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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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...
Mushroomhead release new single “Prepackaged”
Mushroomhead have dropped a video for their new single, "Prepackaged." The track is taken from the group's upcoming ninth album, Call The Devil, set for release on August 9 via Napalm Records. The album features the return of guitarist Dave "Gravy" Felton and...
Escuela Grind share “Turbulence” video; new album arriving in October
Escuela Grind have announced their new album, Dreams on Algorithms, is set to arrive on October 18 via MNRK Heavy. Recorded at GodCity studio with producer Kurt Ballou and mastered by Nick Townsend, the forthcoming record follows their 2022 debut, Memory Theater....
New & Noteworthy: November 13th, 2020 – Carnival 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 Phil Campbell of Motörhead, live releases from Katatonia and Periphery, and more! For last...
New & Noteworthy: November 6th, 2020 – Endless Twilight 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 Orianthi and Sólstafir, as well as an Alter Bridge live release! For last week’s new releases you...
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...