Fort Lauderdale's LiveKill have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, "Crushing Blows." The group strives to be one dynamic force in South Florida's metal scene, showcasing resilient energy and a top-notch approach to pre-production...
Does The Power Of NPR Apply To Metal As Well? You Bet!
In a recent article, The Hollywood Reporter pointed out how during a time when the music industry is struggling to sell music, National Public Radio (NPR) has become its secret tool in boosting sales. With an audience of 34 million (according to Arbiton) and a devoted...Getting Radio Airplay? Congrats, You’re One Of The Few
While getting radio airplay isn’t as important as it was, say, 20 years ago when it was one of the only ways to get exposure, it’s still one of the best ways for an artist to be heard. But according to Digital Music News, only a few artists make up the...FM Radio In Cell Phones To Become Mandatory?
ArsTechnica.com is reporting that music labels and radio broadcasters are in hopes to convince Congress to mandate that FM radio receivers be built into cell phones and other portable devices. While it would provide consumers more music choices, the push is more of a...FMQB Ends Metal Chart
Effective this week, influential radio trade magazine Friday Morning Quarterback is ending their long-running metal radio chart. For over 20 years, the magazine ranked spins for commercial metal specialty shows, larger college stations, and national outlets like...Radio Royalties Backed By Commerce Department
We spoke earlier this year about the Performance Rights Act. In a nutshell, it’s legislation working its way through the House and Senate that, if passed, would pay artists and musicians when their songs get played on AM and FM radio. Right now, only the...Follow Us
Video premiere: LiveKill – “Crushing Blows”
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Coffin Curse release sophomore album ‘The Continuous Nothing’
After four years of silence, the Chileans of Coffin Curse are back. Their second full-length album,The Continuous Nothing, was released yesterday (22nd) in CD format via Memento Mori and set for vinyl on July 18th via Eat My Records. The project formed by Carlos...
Lacuna Coil unveil “In The Mean Time” video featuring Ash Costello (New Years Day)
Lacuna Coil have unveiled a video for their new single, "In The Mean Time," featuring Ash Costello of New Years Day. The song title refers to the current state of the world, and the band being between cycles. Directed by Patric Ullaeus, the video sets the stage for...
New & Noteworthy: Releases in Oath 2/9/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s New Music Friday sees the release of new albums from the likes of Chelsea Wolfe, tAKiDA, Infected Rain, TSO, Split...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Can Wait – 2/2/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. On the first Friday of February, we’ll be getting new music from rock stalwarts J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) and KMFDM, the return of...
New & Noteworthy: Project Releases Vol.01/26/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this New Music Friday, we will see the return of Kula Shaker’s original line-up, more rediscovered tracks from Static-X, a...