Dutch melodic synth-metal masters Delain are gearing up for their new EP, Dance with the Devil, this Friday (8th) via Napalm Records. To celebrate the upcoming release, the group has released a video for the song "The Reaping." Martijn Westerholt comments: “’The...
Billboard clarifies: Urban Outfitters not biggest vinyl retailer
We were both surprised and not surprised last week when Urban Outfitters said that they were the world’s largest vinyl seller. Surprised because, well, there are so many other places to buy music out there, but not surprised because not that many of them sell...Today in record biz: Pornhub launches label, Urban Outfitters sells tons of vinyl
With the music industry continuing to mutate and adjust to biz in 2014, it’s a slightly uncommon occurrence to see a new label launch that isn’t one directly by an artist. However, today it was officially announced that there’s a new label being...Five early Megadeth albums getting vinyl picture disc reissue treatment
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Delain unveil “The Reaping” video
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Patriarkh (formerly Batushka) share “ВЕРШАЛИН IV” video; new album arriving in January
Polish black metal band Patriarkh, formerly known as Batushka, has released a music video for their new single, "ВЕРШАЛИН IV," from their upcoming concept album ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ, due January 3, 2025, via Napalm Records. The album weaves Orthodox-inspired vocals and...
Helloween share “Eagle Fly Free” live video
Helloween are gearing up for the release of Live at Budokan, a new live album set to drop on December 13, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The group are currently recording their next studio album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind. In the meantime, the metal legends...
New & Noteworthy: Theories of Releases – 6/7/2024
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 June sees releases from veteran bands like Bon Jovi, Cactus and Evergrey, as well as Butthole Surfers’ JD...
New & Noteworthy: Releases of the Forgotten – 5/31/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new works from the likes of Buffalo Tom, Big Head Todd And The Monsters, Nestor, Shrapnel & Thou, the debut of...
New & Noteworthy: Pro Releases – 5/24/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’ will see highly-anticipated works from Lenny Kravitz, Twenty One Pilots, Capstan and Rotting Christ, the return of Say...