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Former AC/DC singer Brian Johnson resurfaces with travel show

Former AC/DC singer Brian Johnson resurfaces with travel show

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 4, 2017 | News, Television, Updates

The fate of AC/DC is still up in the air, especially since they don’t technically have a singer right now. Axl Rose did an admirable job of filling in for Brian Johnson, the leather-lunged vocalist of the band for 36 years, after he was forced to stop singing...
Death takes a holiday in Mastodon’s hysterical “Show Yourself” video; band playing Kimmel

Death takes a holiday in Mastodon’s hysterical “Show Yourself” video; band playing Kimmel

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 16, 2017 | Record Stores, Television, Video

Mastodon suggested things wouldn’t end well for them in the video for “Show Yourself.” In the just-released video, they indeed don’t, but that’s not Death’s fault. In the video, a very Glengarry Glen Ross boss reminds Death,...
Mastodon’s Brent Hinds to make second appearance on ‘Game of Thrones’

Mastodon’s Brent Hinds to make second appearance on ‘Game of Thrones’

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 14, 2017 | News, Television

Mastodon’s Brent Hinds is a creature of habit. Not only has he claimed to not like metal once again, he’s also returning to Game of Thrones this upcoming season. Hinds was on a climactic episode of Season 5 of the show two years ago, along with...
Rachel Maddow name-checks Slayer after Trump speech

Rachel Maddow name-checks Slayer after Trump speech

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 23, 2017 | News, Television

You wouldn’t necessarily expect Rachel Maddow to be a metal fan, and she probably isn’t. That doesn’t mean the MSNBC talk show host hasn’t spoken about extreme metal in the past. When she was covering the 2012 Republican national convention...
Here’s what it sounds like when Vince Neil and Boy George team up

Here’s what it sounds like when Vince Neil and Boy George team up

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 5, 2017 | Television, Video

Are you watching Celebrity Apprentice?  We’re not, but just the simple fact that former Motley Crue singer Vince Neil and former (?) Culture Club frontman Boy George are on it together, and apparently already aren’t getting along, makes it sound...
Megadeth stopping by ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers;’ Dave Lombardo drumming on show

Megadeth stopping by ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers;’ Dave Lombardo drumming on show

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 7, 2016 | News, Television

While we wouldn’t have necessarily thought it when it started, Late Night With Seth Meyers is quietly becoming the most metal-friendly place on network TV. Anthrax performed on the show earlier this year, and with band leader and drummer Fred Armisen...
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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges

Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

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 muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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