Coheed and Cambria share “The Joke” video
Coheed and Cambria have released a video for their standalone single, "The Joke." The track, along with a remixed and remastered B-side rarity titled "Deranged," are taken from the Vaxis II LP sessions. The clip features "Al The Killer," a character from Coheed's The...
Cemetery Skyline (Dark Tranquillity, Insomnium, etc.) drop “In Darkness” video
Cemetery Skyline, the new supergroup featuring vocalist Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity, The Halo Effect), guitarist Markus Vanhala (Insomnium, Omnium Gatherum, I Am The Night), keyboardist Santeri Kallio (Amorphis), bassist Victor Brandt (Dimmu Borgir, Witchery),...
Legendary producer Steve Albini passes away at 61
Steve Albini, a legendary producer and musician, has passed away at the age of 61. His passion for music was evident in the countless albums he recorded and the alternative rock sound he shaped with artists like Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, and many more. As the...
Track Premiere: Cruce Signatus – “Lus Gladii”
Milwaukee-based multi-instrumentalist David Frazer, known for his work with Pillaging Villagers, is gearing up for the release of the instrumental self-titled debut of his project, Cruce Signatus, scheduled to arrive on June 7th. This debut marks the first installment...
Kittie reveal details for first new album in thirteen years; shares new single “Vultures”
Kittie have finally unveiled details for their long-awaited new album, Fire, slated for release on June 21st via Sumerian Records. To celebrate the reveal, the group has dropped a video for their latest single, "Vultures." The clip features live footage from their...
Amorphis & Dark Tranquillity announce co-headlining North American Tour w/ Fires In The Distance
Finnish metal giants Amorphis are teaming up with Swedish melodic death metal masters Dark Tranquillity for a co-headlining North American tour with support from Fires In The Distance. The trek kicks off on September 3rd in Richmond, VA, and will run through October...
Coal Chamber announce summer tour w/ Fear Factory, Twiztid, Wednesday 13 & Black Satellite
Coal Chamber are returning to the road for a Fiend For The Fans Tour. The trek will bring lots of nostalgia with the help of supporting acts Fear Factory, Twiztid, and Wednesday 13, who will be playing music from Murderdolls., The run will also welcome the new with...
Simone Simons unveils new single “Aeterna;” debut solo album arriving in August
Epica vocalist Simone Simons has joined forces with legendary Arjen Lucassen to collaborate on her debut solo album. Vermillion, is set to arrive on August 23 via Nuclear Blast Records. To give a taste for what's to come, Simons has unveiled a video for her first...
KK’s Priest & Accept announce North American Tour
KK's Priest and Accept are joining forces for a North American tour starting August 31 in Los Angeles, CA. The trek will feature both bands showcasing tracks from their latest albums: The Sinner Rides Again by KK's Priest and Humanoid by Accept. Tickets go on sale...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Acod
Countdown to 2025: 268 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable.After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
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Exclusive EP Stream: Shroud of Despondency/LanzerRath split
Shroud of Despondency from Michigan are gearing up for their latest cosmic black metal offering in collaboration with LanzerRath. This split EP, set to arrive tomorrow (10th). Rory Heikkila, the driving force behind Shroud of Despondency, channels personal loss and...
Kittie reveal details for first new album in thirteen years; shares new single “Vultures”
Kittie have finally unveiled details for their long-awaited new album, Fire, slated for release on June 21st via Sumerian Records. To celebrate the reveal, the group has dropped a video for their latest single, "Vultures." The clip features live footage from their...
Simone Simons unveils new single “Aeterna;” debut solo album arriving in August
Epica vocalist Simone Simons has joined forces with legendary Arjen Lucassen to collaborate on her debut solo album. Vermillion, is set to arrive on August 23 via Nuclear Blast Records. To give a taste for what's to come, Simons has unveiled a video for her first...
New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024
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 debut of Jakobs Castle, the return of classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Knopfler and James, as well as new...
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,...