2000 marked a pivotal year for the rise of nu metal. While the genre had already exploded by the mid-to-late nineties, the turn of the millennium felt like its mecca, when bands like Slipknot, Linkin Park, Deftones, KoRn, Disturbed, and System of a Down (to name a...
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
It turns out that the Decibel Magazine Tour hasn’t been all fun and games for The Devil’s Blood. After their show in San Antonio, TX last night (April 29), the group were reportedly robbed and stranded by their driver on the tour. And you better believe that The...April 5th Cements Status As One Of The Darkest Days In Music History
[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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Hei’An’s Matic Blagonič share track-by-track guide for new album ‘Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye’
Metal Insider first caught Hei'An back in 2023 during their debut appearance at 70000tons of Metal, where the Slovenian modern metal outfit impressed us ever-since. Now, vocalist Matic Blagonič has teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide of their...
Kreator announce new album ‘Krushers of the World,’ share new single “Seven Serpents”
German thrash legends Kreator will release their sixteenth studio album, Krushers of the World, on January 16, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records. Produced by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, with artwork by Zbigniew Bielak, the record follows the band's recent...
New & Noteworthy: Fasomas releases – 12/13/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s releases include works from the likes of Mörk Gryning, Fatal Embrace, Dark Embrace and Orbiter among the...
New & Noteworthy: Renovate Releases 12/6/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Entering the final month of 2024, this New Music Friday features new music from the likes of White Denim, Until I Wake and The Old Dead...
New & Noteworthy: Dreaming the strife for releases – 11/29/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees albums from the likes of Bedsore, Astral Doors, The Gates Of Slumber and Mefitis, among the many,...