Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...
Metallica Take over NYC at Apollo, Yankee Stadium
Over the course two days at two separate iconic landmarks, Metallica made their presence known this weekend in New York City. With their Through the Never movie opening this Thursday night, the band are kicking things into high promotional gear. They played...Want To Hear Every James Hetfield “Yeah!” Ever? Yeah You Do!
It goes without saying that James Hetfield has one of the most recognizable voices in metal and the music industry as a whole. But after being around for 30+ years, people are going to start to notice certain motifs in your singing. For example, James Hetfield really...Metallica Now Available On Spotify
The list of individual bands holding out on Spotify just got shorter by one earlier today. All of Metallica’s music is now available on the streaming service. It’s a bit ironic, considering Metallica’s stance on Spotify predecessor Napster, but...Watch This Insane Metallica Christmas Light Show
Hit the lights indeed. The holidays bring out a lot in people, and for one household with a Metallica fan in it, that meant making a 10-minute Christmas light show choreographed to six Metallica songs. Sure, we’ve seen lacycute20 (now Slayer...Metallica Buy Back Masters, Officially Announce Own Record Label
Upon announcing their upcoming DVD, Quebec Magnetic, Metallica said that it would be the first release on their own label, but since the “i”s were being dotted and the “t”s were being crossed, that they couldn’t announce the name or logo...Follow Us
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...
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...
New & Noteworthy: The Return of Releases 3/14/2025 – 02/28/2025
March 14, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are highly-anticipated albums from the likes of Coheed and...