Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...
Guns N’ Roses confirms two Las Vegas shows prior to Coachella
Ever since confirming an appearance at Coachella, fans and critics have been wondering what else Guns N’ Roses have planned for the rest of the year. There are still a lot of questions to be answered, but now we know that at least rumors about the band playing Las...Slash and Duff McKagan confirmed to rejoin Guns N’ Roses
After months of rumors and speculation, it was confirmed last night that Guns N’ Roses would headline this year’s Coachella festival. However, now we know for sure that Axl Rose will indeed be joined by Slash and Duff McKagan onstage. Granted, both Slash and McKagan...Guns N’ Roses to reunite with Slash, play Coachella
According to some sources gathered by Billboard, all the rumors and hints about Guns N’ Roses reuniting with the classic lineup are true and will include playing Coachella 2016 this spring. In the same report, Billboard says the band are planning a 25 date tour...Marty Friedman is more open to returning to Megadeth that we’d thought
When Megadeth’s latest album comes out later this year, as good as it could potentially be, there are many that will talk about what it could have been – a reunion album featuring the classic Rust in Peace lineup of Marty Friedman and Nick Menza. Given...Serj Tankian says there has been talk about new System of a Down music
While System of a Down got everyone pretty excited last year by playing KROQ’s ‘Almost Acoustic Christmas’ show, then announcing a world tour to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. And while the band reconvening for shows is...Follow Us
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...
Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura
Italian blackened post-punk outfit Ponte Del Diavolo continue to evolve their dark, ritualistic sound with the arrival of their sophomore album, De Venom Natura. Emerging from Turin’s underground, the band has crafted a unique identity defined by their dual-bass...
New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...
New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...
New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...