Wardruna release video for new single “Hibjørnen”
Norwegian folk masters Wardruna have released “Hibjørnen,” the latest single and video from their upcoming album Birna, due January 24, 2025 via Sony Music/By Norse Music. The album, rooted in Norse traditions, explores themes of nature with the bear as a central...
Interview: Rivetskull’s Chad McMurray discusses sophomore album ‘Absence of Time’
The classic phrase "time flies" feels more relevant as we age. We put things off, telling ourselves, "I'll get to it tomorrow," only to find that weeks, or even months, have disappeared in a blur. This idea takes center stage in Seattle's Rivetskull's sophomore...
Mark Morton (Lamb of God) unveils Lynyrd Skynyrd cover “The Needle and the Spoon” with Neil Fallon (Clutch)
Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton has released a cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's classic "The Needle and the Spoon," featuring Clutch's Neil Fallon on vocals. This rendition adds a unique edge while paying homage to Morton's southern rock roots, shaped by Skynyrd's...
Tool expand 2025 Tour with two additional Mexico shows
Tool have expanded their 2025 tour with two additional performances in Mexico: March 12 in Monterrey at Explanada del Estadio Mobil Super and March 18 in Guadalajara at Calle 2. These dates join Tool’s recently announced South American and Caribbean debut, including...
System of a Down’s Serj Tankian unveils “Life’s Revengeful Son” video
System of a Down's Serj Tankian has unveiled a video for his latest single, "Life's Revengeful Son." The track is the fourth single from his Foundations EP, released last month via Gibson Records. Watch the clip below: Feature Image Photo Credit: Travis Shinn
Ghost announces 2025 World Tour
Ghost will embark on a major world tour in 2025, with a European leg beginning April 15 in Manchester, UK, and concluding May 24 in Oslo, Norway. The North American tour will kick off July 9 in Baltimore, MD, concluding August 16 in Houston, TX. This tour is expected...
Concert Calendar (10/28-11/03) Halloween ’24 Thrives! King Diamond, Iron Maiden, & more
Ya'll, what a week we're having. Wednesday is King Diamond/Overkill/Night Demon (before HALLOWEEN, obviously), and Ian's hitting up in what can only be described as a super-fan Iron Maiden gig on Saturday night because, hey, that’s what you do when you know more than...
New & Noteworthy: PowerReleases – October 25 – August 2, 2024
Editor's Note: New & Noteworthy has finally returned! After a lengthy delay with server issues, Metal Insider is back and here's all the New & Noteworthy releases from August 2nd - October 25th, including new playlists added and updated. Enjoy! October...
Witherfall share “Echoes” video
Dark melodic metal outfit Witherfall have dropped a video for their song, “Echoes.” The track is a bonus from the deluxe edition of their new album, Sounds of the Forgotten, out via DeathWave Records (read our review here). Witherfall just kicked off their tour with...
Ghost to release ‘Rite Here Rite Now’ concert film in December
Ghost will release their concert film Rite Here Rite Now on December 6 in various physical formats, including DVD, Blu-ray, 4K, and VHS. The film, capturing Ghost's sold-out two-night event at Los Angeles's Kia Forum, features the complete setlist along with a...
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Ensiferum share “Fatherland” video
Finnish folk metal giants Ensiferum have dropped a video for their latest single, “Fatherland." The track is taken from their latest album Winter Storm, available now via Metal Blade Records. Bassist Sami Hinkka comments on the track: “As so many times earlier, the...
Kreator share “666 – World Divided” live performance video
German thrash legends Kreator have shared a live video for, "666 - World Divided." The clip is taken from their April 2023 performance in Chile. The show will be released as a digital album on November 19, 2024. Watch the clip below: Remaining co-headlining Klash of...
Arch Enemy unleash “Liars & Thieves” video
Swedish metal outfit Arch Enemy have dropped a vdieo for their latest single, "Liars & Thieves." The track is taken from their forthcoming album, Blood Dynasty, scheduled to arrive on March 28th via Century Media Records. The album was produced by Jens Bogren and...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Out – 10/20/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Hitting shelves this week, we have the first new material from The Rolling Stones in nearly two decades and a return to form from...
New & Noteworthy: Goodnight, Releases, I Love U, Listen – 10/6/2023 – 10/13/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Over the next two weeks, we have the return of Dogstar and prog-rocker Trevor Rabin to look forward to, as well as new works from...
New & Noteworthy: The releases ride again 9/29/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s albums include the debut of a new death metal project from Volbeat’s Michael Poulsen and the return of...