Interview: Göden members delve into their sophomore album ‘Vale of the Fallen’
New York death/doom outfit Göden have recently released their sophomore offering, Vale of the Fallen, in May via Svart Records. The follow-up to their 2020 debut, Beyond Darkness, showcases an even heavier sound with added intensity. Metal Insider caught up the group...
Ten important releases celebrating 30th anniversaries in 2024
Turn the clock three decades back, and you have landed in a great and miserable time for rock and metal. In particular, many of the most well-known black metal albums were released around this period, though posers had just begun to infiltrate the genre. Meanwhile, it...
The Kovenant are back; announce live performances
Norwegian metal outfit The Kovenant have returned from hiatus and are preparing to return to the live stage. They will perform their 1998 album Nexus Polaris in its entirety at Eindhoven Metal Meeting 2024, 70000 Tons Of Metal, and Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 2025....
Creed to celebrate 25th anniversary of ‘Human Clay’ with Deluxe Edition
Creed are set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 1999 album Human Clay with a remastered deluxe edition, set to arrive just before their fall tour, on August 16th. The album includes hits like "Higher" and "With Arms Wide Open," plus rarities and a previously...
John 5 releases new song “A Hollywood Story;” announces fall tour dates
Guitar virtuoso John 5 has released a video for his new song, "A Hollywood Story," detailing his musical career from picking up his first guitar at age seven to touring with artists such as Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Rob Halford, and most recently, Mötley Crüe. John...
Testament to release remastered versions of The Legacy & The New Order in July
Bay Area thrash legends Testament will release remastered versions of their seminal albums The Legacy and The New Order on July 12th via Nuclear Blast Records. To celebrate, the band has also released video visualizers for "Over the Wall" and "Into the Pit." Chuck...
Jinjer announce 2024 North American fall tour w/ Hanabie & Born Of Osiris
Jinjer have announced their return to North America for a fall headline tour. Support will come from Hanabie and Born Of Osiris. The tour starts on September 20 in Sayreville, NJ, and concludes on October 13 at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA. Fans can...
Judas Priest announce leg 2 of ‘Invincible Shield’ tour w/ Sabaton
Judas Priest have announced the second leg of their Invincible Shield tour, featuring special guests Sabaton. The tour includes 23 North American dates this fall, starting September 13 in Montreal and ending with three Texas shows on October 22, 24, and 26. Tickets go...
Nails unleash “Imposing Will” single; new album arriving in August
Southern California’s Nails have announced their long-awaited fourth album, Every Bridge Burning, is set to arrive on August 30th via Nuclear Blast Records. The album, produced by Kurt Ballou and featuring artwork by Jef Whitehead, led by founding vocalist/guitarist...
Live Gig Review: Racket Makes Some Noise with the Dead Daisies on 6/6/24
I have told you about some great adventures lately. My reviews for Abbath, Girlschool, and Blind Guardian speak for themselves. Nearly a scorching new season is arriving, and I am still amazed from going non-stop of covering the best of the best of the best these past...
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Fleshgod Apocalypse unleash “Bloodclock” video; new album arriving in August
Fleshgod Apocalypse have announced their long-awaited sixth full-length album, Opera, which is scheduled to arrive on August 23rd via Nuclear Blast Records. Inspired by frontman Francesco Paoli's 2021 mountain climbing accident, Opera is structured as a 10-act...
Mushroomhead share “Fall In Line” video; new album arriving in August
Mushroomhead have announced their ninth studio album, Call The Devil, is set to arrive on August 9th via Napalm Records. Longtime guitarist Dave "Gravy" Felton, has returned after a 12-year hiatus by contributing to two tracks on the forthcoming record. Call The Devil...
Charlotte Wessels unveils “Chasing Sunsets” video
Dutch singer-songwriter Charlotte Wessels (ex-Delain) has unveiled a video for her new song, “Chasing Sunsets." The track is the second single taken from her upcoming solo album, The Obsession, scheduled to arrive on September 20th via Napalm Records. The album...
New & Noteworthy: March 27th – New Music, New Songs, Same Stuff
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We've got a big week this week, featuring new music from Pearl Jam, In this Moment, and many more. For last week’s new releases you can check...
New & Noteworthy: March 20th – New Music for your Quarantine
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 Lucifer, Myrkur, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy,...
New & Noteworthy: March 13th – Stitched up 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 Code Orange, Stitched Up Heart, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...