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You’ve never heard Slipknot on cello before

You’ve never heard Slipknot on cello before

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 23, 2017 | Metal Memes, Video

Of all the classical music instruments out there, cello is probably the most metal. It’s low, heavy and mournful, but also has a pretty great attack. Apocalyptica realized that a long time ago, and have built their career off of it. More recently, we’ve...
New viral video proves insects headbang

New viral video proves insects headbang

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 14, 2017 | Metal Memes, News, Video

Depending on the animal, or species, one could be terrified hearing music altogether or end up rocking out to a certain tune. We have seen animals sing along to a particular song (hint: Drowning Pool’s “Bodies”) or notice a cat jump in the air the...
Meshuggah’s “Bleed” mashes with Owen Wilson’s “Wow!”

Meshuggah’s “Bleed” mashes with Owen Wilson’s “Wow!”

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 19, 2017 | Metal Memes, News

Much the same way that Smash Mouth’s late ’90s hit “All Star” has become such a musical meme that it’s arguably a bigger hit now than it was then, Meshuggah’s “Bleed” is easily the metal version of that. Within a week we...
Watch the worst black metal performance of 2017

Watch the worst black metal performance of 2017

by Zenae Zukowski | May 23, 2017 | Metal Memes

Following the recent tragedies of the Manchester attack and Chris Cornell’s unexpected death, we figured we could all use a laugh. Thankfully, over the weekend at Steelfest Open Air, Finland’s Azazel kicked off the festival on Friday (19) with booze,...
Eggadeth? Megadeth’s “Symphony of Destruction” played with eggs is ridiculous

Eggadeth? Megadeth’s “Symphony of Destruction” played with eggs is ridiculous

by Bram Teitelman | May 5, 2017 | Metal Memes, Video

We really thought that Metallica’s cover of “For Whom the Bell Tolls” on bells was going to be the most ridiculous thing we posted on the site this week. And it totally was – until now. Pete Cottrell has covered Megadeth’s “Symphony...
Metalhead coming out of dental surgery is the funniest thing you’ll see today

Metalhead coming out of dental surgery is the funniest thing you’ll see today

by Bram Teitelman | May 4, 2017 | Metal Memes, Video

Dental surgery. Oh boy does it suck. On the plus side, however, if you get knocked out, you’ll se on some pretty good drugs when you  come to. Nine years ago, “David after Dentist,” the original viral video showing a seven year-old...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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