Poppy has unveiled a visualizer for her latest single, "Guardian." The track is taken from her upcoming seventh album, Empty Hands, due January 23 via Sumerian Records. "Guardian" follows a standout year for Poppy. Her 2025 collaboration with Knocked Loose,...
Shadows Fall Drummer Robbed Of Practice Pad Backstage
It’s always disappointing to hear stories of musicians’ gear getting stolen while onstage. And apparently Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner is the latest victim of backstage robbery. Following the band’s show in Atlanta, GA last night (May 7), Bittner posted the...Texas Hippie Coalition Guitarist Taking Leave After Arm Injury
Talk about a tough break for the Texas Hippie Coalition. It has been revealed today that guitarist Randy Cooper will be forced to sit out of the “Band Of Outlaws” upcoming plans for the immediate future after suffering a serious arm injury. The band’s manager Brad...Drummer Gene Hoglan Robbed In Chile, Seeks Help In Retrieving Prized Boots
Though he may not be touring with Fear Factory any more, drummer Gene Hoglan has been keeping quite busy. Lately the “Atomic Clock” has been filling in on drums for Testament (and will soon take part in the Death To All Tour). However, during their recent stop in...The Devil’s Blood Robbed, Stranded By Tour Bus Driver
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYrBqO45PTk[/youtube] As you’ve probably heard by now, Jim Marshall, founder of Marshall Amplifiers, died earlier today. The Marshall amp is synonymous with rock and roll, and while Marshall led a long and fulfilling life,...Follow Us
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Slagmaur Unleashes a Sublime New Video & Finally Announces a Release Date for ‘Hulders Ritual’
The brilliant Slagmaur has unleashed a magnificent new video for their latest single, “Huldergeist” — the third song on the upcoming masterpiece, Hulders Ritual. Fans have impatiently awaited the follow-up to Thill Smitts Terror (2017) for years, and, fortunately, it...
Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”
Mayhem have unveiled a visualizer for their new single, "Despair." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Liturgy of Death, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026. Nearly four decades into their career, Mayhem frame death not as an ending but as an inevitable...
New & Noteworthy: This Sleepless Releases – 2/14/2025 & 2/21/2025
February 21, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new albums from the likes of Silverstein, Four Seconds...
New & Noteworthy: Duel – 01/31/2025 & 2/7/2025 Give Us Releases
February 7, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first New Music Friday of February sees the highly anticipated return of Dream Theater’s classic line-up, as well...
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...