Ozzy Osbourne apologizes to Britney Spears after critiquing her dance videos
Ozzy Osbourne has apologized to Britney Spears after criticizing her dance videos. On The Osbournes Podcast, Ozzy expressed regret but couldn't help suggesting she change up her dance moves. Despite his constructive criticism, Ozzy emphasized his admiration for...
Gojira’s Joseph Duplantier addresses “Satanic” comments over Olympics Opening Ceremony performance
Gojira's Joseph Duplantier defended the band against accusations of "perpetuating satanism" following their historic July 26 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony performance. Gojira's rendition of "Ah! Ça Ira," featuring opera singer Marina Viotti and beheaded figures...
King Diamond announces North American Fall 2024 Tour
King Diamond will return to North America for a headlining trek this Fall. The Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920 tour will kick off on October 15th in San Antonio, Texas, and conclude on December 6th in Dallas, Texas. Support will come from Overkill and Night Demon, with...
New & Noteworthy: Wake Up the July 2024 Releases
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. July is filled with new music from supergroups Category 7 and Painted Shield, live albums from Ghost and Metal Church, fictitious band...
Gojira and drummer Mario Duplantier comment on Olympics Opening Ceremony performance
Gojira achieved a monumental milestone in their career by performing at the once-in-a-lifetime 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday (26th), and the metal world continues to celebrate their recognition. Despite controversy stemming from religious...
2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: Skillet’s John Cooper cites controversy, organizers apologize, director explains, & Gojira triumphs
While Metal Insider and metalheads worldwide continue to praise Gojira's performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, controversy and clashing opinions have emerged from Friday's (26th) event. Skillet frontman and bassist John Cooper is among the...
EP Review: Final Girls – ‘Prey On the Weak’
Final Girls is on the precipice of something great - and their new EP, Prey On the Weak, is just the beginning. Three songs, clocking in at just over 10 minutes, give us a taste of what's to come - and it's proper death metal with a strong groove and occasional...
Watch Gojira perform at 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
French metal masters Gojira made history on Friday (26th)by performing at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, becoming the first metal band to ever play at the Olympic Games. Their macabre production, in collaboration with opera singer Marina Viotti, paid...
7 Best Ways To Integrate Delta 9 Into Your Meditation
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-9 THC) is a compound found in cannabis that gives it its psychoactive properties. People who want to deepen their meditation practice, they can get unique benefits by including Delta-9 THC in their practice such as deep relaxation,...
Jerry Cantrell announces new album ‘I Want Blood’ & shares new single ‘Vilified’
Jerry Cantrell will release his new solo album I Want Blood on October 18 via Double J Music. The album features guest performances from Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), and more. The announcement coincides with...






