Four Stroke Baron's new album, Data Diamond, originally envisioned as two separate EPs, - one electronic (Data) and one heavy (Diamond), was released on May 31st. The concept evolved, bringing the group's creative process to the forefront, resulting in one unique and...
Amplified: The Existential Gentlemen
Amplified is a weekly column focusing on new and emerging artists. Got a band that fits the bill? Email amplified@metalinsider.net. The Existential Gentlemen first caught our eye with their debut EP, Ethos, so much so that they made one of our Top 10 of 2014 lists....Debut metal albums turning 25 in 2015
Last month, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced their inductees for 2015. It’s no surprise that there aren’t any particularly heavy bands being inducted this year. In fact, the only thing a musical act has to do to qualify for consideration is a) be...Zach Fehl’s top 10 of 2014
As 2014 draws to a close, we check in with the Metal Insider staff to see what new albums got them the most excited. Metal Insider’s contributors have been listing their top ten albums of 2014. We’ve heard from Bram, Zach, Kodi, Matt, Nick, Chip, Anthony, Chris and...New & Noteworthy, November 4th – Target
With the holiday season already looming over us and retailers beginning their annual craze for Christmas, new music begins its usual downward trend, with fewer new releases appearing as we approach the end of the year. This is a particularly short week, with the...Follow Us
Interview: Four Stroke Baron discuss new album ‘Data Diamond’
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Exclusive EP Stream: Along Came A Spider – ‘The Fall’
Cleveland post-hardcore outfit Along Came a Spider are gearing up for their forthcoming EP, The Fall, to arrive tomorrow (21st) via Manic Kat Records. Following the success of their 2021 album Blackhole, the band continues to draw influence from acts like Bring Me The...
Apocalyptica return with ‘Plays Metallica Vol. 2’: A Conversation with Eicca Toppinen on reinventing metal classics
A quick Google search will bring you countless bands and artists covering Metallica songs. Metallica encouraged artists to cover their music with the second Marching Band competition and the release of The Metallica Blacklist, where artists re-envisioned songs from...
New & Noteworthy: March 26th, 2021 – The Bitter 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 a new solo release from Evanescensce, the end of a hiatus for Genghis Tron, and more! For last week's...
New & Noteworthy: March 19th, 2021 – New Relasticity
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 new solo release from SOAD's Serj Tankian, Erra, a live release from Devin Townsend, and more! For last...
New & Noteworthy: March 12th, 2021 – The New Music Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy
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 Rob Zombie, a solo album from Ronnie Atkins, a live album from Conan, and a few more!...