Katatonia part ways with founding guitarist Anders Nyström
Swedish dark metal masters Katatonia have announced the departure of founding guitarist Anders Nyström. Vocalist Jonas Renkse shared the news on social media earlier today (17), stating: "Anders Nyström and I are going our separate ways. A decision not taken lightly,...
Be’lakor announce first-ever North American Tour
The time has finally arrived for Australian progressive death metal outfit Be'lakor to embark on their first-ever North American tour this summer. After years, and we mean YEARS of waiting, the group is finally making the trek across the globe to perform a...
Album Review: Sanhedrin – ‘Heat Lightning’
Who will carry the torch when the old gods die? When Priest hangs up their leather, and Saxon gives up their denim? UFO has already called it a day. Where do we go from here? Lots of bands play "traditional" heavy metal, sure, and there are some standouts out here and...
Album Review: Dorothy – ‘The Way’
Rock singer Dorothy Martin has the gift of song with a voice that compares second to none. She sings with all her heart and soul, and on March 14, 2025, her Los Angeles-based band Dorothy dropped their fourth full-length album titled The Way on ROC Nation,...
Live Gig Review: Cavalera Brought Devastating Mayhem to Brooklyn’s Warsaw – 3/13/25
Okay! This was something, the most memorable night of all. It was a night of brotherhood, a night of morbid sounds, a night of riffs and slam-dancing – of course, I am talking about Cavalera, Necrot, and Dead Heat, who brought one of the most intensely enjoyable gigs...
Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher reflects on Brent Hinds’ departure, uncertain about permanent replacement
Mastodon surprised all on March 7 by the sudden departure of guitarist Brent Hinds after twenty-five years. The announcement was made just two days before their March 9th appearance at the first-ever destination event, Tool Live in The Sand, where the band hired...
New & Noteworthy: The Return of Releases 3/14/2025 – 02/28/2025
March 14, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are highly-anticipated albums from the likes of Coheed and...
Epica unveil new single “T.I.M.E.”
Epica have unveiled a Dave Letelier-directed video for their latest single, "T.I.M.E." The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album Aspiral, scheduled to arrive on April 11. Taking meanings to philosophical perspectives, the track explores...
Mushroomhead announce fall 2025 U.S. Tour
Mushroomhead will hit the road in October 2025 for a U.S. tour. Support will come from Psychostick, Black Satellite, and Mind Incision. Tickets are available at this location. Tour dates: 10/10 Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally's 10/11 Albany, NY @ Empire Live 10/12...
Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin arrested for alleged domestic violence, drugs
Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin was arrested on March 11 in Torrance, California, following an alleged domestic violence incident. According to TMZ, police responded to a 3:00 a.m. call and determined that a verbal argument with his girlfriend had turned...
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Simone Simons unveils “Cradle To The Grave” video featuring Alissa White-Gluz
Epica vocalist Simone Simons has released her debut solo album, Vermillion, today (23rd) via Nuclear Blast. To celebrate its arrival, the singer has unveiled a video for the track "Cradle To The Grave," featuring Arch Enemy's Alissa White-Gluz. Simone Simons and Arjen...
Devin Townsend announces new album ‘PowerNerd,’ shares video for title track
Devin Townsend is set to release his new studio album PowerNerd on October 25th. Townsend introduces his next chapter with the forthcoming record, blending aggression and melody across 11 tracks. The title track, featuring guest Jamey Jasta, showcases a taste for...
Mötley Crüe share cover of Beastie Boys classic song “Fight For Your Right;” new EP arriving in October
Mötley Crüe have announced their new EP, Cancelled, is set to arrive on October 4th via Big Machine Rock. The EP features three tracks, including "Dogs of War," the title track, and a cover of the Beastie Boys' classic "Fight For Your Right." The band first performed...
New & Noteworthy, September 9th – Rejoice
Ladies and gentlemen, we've made it. The golden time of the 2016 release calendar is upon us, and it brings us a tidal wave of amazing new music that has been heralded for months on end. The next few weeks of New & Noteworthy are going to be can't-miss...
New & Noteworthy, September 2nd – Temple
It would happen that the first week of the most exciting September that I've seen in years starts off with an absolute whimper. Only three new albums are coming out this week, but it will only serve as a short respite before we start to hit the real meat of this...
New & Noteworthy, August 26th – Electricity
Can you feel it? Because we're almost there. The new tracks released yesterday from Meshuggah, In Flames, and Every Time I Die, along with the new Metallica song released last week, are all signs that we're about to enter one of the most intense fall release calendars...
