Red Hot Chili Peppers energized the 2024 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony
The Red Hot Chili Peppers performed at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Sunday (11th), alongside artists like Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg. The event featured a musical handover for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with performances staged at...
Nightwish unveil “The Day Of…” video
Nightwish have shared a video for their latest single, "The Day Of...." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Yesterwynde, scheduled to arrive on September 20th via Nuclear Blast. Tuomas Holopainen comments: "'The Day Of...' delivers a message of hope and...
Concert Calendar (8/11-8/17) Metal De-livers: Primus, Slipknot, & more
Hello! It's-a me. SUMMER IS BLAZING BY. YA'LL. WHERE WAS JULY? This week, I listed some spicy new new gigs for you to attend. Have fun looking through some of the best shows below and then buy a ticket or a pair while supporting Metal Insider. Hit me up via Instagram...
Swallow the Sun drop new song “What I Have Become;” new album arriving in October
Finnish death-doom masters Swallow the Sun have dropped a visualizer for their latest single, "What I Have Become." The single coincides with announcing the group's upcoming new album, Shining, scheduled to arrive on October 18th via Century Media Records. The...
Kublai Khan TX share “Supreme Ruler” video; new album arriving in September
Kublai Khan TX has announced their upcoming album Exhibition Of Prowess, set for release on September 20 via Rise Records. Known for their crushing breakdowns and fierce vocals, the band promises this album will be their most powerful yet. To mark the occasion,...
God Dethroned unveil “The Judas Paradox” video
Dutch black/death metal masters God Dethroned have released a video for their latest single, "The Judas Paradox." The track is the title track from their upcoming album, scheduled to arrive on September 6th via Reigning Phoenix Music. The song delves into the biblical...
Rammstein respond to fans as Till Lindemann sues media over misconduct allegations
Rammstein have released an open letter to fans in response to last year's sexual misconduct allegations against frontman Till Lindemann. In 2023, several female fans accused Lindemann of inappropriate behavior at Rammstein concerts and after-show parties linked to the...
Wolfheart share “Trial By Fire” video
Finnish dark metallers Wolfheart have shared a video for their latest single, "Trial By Fire." The track is taken from the group's upcoming seventh studio album, Draconian Darkness, out September 6th via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Mastermind Tuomas Saukkonen...
Exclusive Album Stream: The Aphelion – ‘Nascence’
Canadian progressive metal outfit The Aphelion from are set to release their concept album, Nascence, this Friday (9th). The first of two twin albums, features eight tracks blending sci-fi, prog, and personal experiences. Nascence and its upcoming counterpart...
Mushroomhead unleash “We Don’t Care” single
Mushroomhead will release their ninth studio album, Call The Devil, this Friday (9th) via Napalm Records. To celebrate the album release, the group has unleashed their dark new single, "We Don't Care." The band will embark on a European tour this week, followed by a...
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Jerry Cantrell announces new album ‘I Want Blood’ & shares new single ‘Vilified’
Jerry Cantrell will release his new solo album I Want Blood on October 18 via Double J Music. The album features guest performances from Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), and more. The announcement coincides with...
Mork unveil “Utbrent” video; new album arriving in September
Black metal masters Mork have announced their new album Syv, set to arrive on September 20th via Peaceville. Along with the announcement, they have released a Matt Vickerstaff-directed video for the album’s first single, “Utbrent.” Following Thomas Eriksen’s recent...
ICYMI: Dale Crover shares new song “I Quit” featuring Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil
In case you missed it, Dale Crover of the Melvins has released "I Quit," featuring guitars by Soundgarden's Kim Thayil. The track is the second single taken from his upcoming solo album, Glossolalia, which is scheduled to arrive on September 13 via Joyful Noise...
New & Noteworthy: June 4th, 2021 – New Music in the Water
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 music from Atreyu, Risa Against, Flotsam and Jetsam, and more! For last week's releases you can read the...
New & Noteworthy: May 28th, 2021 – New Music With No Name
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 a live Alestorm release, a solo album from Esa Holopainen (Amorphis), an acoustic Gwar EP, and more! For last week's...
New & Noteworthy: May 21st, 2021 – A Better 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 live releases from Lindemann and Amorphis, new new music from Monster Magnet, The Devil Wears Prada, and more!...