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...
Album Review: Darkthrone — ‘It Beckons Us All’
Darkthrone’s 21st studio album, It Beckons Us All, dropped on April 26, courtesy of England’s esteemed Peaceville Records. This seven-song offering is instantly recognizable as the work of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto, yet it also demonstrates the duo’s ever-present need...
Serj Tankian to drop solo EP ‘Foundations’ in September; autobiography coming in May
System of a Down's Serj Tankian recently revealed to Metal Hammer his plans to release a new solo EP titled Foundations in September. The EP will feature five songs, some dating back to Tankian's early days with System of a Down, while others are from his solo career...
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:...
New & Noteworthy: Humanoid Release Torment – 4/26/2024
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 heavy new works from Accept, Darkthrone, Inter Arma, Deicide, Full Of Hell, Alien Ant Farm and Black Tusk, the debut...
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...
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Apocalyptica unveil new single “One” featuring Metallica’s James Hetfield
Apocalyptica has taken things to a new level with their third single, "One," from their upcoming album Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, a sequel to their iconic debut. Following the singles "The Four Horsemen" and "The Unforgiven II," "One" features Metallica...
Visions of Atlantis fight “Monsters” in new video
Visions of Atlantis have shared a video for their second single, "Monsters." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Pirates II – Armada, out July 5th via Napalm Records. Vocalist Michele Guaitoli comments: “We fought the raging storms, the most dreadful foes,...
Anvil streaming new song “Truth Is Dying”
Canadian metal veterans Anvil are gearing up for their forthcoming twentieth studio album, One And Only, scheduled to arrive on June 28th via AFM Records. To give a taste for what's to come, the group has dropped their latest single, "Truth Is Dying." Frontman Lips...
New & Noteworthy: October 30th, 2020 – The Raging Wrath of the 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 Carcass, Bring Me the Horizon, Mr. Bungle, Puscifer, and more! For last week’s new releases you...
New & Noteworthy: October 23th, 2020 – Order 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 Pallbearer, Mors Principium Est, Fever 333, a new live album from Devin Townsend and more!...
New & Noteworthy: October 9th, 2020 – Dawn of the New Music
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The week is a bit a slow one, but still features new releases from Five Finger Death Punch, Blue Öyster Cult, Necrophobic, and...