Album Review: Seigmen — ‘Resonans’
Finally, the legendary Seigmen have returned with the long-awaited Resonans, their first album since Enola (2015). A group that even royals can’t help but adore, Seigmen performed at Crown Prince Haakon’s 40th birthday party, where the future king himself joined them...
Dark Tranquillity share new single “Unforgivable”
Dark Tranquillity have unveiled a taste of their upcoming album Endtime Signals, set to release on August 16 via Century Media Records. Their latest single, "Unforgivable," coincides with a video shot during tours in Türkiye and Mexico, capturing the band's live...
Interview: Breaking Benjamin’s Keith Wallen discusses sophomore solo album, ‘Infinity Now’
Breaking Benjamin guitarist Keith Wallen prepares to unleash his sophomore solo album, Infinity Now, via Rise Records on May 3. Infinity Now is the follow-up to This World or the Next (2021), which was preceded by The EP Allies (2014). This catchy and radio-friendly...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Aborted
Countdown to 2025: 274 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. Metal Insider attempted to guess the first wave announcements wouldn’t hit until at least...
Sick New World Highlights: Slipknot, System of a Down, Kittie, etc.
Sick New World 2024 in Las Vegas on April 27th was a success despite our thoughts on moving to a two-day event. Regardless, the response is still flowing today with performances by Slipknot, System of a Down, A Perfect Circle, Kittie, and more. We selected a handful...
Live Gig Review: An Electrified Spring Evening with Uli Jon Roth at the Iridium on 4/27/24
For the last weekend in April, famed Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth, made his way to New York for a two-night takeover at the Iridium during his Interstellar Sky Guitar tour. A hundred and eighty packed the house that Les Paul built for an evening of rock and...
Slipknot officially announce new drummer
The secret is finally out, and the internet sleuthing can take a break, at least for now. Slipknot have officially taken to social media to make a brief announcement, confirming weeks of speculation: former Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrande is the new drummer....
Testament & Kreator announce ‘Klash of the Titans’ North American Tour w/ Possessed
Thrash masters Testament and Kreator will join forces for the Klash of the Titans tour this fall. The co-headlining trek is not to be missed, which includes special guests, the legendary death metal pioneers Possessed. Starting September 12th in Reno, the 33-date tour...
Slipknot triple announcement: 2024 North American Tour, Knotfest lineup, & confirm new drummer
Twenty-five years ago, a small band at the time, Slipknot, from Des Moines, Iowa, with many members in orange jumpsuits, released their self-titled debut album. Twenty-five years later, they're one of the biggest acts formed within the nu-metal, post-grunge era, who...
From metal Goddesses to non-alcoholic Brew: Reflecting on Kittie’s impact with KittiePig
KittiePig, the non-alcoholic beverage, may seem like another band producing a product to sell. But for this, it goes deeper, is more thoughtful, and carries a greater meaning. Kittie has always been inspiring, pushing boundaries and opting for alternative paths....






