Track Premiere: Black Absinthe stream title track for upcoming album “On Earth or In Hell”
Toronto-based heavy metal outfit Black Absinthe are set to unveil their forthcoming album's title track, "On Earth or In Hell," slated for tomorrow (28th). The track, which takes a stance against historical denial and injustices, encapsulates the band's rage...
Interview: Art Of Shock’s Art Geezar on exploring chaos, resilience, and extreme times on new album ‘Shine Black Light’
Art of Shock have released their sophomore album, Shine Black Light, earlier this month via Century Media. These LA thrashers have taken an intensified direction since their 2020 debut, Dark Angeles. The record was created during such extreme times from the...
Pantera members reflect on nervous comeback performance at 2022’s Hell & Heaven fest
In a recent interview with producer and YouTuber Rick Beato, members of the 2023 lineup of the reformed Pantera Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde, and Charlie Benante shared their thoughts on the band's comeback performance at Mexico's Hell & Heaven Metal Fest last...
Riot (V) sign with Atomic Fire Records, new album set for early 2024 release
Riot (V), the legendary New York City-based metal band, has signed with Atomic Fire Records and is set to release their next album in early 2024, following the success of Armor Of Light. Known for their influential journey in the heavy music scene, the band has...
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Batushka
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of...
Album Review: Prong – ‘State of Emergency’
As a long-time fan of Prong, the anticipation for their thirteenth studio album, State of Emergency, has been long-awaited. With a history spanning nearly four decades, this iconic heavy metal band, founded by Tommy Victor in 1986, has consistently...
Paws, Pets & Metal: Detachment guitarist Rob Folan’s Tuxedo cats unimpressed by new single ‘Choke(d),’ prefer chasing each other around
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s newest column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with New York hardcore outfit Detachment, who just released their new...
Obscura drop live video for “Emergent Evolution”
German progressive tech death giants Obscura are gearing up to release their live album, A Celebration I - Live in North America, on October 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. In anticipation, they've unveiled a live video for the track "Emergent Evolution,"...
Nanowar of Steel hilariously confront keyboard warriors in “Metal Boomer Battalion” video
Italian metal comedians Nanowar of Steel are gearing up for their first North America trek alongside DragonFroce, Amaranthe, and Edge Of Paradise, starting on October 20. To get fans pumped for the upcoming run, the band has released a humorous lyric video for...
3Teeth drop video for Tears of Fears cover “Everybody Wants To Rule the World;” announce only show of 2023
Industrial metal act 3Teeth have released their new album, EndEx, on Friday (22nd), marking their first album in four years. To celebrate the album's initial arrival, the project has unveiled a video for the cover of the Tears For Fears classic "Everybody Wants...
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Motörhead’s ‘Another Perfect Day’ marks 40th anniversary with deluxe reissue featuring demos and live recordings
Motörhead's controversial album, Another Perfect Day, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a deluxe reissue. The album, featuring former Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson, who replaced Fast Eddie Clarke, departed from the band's classic sound,...
Duff McKagan shares latest single from upcoming solo album
Duff McKagan has shared a video for "Longfeather," the latest single from his upcoming third solo album, Lighthouse, out October 20th. Connor Ellmann, Kuj Durollari, and Arben Durollari directed the official music video. Duff McKagan's musical journey spans...
Watain share performance video “Before The Cataclysm;” new live album arriving in November
Swedish black metal giants Watain are celebrating their 25th anniversary by releasing a live album, Die In Fire - Live In Hell (Agony And Ecstasy Over Stockholm). Set to drop on November 3rd via Nuclear Blast Records, this live recording captures the band's...
New & Noteworthy, 2/11: The Higher Flight
On a week with a short release list such as this, the time is right for experimenting and growing one's boundaries in metal. Take some time to listen to this week's new releases and maybe discover something that you never knew you would like! Van Canto,...
New & Noteworthy, February 4th – Fire and Ice
This week's list alternates between the deeply melodic and the insanely heavy. A fair amount of it comes from overseas, and nearly all of it consists of well-known acts. Dig in, because the material here is some of the best you will get in 2014! Within...
New & Noteworthy, January 28th – Have a Blast
This week, prog music takes the forefront with a few big name releases, the most significant of which is a new EP from the young leaders of the djent craze. Check out the new stuff as January draws to a close, and prepare for the release calendar to start fattening...