Arch Enemy unleash “Liars & Thieves” video
Swedish metal outfit Arch Enemy have dropped a vdieo for their latest single, "Liars & Thieves." The track is taken from their forthcoming album, Blood Dynasty, scheduled to arrive on March 28th via Century Media Records. The album was produced by Jens Bogren and...
Dianne van Giersbergen (ex-Xandria) unveils “Flameborn” video Featuring Marcela Bovio
Dianne van Giersbergen, former Xandria vocalist, has released a video for her latest single, "Flameborn." The track is taken from her upcoming album Soulward Bound, which she is releasing under her own name, Dianne. Produced by Joost van den Broek (Powerwolf, Epica,...
Album Review: League of Distortion- ‘Galvanize’
League of Distortion, the modern metal project led by Anna "Ace" Brunner on vocals, are set to release their second full-length album, Galvanize, on October 25 via Napalm Records. The sophomore record arrives after two years from their acclaimed self-titled debut...
Vans Warped Tour celebrates 30th Anniversary with 2025 comeback
The Vans Warped Tour is back, officially returning in 2025 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The iconic festival will feature three two-day events in Washington, D.C., Long Beach, CA, and Orlando, FL, as part of its effort to foster the next generation of artists. In...
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...
Paws, Pets, and Metal: Spread Thin’s Ben Demi reveals his dog enjoys Knocked Loose
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 Spread Thin vocalist Ben Demi reveals his dog enjoys listening to Knocked...
EP Review: Spirit Tomb — ‘Sort Tulipan’
Spirit Tomb has returned with a most unexpected cassette, Sort Tulipan. This triumph features two beloved Seigmen tracks — “Sort Tulipan” and “Performance Alpha.” The former hails from Seigmen’s 1994 classic, Total, while the latter serves as the opening on 1997’s...
Breaking Benjamin are back with new song & label
Breaking Benjamin are back with a new song and fresh label, having signed a global deal with BMG. This marks a new chapter for the band as they part ways with Hollywood Records after over twenty years, since their 2002 debut, Saturate. With a new album on the horizon,...
Wacken Metal Battle USA and Canada Open Band Submissions for 2025
Wacken Metal Battle USA and Canada Open Band Submissions for 2025 The prestigious Wacken Metal Battle is back for 2025, offering unsigned bands in both the USA and Canada the chance to compete for a slot at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. This iconic...
Sentencing proposal for Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer released by U.S. Government
Sentencing proposal for Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer has been released by U.S. Government The U.S. government has recommended a sentence of three years of supervised probation for Iced Earth founder Jon Schaffer for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, riot on the...
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Seven Hours After Violet (System of a Down) share “Cry” video
Seven Hours After Violet, the alternative metal project led by System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian, has released a music video for their new single "Cry." The track comes from the band's self-titled debut album, now available via Sumerian Records and 1336 Records. "Cry"...
EP Stream: Maitreya – ‘Auxesis’
Canadian progressive metal band Maitreya are set to release their third EP, Auxesis, tomorrow (11th). The EP showcases the band's growth, featuring complex rhythms and a blend of heavy and melodic elements. Alongside the release, Maitreya has debuted a music video for...
Chilean progressive metal band Crisálida to release new album Niños Dioses in November
Chilean progressive metal band Crisálida have announced their upcoming album, Niños Dioses, scheduled to arrive on November 16. The concept album is inspired by the Incan Capac Cocha ritual, where children were sacrificed to the gods to protect the people. The album's...
New & Noteworthy: Seriously bad releases – 02/27/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The last of February releases arrived on Friday (24th). Which ones did you listen to over the weekend? We were blasting to the...
New & Noteworthy: Dance Releases Dance – 2/17/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We were away last Friday to see Jason Newsted’s art gallery and concert in Jupiter, Florida. Therefore, we’ve looped the previous...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases still awaiting – 2/03/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We’ve reached February, where we finally get to hear the new chapter of Xandria with their new album, The Wonders Still Awaiting....