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Interview: The Stoned on their return to Brooklyn in a decade

Interview: The Stoned on their return to Brooklyn in a decade

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 13, 2019 | Interviews

This Sunday (16th) the Stoned will be joining Warrior Soul for the final date of their tour at Lucky 13’s Saloon in Brooklyn, NY. This marks the group’s first Brooklyn performance in a decade as they are calling this show the “re-union of the re-union show!” The band...
Interview: Paralandra’s Casandra Carson on tour w/Yngwie Malmsteen, future plans, and more

Interview: Paralandra’s Casandra Carson on tour w/Yngwie Malmsteen, future plans, and more

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 7, 2019 | Interviews

Springfield Missouri rockers, Paralandra have been touring across the United States as they’ve been supporting legendary guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen’s headlining trek. We caught up with guitarist/vocalist Casandra Carson to discuss their latest EP Ascension, their...
Photos & Interview: Apocalyptica’s Eicca Toppinen reflects on first time listening to Metallica

Photos & Interview: Apocalyptica’s Eicca Toppinen reflects on first time listening to Metallica

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 6, 2019 | Interviews, Photos, Touring

Apocalyptica have been rather busy over the last couple of years by celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 1996 debut album Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. Last Friday (31st), these Finnish Cellist legends have completed their U.S trek as they were on the road...
Interview: Kampfar’s Ole on new album and the evolution of the Norwegian black metal scene

Interview: Kampfar’s Ole on new album and the evolution of the Norwegian black metal scene

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 3, 2019 | Interviews

On May 3rd, Kampfar’s new album, Ofidians Manifest, has finally arrived via Indie Recordings (order here). Musically, there’s a lot to digest on the follow-up to 2015’s Profan as one listen isn’t enough for this brutally bleak composition. We caught up with guitarist...
A conversation with Felix Griffin (D.R.I, Bat) on joining M.O.D Classics (Ken Ballone & Tim McMurtrie

A conversation with Felix Griffin (D.R.I, Bat) on joining M.O.D Classics (Ken Ballone & Tim McMurtrie

by Zenae Zukowski | May 29, 2019 | Interviews

Over the years, as bands fracture and reform, it’s not uncommon for musicians to squabble over who gets to keep the band’s original name. Most recently, we’ve seen Cro-Mags settle their lawsuit over the band’s name. We’ve also seen groups splitting into...
Video Interview: Cloak on band’s formation, new music, Atlanta scene

Video Interview: Cloak on band’s formation, new music, Atlanta scene

by Metal Insider | May 28, 2019 | Interviews, Video

On Episode 30 of Metal Insider’s Newsroom w/ M.I Crowley, Crowley caught up with Scott Taysom, Billy Robinson, and Max Brigham of Cloak before their show in Philadelphia during Decibel Metal & Beer Festival’s pre-show. The group discussed their formation, the...
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Helloween share “Eagle Fly Free” live video
Helloween share “Eagle Fly Free” live video

Helloween are gearing up for the release of Live at Budokan, a new live album set to drop on December 13, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The group are currently recording their next studio album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind. In the meantime, the metal legends...

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Sicksense (ex-The Agonist) share “Masquerade Parade” video; debut album arriving in February
Sicksense (ex-The Agonist) share “Masquerade Parade” video; debut album arriving in February

Phoenix-based nu-metal band Sicksense featuring Killer V (ex-The Agonist) have unveiled a video for their latest single, "Masquerade Parade." The track is taken from their upcoming debut album, Cross Me Twice, set to release on February 14, 2025, via Earache Records....

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Linkin Park premiere “Heavy Is The Crown” at League of Legends World Championships; announce ‘From Zero’ U.S. listening events
Linkin Park premiere “Heavy Is The Crown” at League of Legends World Championships; announce ‘From Zero’ U.S. listening events

Linkin Park kicked off the 2024 League of Legends World Championships with a performance of their new single, “Heavy Is The Crown,” which also serves as the theme song for this year's event. The live-streamed performance took place in London on Saturday (2nd),...

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New & Noteworthy, October 27th, 2017: Blood of my New Releases

New & Noteworthy, October 27th, 2017: Blood of my New Releases

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week is we have releases from Ne Obliviscaris and The Used, as well as a rather large set of Blind Guardian reissues. If you would like...

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New & Noteworthy, October 20th, 2017: The Sin and The New Songs

New & Noteworthy, October 20th, 2017: The Sin and The New Songs

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week is a pretty big one, because we have releases from Trivium and GWAR, as well as two notable debuts with Sons of Apollo and VUUR. If...

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New & Noteworthy, October 13th, 2017: The Missing Releases

New & Noteworthy, October 13th, 2017: The Missing Releases

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week we have releases from Fozzy, Samael, Enslaved, and more! If you would like to check out last week’s New & Noteworthy, you can...

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