Ingested part ways with vocalist Jason Evans

After nearly twenty years, UK death metal outfit Ingested have parted ways with vocalist Jason Evans. While the reason isn't fully clear, the band expressed it's "the best step for the future of the band and for Jason." Evans has been their since their 2009 debut,...

Gojira’s Joe Duplantier joins PETA for Vegan advocacy campaign

Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier, known for leading the band's historic Olympic opening ceremony performance that landed them a Grammy nomination, stars in a new PETA campaign advocating for veganism. In a striking image captured at New York's Silver Cord Studio,...

Wolfheart to make history with upcoming performance in Saudi Arabia

Finnish melodic death metallers Wolfheart will become the first European metal act to perform in Saudi Arabia. The historic performance will take place during XP Music Futures, a three-day music conference in Riyadh taking place from December 5th - 7th. Wolfheart will...

Gary Holt’s memoir ‘A Fabulous Disaster’ arrives April 2025

Exodus/Slayer guitarist Gary Holt will release his memoir, A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way, on April 8, 2025, via Hachette Books. Featuring a foreword by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, the book chronicles Holt's journey...
Iron Maiden pay tribute to Paul Di’Anno

Iron Maiden pay tribute to Paul Di’Anno

Iron Maiden have paid tribute to their former vocalist Paul Di'Anno, who has passed away at his home in Salisbury. He was 66-years-old. The band expressed via social media: “Monday 21st October 2024 We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di'Anno...

Nymphs vocalist Inger Lorre dead at 61

Nymphs vocalist Inger Lorre dead at 61

Inger Lorre, vocalist of the alternative rock group Nymphs, passed away at 61. The singer died on October 16th due to complications from recently diagnosed cancer. Her mother passed away less than two weeks prior, on October 4th, both confirmed by Jen Wening, Inger's...

Sierra Pilot drop new single “Horizons”

Sierra Pilot drop new single “Horizons”

Canadian rockers Sierra Pilot have dropped a lyric video for their latest single, "Horizons." The track moves as a powerful anthem while taking an emotional expedition to overcome addiction and finding a new purpose. Lead vocalist Taylor Leith channels his personal...

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Jerry Cantrell unveils “I Want Blood” video
Jerry Cantrell unveils “I Want Blood” video

Jerry Cantrell has released a video for the title track of his upcoming album I Want Blood, offering a final preview before its release next Friday (18th). The four-minute track opens with a menacing bass line from Duff McKagan and a building drumbeat from Mike Bordin...

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New & Noteworthy: the other releases – 03/24/2023

New & Noteworthy: the other releases – 03/24/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Check out the releases from March 24th. Which one’s your favorite? Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy!  ...

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New & Noteworthy: Awakening releases – 03/17/2023

New & Noteworthy: Awakening releases – 03/17/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Check out the releases from March 10th & 17th! Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy!   March 17th: ...

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