Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...
Motörhead to stream Lemmy’s service; petition to name new element “Lemmium” in place
Many things are happening in the wake of Lemmy’s passing, including “Ace of Spades” finally reaching the charts and the Sunset Strip take over for his memorial in Hollywood, CA but things aren’t stopping there. As expected, many would like to...Metallica, Rammstein comment on fallen French project manager
As the world continues to adjust to the new realities from Friday’s terror attacks in Paris, all 129 of the victims so far have been identified. We know that three Universal Records France employees attending the Eagles of Death Metal show were killed, including...Chuck Billy, Alexi Laiho meet Mr. Crowley on Rhoads tribute
[youtube]http://youtu.be/VcPE3SjDQ7Y[/youtube] When you think of the relatively small body of work of late guitarist Randy Rhoads, “Mr. Crowley” stands out as one of his many shining moments. With Rhoads getting his due with a March 3 album, Immortal Randy...Ronnie James Dio to be celebrated as fifth anniversary of his death looms
It’s hard to believe that May 16th will mark the fifth anniversary of the passing of Ronnie James Dio from stomach cancer. And while his passing was one of metal’s biggest losses ever, the 5th anniversary of his death will be marked by a weekend of events...Wayne Static memorial show to feature Snot, special guests
It threw a lot of people for a loop last year when Wayne Static was found dead at the age of 48. It was determined that drugs were not the cause of his death, although his official cause of death has yet to released. However, tomorrow night (20), many of his...Follow Us
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...
New & Noteworthy: April’s flood of new music with UNATØNED, Necro, Aspiral (4/25/2025 – 4/11/2025)
April 25, 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 April will see the return of Billy Idol, new works from Ghost, Machine Head and Wednesday...
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...