Blackbraid will release Blackbraid III on August 8, 2025, continuing the indigenous black metal project’s raw journey from the Adirondack wilderness. The album features artwork by Adam Burke and Adrian Baxter, with production by Neil Schneider. Ahead of its release, a...
You Wanted The Best Rock Themed Cruise? Well Here’s The KISS Kruise
Finally there’s an occasion where it’s acceptable to use a KISS Kondom with pride. It was announced earlier this week that Gene Simmons and gang were taking part in the first annual KISS KRUISE. That’s right, KISS and theme cruise promoter Sixthman have joined forces...Follow Us
Blackbraid announces new album ‘Blackbraid III’
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Interview: Epica’s Simone Simons on Aspiral, vocal growth, and embracing the unexpected
Dutch Symphonic metal giants Epica released their ninth studio album, Aspiral, on April 11th via Nuclear Blast, and it has quickly gained momentum as one of 2025's standout records in the genre. With its intricate arrangements and themes of renewal and reflection, the...
Ghost unveil new track “Peacefield”
Ghost have released "Peacefield," the third single from their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Skeletá, due April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. Frontman Tobias Forge shared insight into the track's intention, telling Metal Hammer: "Because the record is going to...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off April’s release schedule are new albums from the likes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Bleed From Within, L.A. Guns,...
New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of March sees highly anticipated albums from The Darkness, Arch Enemy, Memphis May Fire, Sick Puppies and...
New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...