Metallica’s Lars Ulrich celebrates 40 years with Tama in limited-edition signature drum kit release
To celebrate Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich’s 40th year with Tama drums, the company has launched a special Lars Ulrich 40th-anniversary signature drum kit, limited to just 72 units worldwide. This exclusive model mirrors the specifications of Lars's custom M72 tour...
Paradise Slaves (ex-36 Crazyfists, Diecast) release debut single “A Fever to Defeat”
Introducing Paradise Slaves, the new rock group featuring former members of 36 Crazyfists and Diecast. The Boston-by-way-of-Anchorage quartet has released their debut single, "A Fever to Defeat," marking the first taste of their upcoming album set for release via...
Unto Others announce November/December Tour Dates; drops “Pet Sematary” video
Portland Oregon goth-metal group Unto Others, released their latest LP, Never, Neverland, last month. The group will now celebrate the record by embarking on a North American tour starting this November and December, with more dates to be announced soon. Tickets are...
DWP 2025: Louder Than Life returns with Slayer headlining; full Sonic Temple lineup revealed
Louder Than Life 2025: Louder Than Life will return to Louisville, KY, in 2025, with Slayer headlining after their 2024 set was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. The festival, held at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, is set for...
The Halo Effect share “March of the Unheard” video; new album arriving in January
Swedish melodic death metal outfit The Halo Effect have released a video for "March Of The Unheard." The single is the title track from their upcoming album, scheduled to arrive on January 10, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. Guitarist Niclas Engelin comments: "This...
Lamb of God to headline 2025 Headbangers Boat with The Black Dahlia Murder, Clutch, and more
The first round of bands have been announced for the 2025 Headbangers Boat cruise, headlined by Lamb of God, who confirmed their return during this year's event. Joining them will be The Black Dahlia Murder, Brat, Clutch, Crowbar, DevilDriver, Eighteen Visions, Fear...
Video Premiere: Gnarwhal – “The War/Nothing More”
Yellowknife's Gnarwhal have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their song, The War/Nothing More," capturing the harsh reality of wildfires and evacuations that struck their hometown. The track is from their latest EP, Altered States, a darker,...
For My Pain… share “WitchBitch Elite” lyric video; new album arriving in 2025
Finnish gothic metal band For My Pain… are making their official comeback in 2025, two decades after their debut album. Following their reunion announcement in December 2023, the band released their first new single, "Recoil Into Darkness," in April 2024. To celebrate...
Dismember and Exodus set to headline 2025 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Philly
The Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly returns on April 4-5, 2025, at the Fillmore, celebrating its eighth year as a two-day craft beer and metal event. Swedish death metal legends Dismember will headline the first night with a performance of their...
Watch Chelsea Wolfe’s NPR Tiny Desk concert; new EP arriving in November
Chelsea Wolfe continues to support new album, She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She, with a new NPR Tiny Desk Concert that showcases highlights like "Dusk," "Place In The Sun," and "Whispers In The Echo Chamber," alongside "Flatlands" from her 2012 acoustic...
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Tarja unveils “Ciaran’s Well” live video
Tarja Turunen has released a video for "Ciaran's Well," the second single from her upcoming live album Rocking Heels: Live at Hellfest, due December 6 via earMUSIC. Originally from her solo debut, My Winter Storm, the live version captures Tarja's powerful vocal...
Night Flight Orchestra share “Shooting Velvet” video; new album arriving in January
Swedish rockers The Night Flight Orchestra have dropped a video for their new single, "Shooting Velvet." The track is the first glimpse of their upcoming album, Give Us The Moon, scheduled to arrive on January 31, 2025, via Napalm Records. Known for their...
Iotunn share “Earth To Sky” video
Danish/Faroese progressive metal group Iotunn have released a video for "Earth To Sky." The track is taken from their new album, Kinship, and is now available via Metal Blade Records. Released on Friday (25th), the album explores themes of human nature, our...
New & Noteworthy: Conditioned for Releases – 1/5/2024
Metal Insider's New & Noteworthy, the weekly column highlights the latest and most notable rock and metal releases hitting the shelves each week. As we kick off 2024, we see a wave of fresh albums from artists like At The Plates, Cancer Christ, Haywire,...
New & Noteworthy: The end of 2023 Releases 12/29/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this final Music Friday of 2023, we can expect a cover’s album from Lord Of The Lost and the debut of Dominum, among other titles....
New & Noteworthy: Remaining December Releases – 12/22/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Just in time for the holidays, we’ll be seeing new works from more independent and underground artists, along with AI generated works...