept album and rock opera, Capricorn Rising, out July 12th via...
Exclusive EP Stream: World on Alert – Debut Self-Titled EP
Montreal's progressive thrash metal act, World on Alert, are set to release their self-titled EP tomorrow (28th). This EP, created during the pandemic, features Gino LaPosta and an impressive lineup of guest musicians from bands such as Mutank, CroMagnum, Ashes of...
New & Noteworthy: July 24th, 2020 – New Music Commando
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The week features the final release from Primal Fear, The Acacia Strain and more! For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New...
New & Noteworthy: July 10th, 2020 – Project Rejenewreleases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The week features the final release from Ensiferum, Static X, and more! For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...
New & Noteworthy: June 26th, 2020 – From a Dying New Release
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The week features the final release from Falconer, Carach Angren and more! For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...