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Fire in the Mountains Festival 2025: Old Man’s Child, Blackbraid, Emma Ruth Rundle added to lineup

Fire in the Mountains Festival 2025: Old Man’s Child, Blackbraid, Emma Ruth Rundle added to lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 3, 2024 | Festivals, News

Fire in the Mountains Festival has unveiled additional artists for its 2025 lineup, including Norway’s Old Man’s Child, marking their first U.S. appearance. Added bands also include Blackbraid and Emma Ruth Rundle. The festival will be held at the new location...
Tim “Herb” Alexander clarifies decision to leave Primus

Tim “Herb” Alexander clarifies decision to leave Primus

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 3, 2024 | News

Former Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has opened up about his decision to leave the band, citing a need to prioritize his mental and physical well-being. In a statement shared with Rolling Stone, Alexander addressed his departure, stating: “I...
I Am Morbid to replace Morbid Angel as headliner for Fall Devastation On The Nation U.S. Tour

I Am Morbid to replace Morbid Angel as headliner for Fall Devastation On The Nation U.S. Tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 3, 2024 | News, Touring

I Am Morbid will replace Morbid Angel on the upcoming Devastation On The Nation U.S. tour, set to begin on November 15th. This change, announced by tour organizers, is due to unforeseen circumstances that prevent Morbid Angel from participating. I Am Morbid led by...
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich celebrates 40 years with Tama in limited-edition signature drum kit release

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich celebrates 40 years with Tama in limited-edition signature drum kit release

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 3, 2024 | News, Video

To celebrate Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich’s 40th year with Tama drums, the company has launched a special Lars Ulrich 40th-anniversary signature drum kit, limited to just 72 units worldwide. This exclusive model mirrors the specifications of Lars’s custom M72...
Paradise Slaves (ex-36 Crazyfists, Diecast) release debut single “A Fever to Defeat”

Paradise Slaves (ex-36 Crazyfists, Diecast) release debut single “A Fever to Defeat”

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 1, 2024 | New Music, News, Releases, Video

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...
DWP 2025: Louder Than Life returns with Slayer headlining; full Sonic Temple lineup revealed

DWP 2025: Louder Than Life returns with Slayer headlining; full Sonic Temple lineup revealed

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 1, 2024 | Festivals, News

Louder Than Life 2025: Louder Than Life will return to Louisville, KY, in 2025, with Slayer headlining after their 2024 set was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. The festival, held at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, is set for...
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Paws, Pets & Metal: Bumblefoot honors his cat with “Simon in Space” single; album out in January
Paws, Pets & Metal: Bumblefoot honors his cat with “Simon in Space” single; album out in January

Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider's column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with the legendary Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal in perfect timing, as his brand new single,...

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Avantasia unveil new single “Creepshow”
Avantasia unveil new single “Creepshow”

Following the new album reveal, Avantasia have now unveiled a video for their new single "Creepshow." The track is taken from their upcoming 10th full-length effort, Here Be Dragons, scheduled to arrive on February 28, 2025, via Napalm Records. Tobias Sammet comments:...

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Arch Enemy drop video for new single “Blood Dynasty”
Arch Enemy drop video for new single “Blood Dynasty”

Swedish metal giants Arch Enemy have dropped a video for their new single, "Blood Dynasty." The track is the title track from their upcoming album, Blood Dynasty. The band's twelfth studio effort is set to release on March 28 via Century Media Records. Founder and...

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New & Noteworthy, November 24th, 2017: Thanksgiving New Release Food Coma

New & Noteworthy, November 24th, 2017: Thanksgiving New Release Food Coma

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week is a pretty small one for studio releases, but we still are getting a new Taake album and a DVD focusing on Dimebag Darrell. If you...

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New & Noteworthy, November 17th, 2017: New Music for a Dark Christmas

New & Noteworthy, November 17th, 2017: New Music for a Dark Christmas

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week is we have live releases from two heavy metal giants, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath and studio albums from Cavalera Conspiracy and...

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New & Noteworthy, November 10th, 2017: Secrets of the Musick Grimoire

New & Noteworthy, November 10th, 2017: Secrets of the Musick Grimoire

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week is we have releases from . If you would like to check out last week’s New & Noteworthy, you can do so here. If you want to see...

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