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Dimmu Borgir recruits bassist Victor Brandt (Entombed A.D./Firespawn)

Dimmu Borgir recruits bassist Victor Brandt (Entombed A.D./Firespawn)

by Zenae Zukowski | May 29, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

Dimmu Borgir have announced that they’ve recruited bassist Victor Brandt (Entombed A.D., Firespawn). These symphonic black metal giants haven’t performed live since 2014 and all of that will soon change. Next month the group will begin their world tour in support of...
Rings of Saturn guitarist and drummer quit band due to lack of songwriting credits

Rings of Saturn guitarist and drummer quit band due to lack of songwriting credits

by Zenae Zukowski | May 29, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

Rings of Saturn have parted ways with guitarist Miles Dimitri Baker and drummer Aaron Stechauner. The group’s announcement was mainly focused on their future plans as they revealed they have recruited two guitarists Joel Omans and Yo Onityan as well as drummer...
Lorna Shore plan to continue without vocalist Tom Barber

Lorna Shore plan to continue without vocalist Tom Barber

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 30, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

Last week, Chelsea Grin gave us a huge announcement with Lorna Shore’s Tom Barber replacing Alex Koehler on vocals. While Koehler has since moved on to work on his own project Grudges, Lorna Shore appears to be working on rebuilding their future. The group shared the...
Looks like Ghost’s female Nameless Ghoul is sticking around

Looks like Ghost’s female Nameless Ghoul is sticking around

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 16, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs

Now that Ghost have announced their fourth album, Prequelle, and released a video, the promotional blitz has started once again. However, amid all the hoopla, it seems to have been overlooked, or at least not mentioned much, that while the band’s...
Scheduled The Faceless shows are officially still on (for now)

Scheduled The Faceless shows are officially still on (for now)

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 2, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs

  Michael Keene remained relatively calm since everyone aside from him quit the Faceless. Since we heard the news last month, Keene has assured everyone that he is confident on rebuilding the group. With that said, it looks as though he’s following through with...
The Faceless is just Michael Keene once again

The Faceless is just Michael Keene once again

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 19, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs

Last  year The Faceless released their largely solid In Becoming A Ghost, their first album with vocalist Ken Sorceron. And their last, apparently. Not only has Sorceron left the band after a two year run, but so have drummer Bryce Butler and rhythm...
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Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more
Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more

California progressive metalcore outfit Volumes closed 2025 with the release of their new album, Mirror Touch. Metal Insider recently caught up with vocalist Myke Terry to discuss the record, changes in the music industry, and more. Video Interview: Transcription:...

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Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”
Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”

Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...

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The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video
The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video

Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...

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New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026

New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new music from the likes of New Found Glory, Brian James, Exhumed, Yungblud and Sylosis amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

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 music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

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 February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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