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...
Caliban share “I Was A Happy Kid Once” video; announces new member
Caliban have released a video for their new track, "I Was A Happy Kid Once." The clip coincides with the band revealing a change to their lineup adding Iain Duncan on bass and clean vocals. The band comments: "We are excited to announce that Iain Duncan has joined...
Oceano share “The Price Of Pain” video
Deathcore titans Oceano have released a lyric video for their latest single "The Price Of Pain." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Living Chaos, set to arrive on August 30 via Sumerian Records. Oceano will hit the road for their The Living Chaos Tour this...
Balancing Acts: Sofia Frasz of Exiled Hope on juggling day jobs and music careers
The music industry is notoriously challenging, with many artists juggling day jobs or multiple jobs while pursuing their passion. Similarly, publications like Metal Insider work tirelessly, often holding down full-time jobs, if not multiple jobs, battling time...
Reigning Phoenix Music expands to UK; launches RPM International
Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) has opened a new office in Hackney, London, and launched its International division. This expansion enhances RPM's operations in Los Angeles and Hamburg, Germany, focusing on international marketing for artists like Kerry King, Opeth, and...
Avatarium unveil “Long Black Waves” lyric video
Swedish doom and hard rock outfit Avatarium will release their new album, Between You, God, the Devil and The Dead, early next year, on January 24, 2025, via AFM Records. Promising to showcase their signature dark, melancholic sound, the group has unveiled a lyric...
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...
Kerry King regrets not negotiating better financial terms for Beastie Boys’ collaboration
Legendary Slayer guitarist Kerry King spoke with Canada's Border City Rock Talk, reflecting on his surprise guest appearances on Beastie Boys' 1986 track, "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" from their debut album, Licensed to Ill, and Sum 41's 2002 hit "What We're All About,"...
Darkest Hour to join Norma Jean on tour this September
Darkest Hour will join Norma Jean for their trek starting September 9th in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and ending October 4th in Destin, Florida. This follows their upcoming US headlining dates next month. On October 12th, Darkest Hour will perform at Mayhem Fest in San...
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...
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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...