Come on, let’s just admit it: a huge number of people at Heavy Montreal were really, really near-uncomfortably excited to see small Japanese children singing over crushing metal riffs. And guess what? It was awesome! If a band like Dir En Grey can have a completely legitimate following within English-speaking countries, then there’s no denying the combo of J-pop weirdness, Visual Kei elements and amps-on-full blare that Babymetal provides. And for those who may only know of them through the absurd press photos, pay attention to their corpse-painted backing band, all of whom churned out Symphony X-caliber solos during a performance that left a lot of the crowd begging for more. Even though you can’t judge this as a band and more as a true performing act, these guys are for real.

RWAKE announces first album in 13 years, unveil new single
After over a decade of silence, RWAKE have returned with The Return of Magik, set for release on March 14 via Relapse Records. To commemorate the announcement, RWAKE have unveiled a video for the album’s title track. Alongside the release, the band has also confirmed...

ICYMI: Grima share “Flight of the Silver Storm” video
Siberian atmospheric black metal act Grima have released a video for their latest single, “Flight of the Silver Storm.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Nightside, set for release on February 28 via Napalm Records. Nightside marks Grima's sixth studio...

Behemoth share details for new album; unveils new single
Extreme Polish metal giants Behemoth are taunting their haters with the title of their thirteenth studio album, The Shit Ov God, scheduled to arrive on May 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. Known for their unapologetic and provocative artistry, the band promises their most...

New & Noteworthy: Releases …Returns! – 1/24/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes the solo returns of Bumblefoot and Dax Riggs, as well as the latest from Mogwai, Bilk and The Great Old...

New & Noteworthy: Releases Collector – 1/17/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of DUNES, Pigeon Pit and Grave Digger, as well as the final album from Necrodeath, among the...

New & Noteworthy: March of the Releases – 1/10/2025
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 includes the latest works from Franz Ferdinand, Stick To Your Guns, Tremonti and The Halo Effect, as well as the...
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