Epica unveil “The Ghost in Me (Danse Macabre)” video
Epica have unveiled a haunting video for their new single, “The Ghost in Me (Danse Macabre),” created in collaboration with Dutch theme park De Efteling. The video, inspired by De Efteling’s Danse Macabre attraction opening on October 31, captures a chilling dance...
Jon Schaffer sentenced to three years probation; breaks three-year silence with apology
Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer has been sentenced to three years' probation and 120 hours of community service following his involvement in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Alongside probation, Schaffer was ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution and a...
As I Lay Dying: ‘Shaped By Fire’ pulled temporarily; band issues statement
As news circulates about recent upheavals within As I Lay Dying, speculation has mounted over the unexpected departures and possible underlying issues within the band. While some may view these developments as reminiscent of Tim Lambesis' past, it may be more about...
Album Review: Better Lovers – ‘Highly Irresponsible’
It was hard not to get excited when guitarist Jordan Buckley posted the thrilling video of fellow Every Time I Die bandmates, drummer Clayton "Goose" Holyoak, and bassist Stephen Micciche, with producer Will Putney. To further fuel the fire, the terms "monster riff"...
Tool announce ‘Tool Live in the Sand’ destination festival for March 2025
Tool and Festication have unveiled their first-ever Tool Live in the Sand destination festival, set to take place from March 7-9, 2025, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Royalton Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The event will feature two live Tool...
Linkin Park share “Over Each Other” video
Linkin Park have dropped a video for their new song, "Over Each Other," directed by the band's Joe Hahn, known for creating classic videos like "Numb." The clip was shot in South Korea following the band's September 28 concert. The track is taken from the band's...
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson honors former frontman Paul Di’Anno at Minnesota show
Iron Maiden have paid tribute to their former singer, Paul Di'Anno, during their October 22 concert at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Before performing "The Time Machine," current frontman Bruce Dickinson honored Di'Anno, stating: "So, this next track is...
As I Lay Dying: key members quit, European Tour canceled: what we know so far
We are less than a month away from the release of As I Lay Dying's latest effort, Through Storms Ahead. And it seems those storms have already begun. The album, their first in five years following 2019's Shaped By Fire (released via Nuclear Blast Records), marks their...
Video Premiere: BornBroken – “Am I Invisible”
Canadian death thrashers BornBroken have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere the video for the title track of their third album, Am I Invisible, directed by Chris Kells of The Agonist. The song delivers an intense fusion of death and thrash metal. At the same...
Covering Norway’s Finest: Spirit Tomb’s Leon Kristoffer discusses new EP, ‘Sort Tulipan,’ a celebration of the revered Seigmen
“Seigmen is one of my all-time favorites, and I look at their music as a cinematic soundtrack of my life, and their latest release, ‘Dyret,’ is a monument of their great legacy. I had extremely high expectations when I learned that Leon had made his interpretations of...
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Silverstein share “Confession” video; double album arriving in 2025
Canadian rockers Silverstein are gearing up for their 25th anniversary with an ambitious double album, Antibloom / Pink Moon. The band ventured into Joshua Tree for inspiration, resulting in what they describe as their most eclectic and dynamic work to date. Antibloom...
Hillhaven drop “Temple & Tomb” video
Hillhaven have released a video for their sixth single, "Temple & Tomb." The band features vocalist Chris Kelly (Alustrium, ex-Galactic Empire), rumored to play for Babymetal, drummer Maty Madiro (From Ashes to New), guitarist Ricky Armellino, guitarist Jimmy...
Dead Icarus (ex-Atreyu) share “1 Million Days” video
Dead Icarus, featuring former Atreyu vocalist Alex Varkatzas, have released a horror-inspired video for "1 Million Days." The track is taken from their debut album Zealot, set to arrive on October 31 via MNRK Heavy. Varkatzas comments: "'1 Million Days' is as close as...
New & Noteworthy: Chaos releases – 9/22/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s list finds us looking forward to albums from Cannibal Corpse, Chaver, My Lament, Teenage Fanclub, Winterstorm,...
New & Noteworthy: Releases of Being – (5/5/2023 – 9/15/2023)
New & Noteworthy has returned! Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this week’s list, we’re not only bringing you the week’s must-know releases, we’re taking you back to the...
New & Noteworthy: Reader of the releases – 04/28/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. 2023 is flying by with April coming to a close! With the new Elvenking album to the live Cradle of Filth record, there’s so much...