New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 48 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including Megadeth,...
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Last time we heard about AC/DC’s future plans, frontman Brian Johnson claimed that the band would be entering the studio and playing 40 shows around the world in celebration of the band’s 40th anniversary. Now there are reports emerging about AC/DC’s...Rumor: Is Jay Weinberg the new drummer for Slipknot?
Slipknot fans have likely been wondering not only when the band will have new material, but who the band has chosen as their new drummer after the departure of Joey Jordison. On WolverineKills.com, a rumor was posted claiming that Jay Weinberg, formerly of Against Me!...Godsmack, Volbeat, Seether and more rumored for Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival
The Mayhem Fest lineup has been confirmed for 2014, so naturally it’s time for rumors on Rockstar’s other festival tour, Uproar. These rumors come courtesy of a restaurant in Peru, IL called Lou’s LaGrotto, who were hyping up the tour according to...Rumor: Nirvana members to reunite for Hall of Fame performance with…Joan Jett?
Here’s a story related to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that isn’t about KISS. Instead, we’re talking about Nirvana. Now, we know that bands who are inducted into the Hall of Fame usually perform at the ceremony, but there hasn’t been too much...Is Duff McKagan returning to Guns N’ Roses?
It’s been 17 years since Duff McKagan split from Guns N’ Roses. He’s since joined Axl Rose and the new version of GN’R onstage a couple of times, but now there are hints that the bassist is making returning to the group for good. Earlier today, McKagan tweeted the...Follow Us
Catch up now: 48 new songs/videos recently released – 10/14/2025
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Explore 33 New albums just announced – 10/13/2025
A few weeks have flown since we shared 26 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1663 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...
The New Testament is here! Animated video for latest single “High Noon” released
Bay Area thrash legends Testament have unleashed their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, today (10th) via Nuclear Blast Records. The record serves as a reflection on humanity's uneasy relationship with technology and the impacts of disconnection, while blistering...
New & Noteworthy: Releases …Returns! – 1/24/2025
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 includes the solo returns of Bumblefoot and Dax Riggs, as well as the latest from Mogwai, Bilk and The Great Old...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Collector – 1/17/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of DUNES, Pigeon Pit and Grave Digger, as well as the final album from Necrodeath, among the...
New & Noteworthy: March of the Releases – 1/10/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday includes the latest works from Franz Ferdinand, Stick To Your Guns, Tremonti and The Halo Effect, as well as the...