Dream Theater begin work on first studio album with Mike Portnoy in 15 Years
Dream Theater has officially started production on their sixteenth studio album, marking their first LP since drummer Mike Portnoy's return last October. Portnoy, who co-founded the band in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung,...
The Sinister Initiative Confirms Several Releases for 2024
The Sinister Initiative has been infecting the world with many of the most brilliant and lethal musical atrocities since its rebirth in 2022. TSI was founded by Shining’s genius mastermind, Niklas Kvarforth, who brings decades of experience as a label owner....
Ozzy Osbourne slams Kanye West for unauthorized “Iron Man” sample
Ozzy Osbourne has criticized Kanye West for allegedly using a sample of a Black Sabbath classic at a listening party for the rapper's new album Vultures. The event, hosted by West and Ty Dolla $ign at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday (8th), featured a...
My Dying Bride share “Thornwyck Hymn” video; new album arriving in April
British death-doom legends My Dying Bride have announced their fifteenth full-length offering, A Mortal Binding, slated for release on April 19th via Nuclear Blast Records. To celebrate the reveal, the group has dropped a Daniel Gray-directed video for the...
Craft lead singer Nox “will be taking a step back” from the group
Craft have announced longtime frontman Nox will be taking a step back from his duties within the band. Nox has helped make Craft one of Sweden’s top black metal powerhouses. His excellent raw and commanding vocal delivery has served Craft’s sinister aims since...
Enslaved share “Forest Dweller” visualizer featuring Jo Quail
Norway's avant-garde-progressive metal giants Enslaved are celebrating the first anniversary of their album, Heimdal, with a deluxe edition set to release on March 1st via Nuclear Blast. The deluxe edition will feature the original studio album and alternative...
Death To All announce ‘The Scream Of Perseverance Tour: A Tribute to Death’ w/ Cryptopsy
In honor of Death's Chuck Schuldiner, Death To All presents The Scream of Perseverance Tour, featuring special guests Cryptopsy. This unique tour offers a two-night experience in multiple cities, celebrating the legacy of Death. The first night showcases the...
Nite announce March Tour Dates
Nite are ready for this year's Hell's Heroes festival. The group has announced a string of tour dates surrounding the March event with support from Persekutor and Intranced. Tour Dates: 03/16 Los Angeles, CA @ 1st Street Pool Hall w/ Persekutor,...
Video Premiere: Serpents see “The Void” in new lyric video
Poland metalcore outfit Serpents have teamed up with Metal Insider to unveil their latest lyric video for "The Void." Following the release of this hypnotic track earlier this year, marking their fourth single, the band offers a captivating visual experience to...
Cryptopsy, Voivod, Kataklysm, etc. nominated for 2024 Juno Awards
The nominees for the 2024 Juno Awards have arrived. Known as Canada’s version of the Grammys, the nominations dropped on Tuesday (6th), celebrating Canada’s biggest artists. The 2024 award ceremony will take place on March 24th at the Scotiabank Centre in...






