Remembering late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, 37 years later
September 27 remains a painful day etched in the hearts of many, marking the tragic loss of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Thirty-seven years later, Metallica honors his enduring legacy by including songs like "Orion" in their live...
Former Cradle Of Filth and Hecate Enthroned bassist Jon Kennedy has passed away
Former Cradle Of Filth and Hecate Enthroned bassist Jon Kennedy has sadly passed away. He was 46 years old. Kennedy's musical journey included stints with Cradle Of Filth from 1994 to 1995 and Hecate Enthroned from 1995 to 1998. His fellow bandmates have paid...
Metal By Numbers: Thirty Seconds to Baroness in charts – 9/27/2023
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Here are the charts from September 15, 2023 releases. Check out to see how Baroness, Corey Taylor, TesseracT and more debuted in charts. Remember to...
Track Premiere: Black Absinthe stream title track for upcoming album “On Earth or In Hell”
Toronto-based heavy metal outfit Black Absinthe are set to unveil their forthcoming album's title track, "On Earth or In Hell," slated for tomorrow (28th). The track, which takes a stance against historical denial and injustices, encapsulates the band's rage...
Interview: Art Of Shock’s Art Geezar on exploring chaos, resilience, and extreme times on new album ‘Shine Black Light’
Art of Shock have released their sophomore album, Shine Black Light, earlier this month via Century Media. These LA thrashers have taken an intensified direction since their 2020 debut, Dark Angeles. The record was created during such extreme times from the...
Pantera members reflect on nervous comeback performance at 2022’s Hell & Heaven fest
In a recent interview with producer and YouTuber Rick Beato, members of the 2023 lineup of the reformed Pantera Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde, and Charlie Benante shared their thoughts on the band's comeback performance at Mexico's Hell & Heaven Metal Fest last...
Riot (V) sign with Atomic Fire Records, new album set for early 2024 release
Riot (V), the legendary New York City-based metal band, has signed with Atomic Fire Records and is set to release their next album in early 2024, following the success of Armor Of Light. Known for their influential journey in the heavy music scene, the band has...
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Batushka
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of...
Album Review: Prong – ‘State of Emergency’
As a long-time fan of Prong, the anticipation for their thirteenth studio album, State of Emergency, has been long-awaited. With a history spanning nearly four decades, this iconic heavy metal band, founded by Tommy Victor in 1986, has consistently...
Paws, Pets & Metal: Detachment guitarist Rob Folan’s Tuxedo cats unimpressed by new single ‘Choke(d),’ prefer chasing each other around
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s newest column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with New York hardcore outfit Detachment, who just released their new...




