Slayer’s landmark 1985 sophomore album, Hell Awaits, will return next spring with a 40th anniversary reissue through Metal Blade Records.The follow-up to 1983’s Show No Mercy, Hell Awaits showcased a darker, more complex evolution of the band’s thrash sound, drawing...
Phil Anselmo Denies Talking to Zakk Wylde About Pantera Reunion
Earlier this month, murmurings were on this rise in the Pantera camp after Phil Anselmo said that he had spoken to Zakk Wylde about filling in on guitar for a reunion. Now Anselmo says that conversation apparently never happened. Anselmo answered a number of...Guns N’ Roses Not Performing At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction, According To Musical Director
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It’s been two years since Mudvayne released their self-titled fifth album. And since then, not much has been heard from the band, as singer Chad Gray and guitarist Greg Tribbett have been keeping busy with Hellyeah. Well now it looks like fans will have to wait at...So About That Black Sabbath Reunion…
Everyone was ecstatic this morning when it was revealed that the original Black Sabbath was reuniting for a tour and new album. Well…not so fast. Not long after news originally leaked, Tony Iommi himself released a statement downplaying the reunion, saying: “I’m...Geezer Butler Denies Black Sabbath Reunion Rumors
Two weeks ago, we discussed the possibilities of a new Black Sabbath album and tour after Ozzy revealed that the four members of the original lineup were “talking.” While both Bram and I thought a reunion was likely, bassist Geezer Butler would appear to feel...Follow Us
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Raven unleash cover of Metallica’s “Metal Militia”
Silver Lining Music will release No Life ’Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ’Em All on Friday (14th), an homage to Metallica’s 1983 debut. The latest single from the compilation comes from metal legends Raven, delivering a rendition of “Metal Militia.”...
Cold Steel break out with debut album Discipline & Punish, share Top 5 influences
Hailing from Tampa, Florida, Cold Steel stepped into the spotlight with their ferocious debut album, Discipline & Punish, out November 7, 2025, via Spinefarm Records. Blending hardcore and thrash elements, the record was produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood...
New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025
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 music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...
New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...