System of a Down & Deftones announce San Francisco show w/ The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys & VOWWS
System Of A Down and Deftones have teamed up for, thus far, a one-night-only event with special guests, The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys, and VOWWS. The show will take place at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA, on August 17th. Sign up for SOAD's mailing list for...
Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison team up for new web series ‘The Madhouse Chronicles’
Ozzy Osbourne has once again teamed up with Billy Morrison, the longtime rhythm guitarist for Billy Idol and former bassist for The Cult. According to the latest episode of The Osbourne Podcast, Ozzy revealed the two will be featured in a new web series, The Madhouse...
Architects share new single “Curse,” announce new tour dates
British metalcore giants Architects have dropped a visualizer for their new single, "Curse." Produced by Jordan Fish and released via Epitaph Records, the track features guttural screams, massive riffs, and powerful vocals from frontman Sam Carter. The new track...
Agalloch to replace My Dying Bride at Maryland Deathfest
Scrolling through social media, one would naturally assume My Dying Bride are focused on celebrating their upcoming album, A Mortal Binding, slated for release on April 19th via Nuclear Blast Records. With a new record, a tour or batch of live gigs is expected to soon...
Pantera issue statement on the passing of Jerry Abbott, father of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul
Pantera have issued an official statement on the passing of Jerry Abbott, the father of founding members Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell. The news broke late last week, addressing Jerry who died at 80 in a Denton, Texas facility. The news was confirmed by a close...
Fifteen videos to check out – 4/8/2024
Metal Insider has collected fifteen videos released within the last week, a little bit less than our 47 collection. A few of these include album announcements with pre-order links, in case you missed anything. 01) Anvil - “Feed Your Fantasy” Canadian metal veterans...
Live Gig Review: The Last Act of Demolition from Girlschool at the Gramercy Theatre on 3/30/24
As if two nights of greasy, raw, tasty guitar riffs from Ace Frehley and Norse battle hymns from Tyr weren't enough, I had to get in one more high-energy night featuring some eighties-style hard rock and assist New York with Lillian Axe and...
Live Gig Review: The Gramercy Theatre Beholds the Heathen Hammer of Tyr on 3/29/24
After an extraordinary evening with Ace Frehley, my excitement guided me elsewhere in Manhattan for a night of sea shanties, mythical hell-raising riffs, vibrant dance parties, and Norse mythology told through song at the Gramercy Theatre. It was Asgard meets New York...
Dragony sign with Steamhammer/SPV
Austrian symphonic metal outfit Dragony, featuring Metal Insider contributor Siegfried Samer on vocals, have signed a new record deal with their new label, Steamhammer/SPV. The signing comes ahead of the band's plan for their fifth studio album to arrive in October....
Live Gig Review: New York Grooves Alongside Ace Frehley at Sony Hall on 3/28/24
Man, between demolition work, hailing to the heathen hammer, shouting it out loud, some good food, and detoxing from Celsius energy drinks, I ALMOST forgot to tell you fine people about my adventures! So hey, come one, come all. Get comfy. Let's take a journey into...
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Nothing More streaming new song “House of Sand” featuring I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe
Nothing More have announced their fifth album, CARNAl, is scheduled to arrive on June 28th via Better Noise Music. To coincide with the reveal, the group released their new single, "HOUSE ON SAND," featuring I Prevail's Eric Vanlerberghe. Guitarist Mark Vollelunga...
Slash releases “Oh Well” single featuring Chris Stapleton; new solo album arriving in May
Slash announces his solo album, Orgy of the Damned, featuring guest vocalists like Chris Stapleton and Brian Johnson, set for release on May 17th via Gibson Records. The album reimagines classic blues tracks with Slash's signature style. Today (12th), Slash has...
Thursday share first new single in thirteen years, “Application For Release From The Dream”
Post-hardcore act Thursday have decided to take a new path, the independent road as they've decided to move forward without a label. A first in twenty-five years. To celebrate their next chapter, the group surprised their listeners with the release of their first...
New & Noteworthy: April 24th – Chunky New Music
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 music from Trivium, Dance Gavin Dance, Katatonia, and many more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the...
New & Noteworthy: April 17th – Doomed 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 music from The Black Dahlia Murder and Abysmal Dawn, a live Myrath album, and more. For last week’s new releases you...
New & Noteworthy: April 10th – New Human. :II: Music.
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 music from Nightwish, Wolfheart, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...