Lawrence, KS post-metal trio Drifter have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their new single, “The Flood.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Grigori, out this Friday (23). Known for their dark experimental blend, the new song highlights their...
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Track Premiere: Drifter – “The Flood”
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Warmen announce new album Band of Brothers, arriving in August
Finnish melodic death metal outfit Warmen will release their new album Band of Brothers on August 15 via Reaper Entertainment. Following 2023’s Here For None, the upcoming record is described as the band’s heaviest work yet. Led by Janne “Warman” Wirman and featuring...
John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October
Guitar virtuosos John 5 and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for a co-headlining U.S. tour. The trek kicks off October 16 and runs through November 29, marking the first time the two will tour together. Tickets are available at this location. In addition, John 5 has...
New & Noteworthy: November 29th, 2019 – Turkey Decapitation Edition
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New & Noteworthy: November 22nd, 2019 – The New Releases I Long For
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new music from from Rammstein frontman Lindemann, Avatariul, and more, as well as some Iron Maiden reisses. For last...
New & Noteworthy: November 15th, 2019 – Despised, Iconic 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 features new music from Despised Icon, a band I thought was releasing an album today and prepared for but then found out came out...