GoFundMe launched for In This Moment bassist’s wife for hospice care & financial help
A GoFundMe campaign was launched for Michelle Johnson, the wife of In This Moment bassist Travis Johnson. Michelle has been battling aggressive breast cancer for the past six years. Guitarist Chris Howorth, a founding member of In This Moment, took to social...
Album Review: Exit Eden – ‘Femmes Fatales’
After a six-year absence, Exit Eden makes a compelling return with their second offering, Femmes Fatales, out now through Napalm Records. The album's thematic core, based on the term "femme fatale," signifies women seizing control of their narratives, embodying...
Witherfall unveil potent new single: “Where Do I Begin?”
Los Angeles-based dark melodic metal outfit Witherfall has recently unveiled their latest single, "Where Do I Begin?" The track is a glimpse into their upcoming fourth full-length effort, Sounds of the Forgotten, set to release on May 31st via the band's own...
Album Review: Ryujin push creative boundaries on self-titled record
It seemed like the Samurai metal outfit Ryujin emerged out of nowhere last year. With Trivium's Matthew Kiichi Heafy attached to the project as producer and making a few guest appearances. However, after a closer look, I realized the band had undergone a name...
New & Noteworthy: Here Comes the Releases – 1/12/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. As the 2024 new music cycle revs up, we will see new albums from metal staples The Rods and Magnum, as well as the first original...
70000tons of Metal: Essential Packing List & Resources 2024
Packing for 70000tons of Metal can be a bit challenging, as the packing needs differ from both a standard cruise and a standard metal festival, landing somewhere in between. Hopefully, this guide will help you gather everything you need to have a comfortable,...
Author & Punisher announce 20th Anniversary North American Tour
Industrial project Author & Punisher is gearing up to commemorate their 20th anniversary in 2024 with a North American headline tour. Taking place from late February to March, the tour promises to delve into the entirety of Author & Punisher's catalog,...
Metal By Numbers: Weapons of Charts – 1/11/2024
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. Here are the charts from December 29, 2023 releases, officially wrapping up the year in charts. With being at the...
Stryper announce late spring ‘To Hell With The Amps: The Unplugged Tour’
Stryper are celebrating their 40th anniversary, without amps. The Christian metal act has announced a special acoustic tour dubbed To Hell With The Amps: The Unplugged Tour. Embarking in late may, the band will perform their hits and fan favorites acoustically...
New Years Day release new single “I Still Believe”
Los Angeles rockers New Years Day have unveiled their empowering new single, "I Still Believe." The track is taken from their upcoming fifth studio album, Half Black Heart, scheduled for release on March 1, 2024. The album includes previously released tracks...






