Album Review: Sum 41 – ‘Heaven :x: Hell’
It's hard to hear that a band you've been listening to for decades is coming to an end. Sum 41 has been making raucous metal-tinged pop-punk for more than two decades, producing classics like "Fat Lip," "In Too Deep," "Still Waiting," "The Hell Song,"...
Witherfall unveil “When It All Falls Away” video
Los Angeles-based dark melodic metal outfit Witherfall have unveiled a video for their latest single, "When It All Falls Away." The track is taken from their forthcoming album, Sounds Of The Forgotten, set to release on May 31st via the band's own label,...
Rammstein reportedly accused of plagiarism in France over “Deutschland”
According to DayFR Euro, Rammstein have been reportedly accused of plagiarism by French synthwave duo Ninja Cyborg, who claim the German industrial metal outfit stole elements from their 2018 track "The Sunny Road" for Rammstein's 2019 song "Deutschland." Legal...
Chilean blackgaze outfit Saddhu to release new single “M.A.” later this month
Chilean blackgaze project Saddhu have announced their new single titled "M.A." to be released on April 13 through all digital platforms. This new track is an affirmation of the particular atmospheric-melodic sound that has distinguished them since the...
Danny Wimmer Presents expands with acquisition of Rocklahoma Festival
Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), the largest independent live event producer in the U.S., has acquired Rocklahoma and Born & Raised festivals, both held at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma. Rocklahoma, established in 2007, has grown to be a staple...
The Legendary Mütiilation returns from the dead & surprises us with a glorious new album
Founded in 1991, the legendary Mütiilation is regarded by many, including yours truly, as France’s definitive black metal outfit. We prayed to Satan for Mütiilation’s resurrection and have seen this enigmatic force return from the grave before. Yet, we honestly...
Photos/Review: Hell’s Heroes Day 3 3/23/2024 – Sodom, Rotting Christ, Necrofier
The final day of Hell's Heroes had the best weather of the weekend. Mostly sunny, but not quite as warm as day 2 and a bit of cloud covered kept the sunburn at bay. The crowds turned out in force and had a stellar time throughout the day, which...
Album Review: Korpiklaani – ‘Rankarumpu’
The Finns of Korpiklaani have always been known for turning folk music into an endless party through their songs, and this is no exception. With 12 songs that surf the Nordic wind, the group is in charge of returning to the basic sound heard within their...
Metal Mixer: Three recent lineup updates – Skid Row, Anthrax & Scar Symmetry
From taking a step back to officially calling it quits, here are three recent lineup changes revealed within the last week. 01) Skid Row enlist Lzzy Hale for May shows after vocalist Erik Grönwall's decision to leave the band: Skid...
New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the final album from Sum 41, the debut of Glyph and a tour EP featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Primus,...






