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Amon Amarth’s ‘Jomsviking’ was almost a film

Amon Amarth’s ‘Jomsviking’ was almost a film

by Metal Insider | Jan 3, 2017 | Interviews, News

The holidays are done, 2017 has kicked off and we have many things to look forward to in the world of metal. Slowly, as the gears of the industry start turning, we are starting to see how this year will play out. One such development (technically coming from 2016)...
Exclusive: Zeal & Ardor talks ‘Devil Is Fine’ video, favorite music of 2016

Exclusive: Zeal & Ardor talks ‘Devil Is Fine’ video, favorite music of 2016

by Metal Insider | Dec 27, 2016 | Interviews

Recently, Zeal & Ardor, my pick for best metal album of the year, released a video for his single “Devil Is Fine,” directed by award winning Swiss filmmaker Samuel Morris.  It is a deeply hued and daringly colorful video that, while very little...
Exclusive: In the studio with Byzantine; band’s choice of cover songs revealed

Exclusive: In the studio with Byzantine; band’s choice of cover songs revealed

by Metal Insider | Dec 21, 2016 | In The Studio, Interviews

In early November of 2016, Metal Insider contributor Schuler Benson paid a visit to 7over8 Studios in Myrtle Beach to join Byzantine’s Chris Ojeda and Brian Henderson as they laid down guitar tracks for the band’s forthcoming album and Metal Blade Records debut, The...
Corey Taylor admits to writing pop and more

Corey Taylor admits to writing pop and more

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 9, 2016 | Interviews, News, Updates

On Slipknot/Stone Sour’s frontman Corey Taylor’s 43rd birthday, Metal Hammer posted an interview they had with him discussing, among other things, how he got kicked out of high school, being homeless, and how he joined Slipknot. For those that know Taylor, he has no...
Kirk Hammett reflects on his losing iPhone, 250 riffs

Kirk Hammett reflects on his losing iPhone, 250 riffs

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 8, 2016 | Interviews, News, Updates

  Many have wondered why Kirk Hammett had no writing involvement in Metallica’s latest Hardwired…To Self-Destruct release. For over a year now, it has been no secret that Hammett lost his iPhone that had about 250 song ideas. Shortly after Metallica’s...
Exclusive: Red Fang’s Aaron Beam talks about his ill-fated standup comedy career

Exclusive: Red Fang’s Aaron Beam talks about his ill-fated standup comedy career

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 7, 2016 | Exclusive, Interviews

Yesterday, Metal Insider sat in on our sister site, The Laugh Button’s podcast. We’ve sat in on the news before, generally because someone’s on vacation and we think we’re funnier than we actually are. Yesterday was different though, as the...
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Leprous unveil “Silently Walking Alone” video
Leprous unveil “Silently Walking Alone” video

Leprous have unveiled "Silently Walking Alone," the second single from their upcoming album, Melodies of Atonement, due August 30 via InsideOutMusic. Recorded with David Castillo at Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden, the album was mixed by Adam Noble and mastered by Robin...

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God Dethroned share “Rat Kingdom” video
God Dethroned share “Rat Kingdom” video

Dutch black/death metal legends God Dethroned are back with their new album, The Judas Paradox, scheduled to arrive on September 6th via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The group recently shared a video for their new song, "Rat Kingdom." "Rat Kingdom" is the second...

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Category 7 share new single “Mousetrap”
Category 7 share new single “Mousetrap”

Heavy metal supergroup Category 7 have dropped "Mousetrap," the latest single from their self-titled debut album, out July 26th via Metal Blade Records. The band includes John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), Phil Demmel (Machine Head),...

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New & Noteworthy, July 31st – Kill the Elite

It's been a great summer of releases so far, and that trend continues this week. It may be a short week in terms of numbers, but quality remains high with one of the greatest death metal acts in the world leading things off. Check it all out here!   Kataklysm, Of...

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New & Noteworthy, July 24th – Terminally Unique

It's the week that many metal fans around the world have been waiting for. A new magnum opus from Virginia's pride and joy is being unleashed, and no one can wait to get their hands on it! That's just the tip of the iceberg, though. Be sure to read everything for the...

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New & Noteworthy, July 17th – Sacred & Wild

So last week, I was confused by the releases taking place on Friday instead of Tuesday. How foolish of me to forget that last week marked the end of New Music Tuesday and the beginning of New Music Friday. Given this change, it only makes sense that our new release...

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