Judas Priest share “Trial By Fire” lyric video
British heavy metal legends Judas Priest have dropped a lyric video for their new song, "Trial By Fire." The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming studio album, Invincible Shield, out March 8, 2024 via Sony Music. Listen to...
Former Dream Theater vocalist Charlie Dominici has passed away
With sadness, we share the passing of former Dream Theater singer Charlie Dominici. The news was confirmed by Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, who shared on social media earlier today (17th), along with photos of their time together. Dominici, the band's...
7 Metal Music Festivals That Rock The World
Metal music is renowned for its sheer power and unbridled energy, with roaring guitars, thundering drums, and screaming vocals that have captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. And what better way to get fully immersed in this thrilling genre...
Ihsahn unveils “Pilgrimage To Oblivion;” new solo album arriving in February
Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Ihsahn, known for his work with Emperor, is set to release his self-titled solo album on February 16, 2024 via Candlelight Records. To coincide with the announcement, Ihsahn has unveiled a video for his latest single,...
EP Stream: Kilter (Imperial Triumphant) – ‘The Suspended Woman’
Metal jazz band Kilter, featuring Imperial Triumphant's Kenny Grohowski, are set to release their EP, The Suspended Woman, tomorrow (17th). Today (16th), the trio has teamed up with Metal Insider for an early exclusive stream. The EP, featuring Andromeda...
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Dark Tranquillity
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of...
Extreme extend 2024 Tour w/ Living Colour
Hard rock legends Extreme have added additional tour dates to their Thicker Than Blood trek with special guests Living Colour. The new dates have ultimately extended their January/February shows into March. Check out the added dates below and see the...
When We Were Young Festival 2024: My Chemical Romance & Fall Out Boy to Headline
The When We Were Young festival is set to return on October 19, 2024, with headliners My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. Over 50 bands will perform full albums featuring bands A Day to Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Pierce the Veil, and more. Presale starts...
Starset announce 2024 Spring U.S. tour dates
Cinematic rockers Starset will embark on Immersion: The Final Chapter, their upcoming U.S. spring tour. The trek, framed by a dystopian narrative, is set to coincide with Dustin Bates' second novel, A Brief History of the Future, out April 8th, 2024. Tickets...
Slayer’s ‘Show No Mercy’ returns on vinyl for 40th anniversary celebration
Metal Blade Records is set to release two distinct versions of Slayer's Show No Mercy on vinyl to celebrate the album's 40th anniversary. The debut studio album by these thrash metal legends was initially released on December 3, 1983, will now be honored with a...
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Beartooth announce 2024 tour; share “I Was Alive” video
Beartooth's fifth album, The Surface, arrived on Friday (13th) via Red Bull Records, signaling a positive turn for frontman Caleb Shomo, which you can read in our review here. The album, reflecting on a transformative decade, delves into life's highs and lows...
Baroness add new Record Store performance tour dates
Baroness have dropped a deluxe version of their recently released album, Stone (Abraxan Hymns), featuring six live bonus tracks from the band’s 2022 “Your Baroness” tour. The enhanced edition, Stone (Deluxe), is now available for listening. In addition to the...
Kobra Paige (Kobra and the Lotus) unveils debut solo single “Love What I Hate”
After a four-year break from the music scene, Kobra Paige of Kobra and the Lotus has returned by unveiling her debut solo single, "Love What I Hate." The track is taken from her upcoming album, expected to arrive in April 2024, with more details to soon...
New & Noteworthy, July 15th – In Hell I Roam
The reasoning for this title is twofold. One, I am waiting for the heat wave currently melting the Northeast to break, and it can't happen soon enough. Two, waiting for some of the big releases that are due to come out later this year is torturous. There is so much...
New & Noteworthy, July 8th – Take Apart This World
I think the reason July has been somewhat light on releases so far is that we're getting a cooldown period from an overloaded June, giving us time to recover before we get into an equally overloaded August. It's working out so far, and albums that debuted in previous...
New & Noteworthy, July 1st – Where You Lie
Holiday weekends in the US are usually a dead time for releases, and this week is no exception. However, that doesn't mean there isn't anything worth checking out here. The underground talent on display on today's list is well worth your time and attention, so give...