Vitriol meltdown continues: Kyle Rasmussen responds with 41min video as ex-members form new band
There are two sides to the story as yesterday's (24th) Vitriol saga continues. Vitriol founder, frontman/guitarist Kyle Rasmussen has since responded by releasing a lengthy, 41-minute video addressing the dramatic mid-tour exit of guitarist Keith Merrow, bassist Brett...
Pets, Paws & Metal: Devolver’s dogs choose TV over music
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider's ongoing column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. Fresh off unleashing their sophomore album, Non Compos Mentis, Grande Prairie, Alberta's...
Atreyu share cinematic video for new single “Dead”
Metalcore giants Atreyu have shared a captivating music video for their latest single, "Dead". The song offers a glimpse into the next chapter of the band's career while still maintaining the crushing riffs and emotionally charged melodies that longtime fans have come...
Photos/Review: Omnium Gatherum bring melodeath bliss to Detroit’s Sanctuary on 11/20/2025
Melodeath is one of my favorite metal subgenres, both to listen to and to see live. So when Omnium Gatherum announced a North American tour to start just after the release of their new album, May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way, alongside Aether Realm and...
Vitriol meltdown mid-tour as three members quit, abandon founder at gas station
Portland death metal outfit Vitriol have once again been hit with a mid-tour mass exodus, raising questions about whether this is a streak of bad luck or the band's newest unfortunate pattern. Despite consistently strong musical output, things have unraveled once...
Guns N’ Roses announce 2026 world tour; plan to release two new songs in December
Guns N’ Roses will return to the road in spring and summer 2026, following their massive 2025 run across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The new world tour includes dates in Mexico, Brazil, a European leg, and a return to stadiums across the U.S. and...
New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025
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 the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...
Metal Church return with new lineup; unveil new song “F.A.F.O.”
Metal Church have returned with a revamped lineup and new single, "F.A.F.O.", ready for their next chapter. The 2025 lineup features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bassist David Ellefson, drummer Ken Mary, and vocalist Brian Allen....
Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video
Rob Zombie has unleashed a video for his latest single, “Heathen Days.” The track is taken from his upcoming album The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:
The Devil Wears Prada cancel Vienna show after Mike Hranica hospitalized
The Devil Wears Prada have canceled their Vienna performance after frontman Mike Hranica was hospitalized during the band’s Paris show. According to their latest story update via Facebook and Instagram, Hranica was unable to finish the set and required immediate...
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Aephanemer unveil track-by-track breakdown of new album ‘Utopie’
French melodic death metal outfit Aephanemer are celebrating the release of their fourth studio album, Utopie, out today, October 31, 2025, via Napalm Records. To continue with the celebration, the group has teamed up with Metal Insider for a track-by-track guide....
ODC mark the release of debut album ‘Twisted Love’ with track-by-track feature
French modern rock outfit ODC have dropped their long-awaited debut album, Twisted Love, out now (31st) via BLKIIBLK. To celebrate the release, ODC teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Album Overview — Twisted Love Twisted Love is a distorted...
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil to release memoir ‘A Screaming Life’ in May 2026
Soundgarden founding guitarist Kim Thayil will release his memoir, A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond, on May 19, 2026 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins. The book traces Soundgarden's journey from Seattle's underground...
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...
