Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has announced that the band’s next studio album, due in early 2026, will be his final record. Shared with fans via his Vic Rattlehead persona, the statement also confirmed a global farewell tour launching next year, with the first dates...
Ex-Suffokate vocalist Matthew Krawchuk already in new band
And so the saga of now ex-Suffokate vocalist Matthew Krawchuk continues. In case you were eager to hear where Krawchuk ended up (you probably weren’t), he’s already in a new band only a week after leaving Suffokate. The new band in question is Writhen, a...Want to be the new vocalist for Scar The Martyr? You’re welcome to try
You may or may not have been following the news of vocalist Henry Derek’s drama-tinged departure from Scar The Martyr a week or so ago. In any case, he’s out and the band are working on getting a new vocalist. And guess what? That vocalist could be you....Surprising few, Suffokate part with vocalist
The last time we’d heard from Suffokate, the band had a few words for their vocalist, Matthew Krawchuk. Those words were “fuck you,” because the singer apparently bailed because he was “deported to Canada.” This happened just a few weeks...Katatonia drummer exits the band
It’s tough being a musician, especially if you’re not a multi-platinum artist. So basically, what we’re trying to say is that it’s tough being a musician. That’s become apparent to Katatonia drummer Daniel Liljekvist, who’s decided...Fit For An Autopsy bring in new vocalist
With a big tour with Whitechapel and DevilDriver confirmed for next month and a few dates between now and then, Fit For An Autopsy is looking at a busy next couple of month. Before all that happens, the band has brought in a new singer. The band posted the following...Follow Us
Megadeth 2026: Final studio album, global farewell tour, and new Dave Mustaine memoir set for next year
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Interview: Unleashed’s Johnny Hedlund talks new album ‘Fire Upon Your Lands’
For over 35 years, Swedish death metal legends Unleashed have stood as one of the genre’s best, delivering battle hymns rooted in Norse mythology and pure aggression. These giants have now returned with their 15th studio album, Fire Upon Your Lands, arriving this...
Born Human: official biography of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner set for November release
Decibel Books has announced Born Human: The Life and Music of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner, the first fully authorized biography of the legendary Death frontman. Written by veteran metal journalist David E. Gehlke, the nearly 500-page book offers an in-depth, balanced...
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...
New & Noteworthy: 666 Releases – 12/1/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. On Friday, December 1st we saw the returns of Peter Gabriel and Codeseven, a new take on Visions Of Atlantis' 2022 LP, the debut...