Foo Fighters cut Citi Field concert short due to severe weather
Due to severe weather, Foo Fighters were forced to end their concert early at Citi Field in Queens, New York, last night (17). The band managed to perform 13 songs out of their usual lengthy setlist before lightning threatened the audience's safety. During the show,...
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...
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Wind Rose release “Rock And Stone” video; new album arriving in October
Italian Dwarven power metal band Wind Rose have announced their new album, Trollslayer, is scheduled to arrive on October 4th via Napalm Records. The group has unveiled a video for the first single, “Rock And Stone,” inspired by the Deep Rock Galactic video game. The...
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:...
New & Noteworthy: December 18th & 11th, 2020 – New & Rereleasesworthy
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 a posthumous release from Chris Cornell, and a bunch of Anniversary re-releases! For last week’s new releases you can...
New & Noteworthy: December 4nd, 2020 – A Whisper 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 Soilwork, Hollywood Undead, and plenty more! For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New...
New & Noteworthy: November 20th, 2020 – Nights 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 Dark Tranquility, Killer be Killed, and more, as well as live album from Iron Maiden and David...