EP Stream: Siege Perilous – ‘Creations Call’
Denver-based power metal band Siege Perilous are set to release their second EP, Creation’s Call, tomorrow (23rd). This new release blends metal with myth, offering themes of ancient battles and fantasy realms. The EP draws inspiration from LARP, historical events,...
Photos/Review: Megadeth’s LA takeover: two extravagant nights at YouTube Theater
So many factors can attribute to the success of a live heavy metal show, and over the years one of the best of the big four thrashers, Megadeth, has gained much momentous stage success throughout the multiple lineup changes. On Friday, August 9th, and Thursday, August...
Photos/Review: Warrant and Lita Ford rock Long Island on 8/10/2024
Thirty-five years ago, Los Angeles rock legends Warrant burst into the scene with their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich in 1989, tearing up the Sunset Strip in the process. Their follow-up, Cherry Pie the following year cemented the band's mainstream...
Born of Osiris share “In Desolation” video
Born of Osiris have unveiled a video for their new song, "In Desolation," via Sumerian Records. The track arrives before the band joins Jinjer on a fall tour starting next month. The band comments: "'In Desolation' represents the search for clarity within yourself,...
Stryper share “When We Were Kings” video
Stryper have released a Gavin Holmes-directed video for their latest single, "When We Were Kings." The track is the title track from their upcoming 12th studio album, out September 13th, via Frontiers Music Srl. Michael Sweet comments: "We wanted to take you back in...
Dark Funeral announce headlining U.S. Tour Dates
Swedish black metal legends Dark Funeral have announced additional headlining shows during off days on their tour with GWAR this fall. Before joining GWAR on October 17, the band will tour with Ghost Bath from October 4-14. Dark Funeral are also celebrating their 30th...
Balancing Acts: Letallis’ Jake Calonius on navigating the grind between day jobs and rock dreams
Balancing Acts is Metal Insider's new column, in which artists explain the challenges within the music industry by juggling day jobs or multiple jobs while pursuing their musical careers. Guitarist/vocalist Jake Calonius of New Jersey's Letallis has written his story...
Where’s My Bible? reveal “Rahko” video
Finnish Death/Black metal band Where's My Bible? has unveiled a video for the group's new single, "Rahko." The clip, directed by drummer Teppo Ristola, reflects the track's theme of Finnish dark culture, delving into the human mind and soul. Regarding the new...
Riot Fest 2024 stays in Chicago’s Douglass Park, cancels planned move to SeatGeek Stadium
Riot Fest 2024 is returning to Chicago's Douglass Park after initially planning to move to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. This reversal was announced on Wednesday (14th) following successful negotiations between festival organizers, the Chicago Park District, and...
Indie Recordings Has Unleashed a Stellar New Single From Halcyon Days, “N.I.T.C.”
Oslo’s revered Indie Recordings has yet again wowed us, this time with a lethal new single by Halcyon Days titled “N.I.T.C.,” or “Nail in the Coffin.” This brutal yet beautiful composition is sure to mesmerize audiences with its remarkable intensity, wild yet...
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Tremonti shares “Just Too Much” video; new album arriving in January 2025
Mark Tremonti will release his sixth solo album, The End Will Show Us How, on January 10, 2025, via Napalm Records. To celebrate the album announcement, Tremonti has unveiled a J.T. Ibanez-directed video for the lead single, "Just Too Much." Currently touring with...
1349 unleash “The God Devourer” video
Norwegian black metal outfit 1349 will release their eighth full-length album, The Wolf and the King, on October 4, 2024, via Season of Mist. The group has unleashed a Claudio Marino-directed and Artax Film-produced video for their third single, "The God Devourer."...
Blood Incantation announce Fall 2024 North American Tour
Blood Incantation will be hitting the road this fall for a North American headline tour. Support will come from Midwife. Tickets go on sale Friday (9) at 10 AM local time. The tour includes a special hometown release show with special guest Steve Roach to celebrate...
New & Noteworthy: August 13th & 6th, 2021 – …And I Return to New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from Slaughter to Prevail Lorna, and more, as well as a live (kinda) release from Sepultura! For last...
New & Noteworthy: August 2nd, 2021 – Rise from the New Music
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from Dee Snider and Seether, and a live album from The Ghost Inside! For last week's releases you...
New & Noteworthy: July 23rd, 2021 – 9th & New Music
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week is a bit of a slower one but features new releases from Yngwie Malmsteen, The Descendents and more! For last week's releases you...