Simone Simons unveils “R.E.D.” video
Epica vocalist Simone Simons is gearing up for her debut solo album, Vermillion, out August 23rd via Nuclear Blast Records. Today (18th), the singer has unveiled a video for the song "R.E.D." Simons and Arjen Lucassen comment: "R.E.D. deals with the rise of artificial...
Brujeria vocalist Ciriaco “Pinche Peach” Quezada dead at 57
We are saddened to report that Ciriaco "Pinche Peach" Quezada, longtime vocalist and samplist for Brujeria, has passed away at 57. Brujeria leader Juan Brujo shared the news on social media earlier today (18th) with the following statement: “I never thought I would...
Exclusive Album Stream: Quiescent Mantis – ‘Here Comes The Swarm’
Tennessee thrashers Quiescent Mantis, featuring Chris Trainor on guitar and backup vocals, Jordan McKenzie on bass and vocals, and Johnny Mejia on drums, are releasing their debut album, Here Comes The Swarm, tomorrow (19th) via Exitus Stratagem Records. Produced by...
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Metal Insider and our partners in the Lambgoat Media Network are stoked to bring you the opportunity to win Two Weekend Passes to New England Metal and Hardcore Festival 2024. The festival features Killswitch Engage, Converge, Machine Head, Suicidal Tendencies, As I...
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Gaerea unveil “Hope Shatters” single; new album arriving in October
Portuguese extreme masked metal outfit Gaerea have announced their fourth album, Coma, is scheduled to arrive on October 25 via Season of Mist. To celebrate the upcoming effort, the group has dropped a Dariusz Szermanowicz-directed video for their latest single, "Hope...
Robse share new single “Von Der Schenke Zur Taverne”
Former Equilibrium frontman Robert-Martin Dahn (aka Robse) has made a return with his new project, Robse. With their debut album, Harlekin & Krieger, arriving next month on August 16th via Reaper Entertainment, the group has unveiled a lyric video for the third...
Exhorder to join Eyehategod on tour next month
Earlier this year, NOLA thrashers Exhorder released their fourth album, Defectum Omnium. The group will now bring the album on the road by joining Eyehategod on a U.S. trek. The tour begins on August 13 in Memphis, TN, and wraps up on September 1 in Chicago, IL....
Sunday Morning’s new EP ‘Forget Me Nots’ gains momentum following release
Sunday Morning's new EP, Forget Me Nots, arrived on June 21st. This release marks their debut with Open Your Ears Records and includes singles "Weight" and "Broken Glass." The six-track EP blends hardcore and alternative styles. From New Haven, CT, Sunday Morning...
Castle share “100 Eyes” video
Bay Area occult doom trio Castle are back after a six-year break with a video for their new single "100 Eyes." The track is taken from their upcoming album Evil Remains, set for release on September 6 via Hammerheart Records. Castle's return features a powerful blend...
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Bewitcher drop “Out Against The Law” single; announces co-headlining tour w/ Skeletal Remains
Portland's Bewitcher have dropped a video for their new song, "Out Against the Law." The track is the latest single taken from their upcoming album, Spell Shock, out September 27th via Century Media Records. The music video features behind-the-scenes and performance...
Charlotte Wessels unveils “Dopamine” video featuring Epica’s Simone Simons
Former Delain vocalist Charlotte Wessels has teamed up with Epica's Simone Simons for her new song, "Dopamine." The track is the third single taken from Wessels' upcoming full-length solo album, The Obsession, out September 20th via Napalm Records. Wessels comments:...
Funeral unveil “My Own Grave” video; new album arriving in October
Norwegian doom metal band Funeral will release their ninth album, Gospel of Bones, on October 18th via Season of Mist. The album features a blend of doom, folk, and classical music, with contributions from guitarist Dave "Gravy" Felton, baritone opera singer Eirik...
New & Noteworthy: March 5th, 2021 – Curse of New Releases
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 Chevelle, A Day to Remember, Witherfall, and more! For last week's releases you can read the...
New & Noteworthy: February 26th, 2021 – For New Music That Wish To Exist
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 Alice Cooper, Epica, Architects and more! For last week's releases you can read the...
New & Noteworthy: February 19th, 2021 – New Music for the Sky
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 Harakiri for the Sky, Icon for Hire, and more! For last week's releases you can read the...