Slayer’s landmark 1985 sophomore album, Hell Awaits, will return next spring with a 40th anniversary reissue through Metal Blade Records.The follow-up to 1983’s Show No Mercy, Hell Awaits showcased a darker, more complex evolution of the band’s thrash sound, drawing...
Is Chris Adler recording drums for Megadeth’s new album?
Well, guess we can rule out the Rust In Peace era of Megadeth reuniting anytime soon. A new rumor has been making its way around the web that Megadeth has tapped drummer Chris Adler to play drums on its forthcoming album. The same rumor also suggests that Kiko...Drummer Chris Slade confirms his return to AC/DC
Turns out we will indeed be seeing a familiar face behind the drum kit during AC/DC’s performance on the Grammys this weekend. After rumors started to spread this past week, drummer Chris Slade has confirmed he’s returning to AC/DC in light of Phil Rudd’s recent legal...Veil of Maya play with new singer, identity possibly revealed
One of the many bands to play the Knotfest this weekend was Veil of Maya. It was their first show with a new vocalist following the departure of Brandon Butler back in September. While they still haven’t revealed the identity of their new vocalist, it...Glenn Danzig recruits Baroness guitarist for upcoming Samhain reunion shows
Earlier this month, Glenn Danzig announced that his post-Misfits/pre-solo band Samhain would play a handful of shows this fall, in addition to sets at Riot Fest Chicago and Philip Anselmo’s Housecore Horror Film Fest. It was assumed that longtime members London May...Decapitated head into the studio with new drummer
[youtube]http://youtu.be/fC-i0bvO43M[/youtube] Yeah, we wrote that headline on purpose. Earlier today, Decapitated announced that they’ve found a new drummer. They’ve also announced that they’ve entered the studio to record their sixth album. Their...Follow Us
Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of Hell Awaits
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Raven unleash cover of Metallica’s “Metal Militia”
Silver Lining Music will release No Life ’Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ’Em All on Friday (14th), an homage to Metallica’s 1983 debut. The latest single from the compilation comes from metal legends Raven, delivering a rendition of “Metal Militia.”...
Cold Steel break out with debut album Discipline & Punish, share Top 5 influences
Hailing from Tampa, Florida, Cold Steel stepped into the spotlight with their ferocious debut album, Discipline & Punish, out November 7, 2025, via Spinefarm Records. Blending hardcore and thrash elements, the record was produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood...
New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...
New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...