Shock rock legends GWAR will celebrate their 40th anniversary with The Return of Gor Gor, a multimedia release arriving July 25 via Pit Records and Z2 Comics. The package includes new studio tracks, live recordings, and a 32-page comic chronicling the resurrection of...
CMJ Showcase Spotlight: Incite continue their evolution
With their third album, Up In Hell, in stores, Incite is continuing to grow. Not just growing into their sound, either. Frontman Richie Cavalera is maturing as a band leader, helping the band focus their groove metal attack. He’s also had to oversee personnel...CMJ Showcase Spotlight: ’68’s Josh Scogin talks his post-Chariot band
When ’68 frontman and guitarist Josh Scogin’s last band, The Chariot, abruptly broke up last year, many wondered what would become of its members. They didn’t have to wait that long to see what Scogin did, which was strip it down to just a two...CMJ Showcase Spotlight: Toothgrinder talk Jersey, Spinefarm debut
While Toothgrinder, newly signed to Spinefarm Records, won’t have any music out until Schizophrenic Jubilee is released on November 4th, that doesn’t mean that they haven’t paid their dues. The Asbury Park quintet are about to wrap up a tour with...Announcing Metal Insider’s 2014 CMJ Showcase with Incite, ’68, Black Crown Initiate and Toothgrinder
Since Metal Insider began presenting showcases for the CMJ Music Marathon in 2012, we’ve had some great shows, be it Prong on a boat or Byzantine’s first New York appearance in seven years. We might have outdone ourselves this year, though. We’re...Blake Judd now facing felony theft charges?
While we’re still awaiting official word on the status of jailed Nachtmystium frontman Blake Judd, one local journalist says that his charges have been upgraded to felony theft. “Looks like Blake Judd is facing felony theft charges now,” a tweet...Follow Us
GWAR share NSFW video “Lot Lizard;” announce new multimedia release
read more
37 must-hear new tracks from Babymetal, Sleep Token, Volbeat, and more
From genre-defying collaborations to face-melting riffs, these thirty-nine newly released tracks cover everything from symphonic metal to experimental rock, and all the heavy sounds in between. Whether tied to an upcoming tour, a new album announcement, or dropped...
Dark Angel return with first new song in 34 years, “Extinction Level Event”
Dark Angel have officially returned with their first new music since 1991's Time Does Not Heal. The band debuted "Extinction Level Event" on April 10 via SiriusXM's Liquid Metal with Jose Mangin. The track serves as the lead single from their upcoming album Extinction...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off April’s release schedule are new albums from the likes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Bleed From Within, L.A. Guns,...
New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of March sees highly anticipated albums from The Darkness, Arch Enemy, Memphis May Fire, Sick Puppies and...
New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...