Linkin Park kicked off the 2024 League of Legends World Championships with a performance of their new single, “Heavy Is The Crown,” which also serves as the theme song for this year's event. The live-streamed performance took place in London on Saturday (2nd),...
Bullet For My Valentine get a new bassist
Bassist Jay James left Bullet For My Valentine back in February, their bass player since 2003. Finally this weekend the Welsh band have announced his replacement (see photo, second from the left) on social media with just a simple Tweet: #NoWayOut coming up. Until...New Asking Alexandria singer to be named soon
Earlier this year vocalist Danny Worsnop left Asking Alexandria, which gave him more time to devote to We Are Harlot. Now, Asking Alexandria announced that they’ll be playing their first show with their new singer at the end of the month, but they’re still...Kim Dylla out of GWAR
Well, that escalated quickly. Having just joined GWAR last September, Kim Dylla is no longer in the band, and she’s been out for months. In an statement just released by GWAR: “GWAR, the world’s premier shock rock band, today announced that Kim Dylla was...Matt DeVries explains Fear Factory departure
Matt DeVries left Six Feet Under and then joined Fear Factory on bass in early 2012. Now, after just three years, he’s stepped down and issued a statement explaining his departure: “For those that haven’t already heard, I’ve decided to step...Tony Campos to join Fear Factory
Bassist Tony Campos originally of Static-X and now on the road with Ministry, has announced that he’s leaving Soulfly, who he’s been in for over three years, in favor of joining Fear Factory. He’s wasting no time joining, as he’ll have play his...Follow Us
Linkin Park premiere “Heavy Is The Crown” at League of Legends World Championships; announce ‘From Zero’ U.S. listening events
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Paradise Slaves (ex-36 Crazyfists, Diecast) release debut single “A Fever to Defeat”
Introducing Paradise Slaves, the new rock group featuring former members of 36 Crazyfists and Diecast. The Boston-by-way-of-Anchorage quartet has released their debut single, "A Fever to Defeat," marking the first taste of their upcoming album set for release via...
The Halo Effect share “March of the Unheard” video; new album arriving in January
Swedish melodic death metal outfit The Halo Effect have released a video for "March Of The Unheard." The single is the title track from their upcoming album, scheduled to arrive on January 10, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. Guitarist Niclas Engelin comments: "This...
New & Noteworthy: Remaining December Releases – 12/22/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Just in time for the holidays, we’ll be seeing new works from more independent and underground artists, along with AI generated works...
New & Noteworthy: Leviathan Releases 12/15/2023
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 the release of never-before-heard tracks from Stymie and the conclusion of a trilogy from Therion among the...
New & Noteworthy: The beautiful releases of life – 12/8/2023
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 albums from the likes of Dimmu Borgir, Atreyu, Have Mercy and Mars Red Sky, among others. Don’t forget to...