Carnifex announce ‘Necromanteum Part II’ North American Tour w/ Cryptopsy
Deathcore giants Carnifex have announced their Necromanteum Part II North American tour with Cryptopsy. Support on the trek includes Mental Cruelty, Organectomy, and Heavy Hitter. Tickets are available at this location. Carnifex's Scott Ian Lewis comments: "We...
Interview: Unleash the Archers’ Brittney Slayes discusses AI and Sci-Fi inspirations in new album ‘Phantoma’
Unleash The Archers, the Canadian power metal outfit, have released their most ambitious record to date, Phantoma, which arrived on May 10th via Napalm Records. This concept album delves into the world of AI, drawing inspiration from iconic science fiction films like...
New & Noteworthy: Theories of Releases – 6/7/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first New Music Friday of June sees releases from veteran bands like Bon Jovi, Cactus and Evergrey, as well as Butthole Surfers’ JD...
Simone Simons (Epica) unveils “In Love We Rust” video
Epica vocalist Simone Simons has unveiled a video for her new song "In Love We Rust." The track is the second single taken from her debut solo album, Vermillion, written alongside Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon). The record is set to arrive on August 23 via Nuclear Blast...
Metallica marching band competition returns for second year
The Metallica Marching Band Competition is back, with nearly 500 U.S. colleges and high schools expected to participate. Sign-ups are open from June 6 to September 23, with submissions due by November 25. The competition, presented by Metallica and Sweetwater, offers...
Deathwish share Track By Track guide for new album ‘The Fourth Horseman’
Deathwish, from northern Wisconsin, are set for their new album, The Fourth Horseman, to drop tomorrow (7th) via Beer City Records (pre-order here). Known for their fierce, thrashy, hardcore punk sound, the band blends metal, hardcore, and punk rock throughout their...
Video Premiere: Shumaun – “Opposing Mirrors”
Virginia-based progressive rock outfit Shumaun have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere the video for their latest single, "Opposing Mirrors." The track is the title track from their upcoming album, set to arrive on June 28th. The single features a lineup of...
Xasthur release new single “Selling Yourself to Die”
Xasthur has released "Selling Yourself to Die," the final single from their upcoming album Disharmonic Variations, set for release on July 5th. Scott Conner comments: "Giving too much of yourself, or whatever you have, and receiving very little in return. It means not...
Nebula bassist Ranch Sironi has died
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Nebula bassist, Ranch Sironi. Sironi joined the band in 2019 and rejoined in 2023, taking over for Tom Davies, who passed away in 2023 from leukemia. The Los Angeles stoner-rock outfit confirmed the news on social media...
Poppy releases new single “New Way Out”
Poppy has released her latest single, "New Way Out," via Sumerian Records. Showcasing Poppy's unique style, the track blends hard rock and industrial pop elements. The single follows her successful collaborations with Bad Omens and Knocked Loose, which were both seen...






