Slipknot officially announce new drummer
The secret is finally out, and the internet sleuthing can take a break, at least for now. Slipknot have officially taken to social media to make a brief announcement, confirming weeks of speculation: former Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrande is the new drummer....
Testament & Kreator announce ‘Klash of the Titans’ North American Tour w/ Possessed
Thrash masters Testament and Kreator will join forces for the Klash of the Titans tour this fall. The co-headlining trek is not to be missed, which includes special guests, the legendary death metal pioneers Possessed. Starting September 12th in Reno, the 33-date tour...
Slipknot triple announcement: 2024 North American Tour, Knotfest lineup, & confirm new drummer
Twenty-five years ago, a small band at the time, Slipknot, from Des Moines, Iowa, with many members in orange jumpsuits, released their self-titled debut album. Twenty-five years later, they're one of the biggest acts formed within the nu-metal, post-grunge era, who...
From metal Goddesses to non-alcoholic Brew: Reflecting on Kittie’s impact with KittiePig
KittiePig, the non-alcoholic beverage, may seem like another band producing a product to sell. But for this, it goes deeper, is more thoughtful, and carries a greater meaning. Kittie has always been inspiring, pushing boundaries and opting for alternative paths....
Album Review: DOOL – ‘The Shape of Fluidity’
Formed in 2015 by vocalist and guitarist Raven (formerly Ryanne) van Dorst, hailing from the Netherlands, DOOL have come a long way. With the latest and possibly strongest release yet, The Shape of Fluidity, the band cuts you to the core, opening their wounds and...
Double EP Review: Kill Dyll – ‘Antagonist’ & ‘Embrace The Chaos, Vol 1.’
Introducing Kill Dyll, the trap metal artist who transcends genre boundaries with his unique blend of hip-hop, rock, and various subgenres. Hailing from Denver, CO, Kill Dyll's early introduction to diverse music genres sparked his passion for experimentation beyond...
Concert Calendar (4/29-5/04): The Big Kahunas. In Flames, Queensryche, & more
Hey, hey. Hope everything is hoochie-koochie gucci cowabunga with ya'll. I listed a bunch of zang gigs for you this week, and the start of May is looking good. Have fun checking some of the best shows of this work below. Thanks for supporting Metal Insider! I hope...
Interview: Kim Ljung of Norway’s Legendary Seigmen Discusses ‘Resonans’
“Seigmen is one of the few bands in this world that carry the gold standard of quality, integrity, and authenticity that all bands should aspire to reach.” ~ Kark of Dødsengel Norway’s revered Seigmen will unleash their latest studio album, Resonans, on May 3 via...
Album Review: Lethe — ‘Alienation’
Formed in 2012, Lethe have finally returned with their third full-length offering, Alienation. A supergroup duo consisting of Anna Murphy of Switzerland and Tor-Helge Skei of Norway, Lethe represent the meeting of two top-notch talents. While the incredibly...
Fear Factory enlist Butcher Babies’ Ricky Bonazza as temporary bassist
Fear Factory recently welcomed Ricky Bonazza from Butcher Babies as their bassist for a handful of shows. Bonazza stepped in while Fear Factory's regular bassist, Tony Campos, tours with Static-X. Bonazza's live debut with these industrial metal giants was at the Sick...
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Seven recent label signings – 4/29/2024
Change is inevitable, including starting fresh chapters with a new label. While there have been quite the signings and switch-ups, we narrowed down a list of seven most recently announced within the last week. 01) Armored Saint re-sign with Metal Blade Records:...
Mötley Crüe drop “Dogs of War” video: first song without Mick Mars
Mötley Crüe are back with a brand new song, 'Dogs Of War', marking their first release since parting ways with guitarist Mick Mars with John 5 as his replacement. The track, produced by longtime collaborator Bob Rock, merges old-school vibes with a contemporary twist,...
Hammerfall share “Hail To The King” video; new album arriving in August
Swedish metal giants Hammerfall have announced that their 13th studio album, Avenge The Fallen, will be released on August 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. To give a taste of what's to come, the group has shared a video for their new single, "Hail To The King." Joacim...
New & Noteworthy: God Damned You To Releases – 4/5/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Albums hitting shelves this week include the return of The Libertines, the final album from Cock Sparrer and the debut solo LP from...
New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the final album from Sum 41, the debut of Glyph and a tour EP featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Primus,...
New & Noteworthy: Myths of Releases – 3/22/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among this week’s new albums are the returns of Gossip and Brodequin, as well as highly-anticipated works from Elbow, The Jesus...