Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell discusses the possibility of collaborating with Metallica’s James Hetfield
Alice In Chains guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell recently spoke with Metal Hammer, revealing he's open to collaborating with Metallica's James Hetfield. When asked if he'd consider making an album with Hetfield, Cantrell shared that the idea had come up in...
Kim Carlsson releases two brand-new Ritualmord singles
Behöver vi låtsas som om det inte finns några spår? / Do we need to pretend there’s no trace? Behöver vi öppna ännu fler sår? / Do we need to open yet another wound? The Lifelover and Hypothermia legend Kim Carlsson, or “( ),” is a pioneer who needs no introduction —...
Paws, Pets, and Metal: Rod Rodrigues’ parrot squawks along to AC/DC
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. We caught up with artist Rod Rodrigues as he reveals his pet parrot squawks along to...
Karyn Crisis launch GoFundMe following serious medical setback
Ghost Cult Magazine reports the unfortunate news of extreme music artist Karyn Crisis (Crisis, Gospel of The Witches) who has launched a GoFundMe to address health issues she’s faced in recent years. Battling the issue for two years, Crisis has come forward,...
32 bands that disbanded in 2024
From forced retirements to amicable splits, heated arguments, and surprise farewell tour announcements, Metal Insider highlights thirty-two bands that are no more. The list includes artists who ended their careers in 2024, those who retired in 2023 but performed final...
Paws, Pets, and Metal: Chüzo’s pets prefer listening to Gojira
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. We caught up with Montreal’s Chüzo as they reveal their dog prefers to listen to...
Lords of Acid announce Carla Harvey (former Butcher Babies) as new vocalist
Lords of Acid have officially announced former Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey as their new "Acid Queen" vocalist. This news follows a difficult close to 2024, marked by the tragic passing of Tom George from Tag Publicity on December 11th from a massive heart...
Court dismisses negligence claims against former Anti-Flag members; case against Justin Geever proceeds
A New York judge dismissed negligence claims against former punk band Anti-Flag members in a lawsuit involving allegations against their former frontman, Justin Geever (aka Justin Sane). Kristina Sarhadi, who accused Geever of sexually assaulting her during a 2010...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Grave Digger
Countdown to 2025: 27 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...
Paws, Pets, and Metal: Liva share how their pets got into metal
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. We caught up with Montreal’s Liva as they reveal their pets have been introduced to metal...
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Robse (ex-Equilibrium) share “Hey Sturm” video; debut album arriving in August
Robert-Martin Dahn (aka Robse), longtime frontman of Equilibrium, has made his grand return with his new band ROBSE. Their debut album, Harlekin & Krieger, will be released on August 16th via Reaper Entertainment. The group has unveiled a taste for what's to come...
Amorphis share “Black Winter Day” live video
Amorphis are celebrating thirty years of Tales From The Thousand Lakes by releasing the live recording, Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia) on July 12th via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) via CD, BluRay and vinyl. The performance was filmed at the Tavista...
God Is An Astronaut unveil “Falling Leaves” video; new album arriving in September
God Is An Astronaut are back with their new album, Embers, out September 6th via Napalm Records. To celebrate the album announcement, the group has unveiled the first single, "Falling Leaves." The band describes the song as: "A reflective voyage through the brevity of...
New & Noteworthy, April 7th – Rise Above the Sentiment
Who says live albums aren't as important as other new releases? One band endeavors to prove that trend wrong with their new album today, leading off a host of awesome new music. Check it out! Soilwork, Live in the Heart of Helsinki (Nuclear Blast) An ambitious...
New & Noteworthy, March 31st – Storytime
Some bands need no introduction, because their story speaks for itself. Nightwish is one such band, and today, they have unleashed another new album onto the unsuspecting masses. Prepare yourselves! Nightwish, Endless Forms Most Beautiful (Nuclear Blast)...
New & Noteworthy, March 24th – Embrace Nothingness
This week's release schedule isn't dead, but there is a lot of talent that is unexplored by many. Give some of these albums a listen for some undiscovered gems. Of course, you'll know the lead band as the self-proclaimed heaviest band in existence, and one of the few...
