Interview with Alex Skolnick from Metal Allegiance: “It’s nice to not have this show be predictable . . . you never know who is going to show up”
Interview with Alex Skolnick from Metal Allegiance: “It’s nice to not have this show be predictable . . . you never know who is going to show up.” METAL ALLEGIANCE is a supergroup of sorts, beginning as a celebration of heavy metal, the “core 4” of the band - David...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Leaves’ Eyes
Countdown to 2025: 8 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
Obscura face controversy from former members while releasing new single “Evenfall”
German progressive death metal outfit Obscura have been faced with a bit of controversy between former members following the release of their latest song, "Evenfall." The track arrived on January 8 and is the second single taken from their upcoming album, A...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Katatonia
Countdown to 2025: 8 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
Marilyn Manson announces 2025 North American spring tour
Marilyn Manson has announced a 2025 North American Spring Tour supporting his new album, One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1. Tickets for the North American shows go on sale this Friday (24th) at 10:00 AM local time. Tour Dates: 05/02 Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Kataklysm
Countdown to 2025: 9 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
Snot introduce new singer Andy Knapp at Anaheim concert
Snot recently unveiled their new vocalist, Andy Knapp, during their first concert with him on Friday (17th) at the Parish Room at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. The event was also livestreamed on the band's Instagram, celebrating the band's next chapter....
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Iotunn
Countdown to 2025: 9 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
Legendary guitarist John Sykes dies at 65
We are saddened to report, renowned English guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, and his solo projects, has passed away at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. A statement on his social media,...
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...
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Hammerfall streaming new song “Freedom”
Hammerfall are streaming their new song "Freedom." The track is the third single from their upcoming thirteenth album, Avenge The Fallen, set to release on August 9th via Nuclear Blast. Frontman Joacim Cans emphasizes the album's theme of 'freedom' and individuality,...
Video Premiere: Thirteen Goats – “Murder Lives in the Heart”
Vancouver-based extreme metal outfit Thirteen Goats have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their new single, "Murder Lives in the Heart." The track is taken from the group's upcoming concept album and rock opera, Capricorn Rising, out July 12th via...
Exclusive EP Stream: World on Alert – Debut Self-Titled EP
Montreal's progressive thrash metal act, World on Alert, are set to release their self-titled EP tomorrow (28th). This EP, created during the pandemic, features Gino LaPosta and an impressive lineup of guest musicians from bands such as Mutank, CroMagnum, Ashes of...
New & Noteworthy, June 30th – New Noise
I'll be honest - I've been waiting for the day when I could use that song title as part of an article title. This week, I can cross that off my list. The new releases are led off by an album nearly two decades in the making, and I can assure you that I'm not the only...
New & Noteworthy, June 23rd – I Will Not Bow
Summer has officially begun, and heavy music is out in full force this week with a plethora of new albums. Check out the full list for the first batch of music to blare out your newly-opened windows and deafen unsuspecting pedestrians. Breaking Benjamin, Dark...
New & Noteworthy, June 16 – Madness of an Architect
This week is when things get serious. Now is the time when the summer schedule really starts to grow towards its peak. Prepare yourselves for the rush that is coming, because it will be here sooner than you think. High on Fire, Luminiferous (eOne) High on Fire...
