Metal Insider’s Top 20 best black metal drummers
There are countless incredible drummers in the black metal world. Thus, compiling a list of the greatest seemed to pose an especially daunting task. However, the musicians below are all so outstanding that our choices made themselves. Since this list...
Interview: Jordsjuk’s Renton and Mannevond discuss ‘Råtner på Rot’
Norway’s Jordsjuk have distinguished themselves as one of the most promising extreme metal outfits. Their highly anticipated debut effort, the four-song EP Råtner på Rot, released on March 15 (read my review here). This offering features an insanely...
Photos/Review: Hell’s Heroes Day 2 – 3/22/2024: Queensryche, Cauldron, Maleficentt
Arriving to White Oak Music Hall for Day 2 of Hell’s Heroes, you would have had no idea the rain had caused so much stress on Day 1. Aside from a bit of lingering mud at the low points on the lawn, no sign of the storm remained. Under the bright, sunny...
Interview: The celebrated Gus G. discusses Firewind’s tenth album, ‘Stand United’
Firewind’s tenth full-length record, Stand United, recently dropped to an amazing reception. Founded in 1998, the hard rock / power metal institution Firewind is revered as the brainchild of the legendary Gus G. This Greek-born artist has become...
Album Review: Glyph – ‘Honor. Power. Glory.’
Glyph’s Debut Album Packs a Punch Under the Surface of an Upbeat Power Metal Album
Tour/Festival Updates – 3/26/2024: KoRn, Iron Maiden, Cannibal Corpse, AC/DC, etc.
2024 is shaping up to be a busy year for tours and festivals. From Marilyn Manson's return later this summer to treks from Pallbearer, High on Fire, Abbath, August Burns Red, As I Lay Dying, Uli Jon Roth, P.O.D., and From Ashes To New, there's plenty to look...
Photos/Review: Hell’s Heroes Day 1 – 3/21/2024: Candlemass, Doro, Girlschool
Day one of the sixth Hell's Heroes got off to a bit of a rough start. Rain that was predicted for Wednesday was pushed out into Thursday, interfering with several parts of the day. Setup for the outdoor stage was delayed, which had a cascading effect, leading...
New & Noteworthy: Myths of Releases – 3/22/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among this week’s new albums are the returns of Gossip and Brodequin, as well as highly-anticipated works from Elbow, The Jesus...
The Melvins streaming new single “Allergic To Food”
The Melvins offer a glimpse into their upcoming album, Tarantula Heart (April 19, Ipecac Recordings), with the release of their second single, "Allergic to Food." Recorded, mixed, and co-produced by longtime collaborator Toshi Kasai, the album features...
Billy Morrison teams up with Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens for new single “Crack Cocaine”
Billy Morrison has teamed up with Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens for the new song and video for "Crack Cocaine." The track is the second single from Billy Morrison's upcoming solo album, The Morrison Project, set to arrive on April 19 via The Label Group's...
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Five Finger Death Punch drop “This Is The Way” video featuring DMX
The digital deluxe version of Five Finger Death Punch's latest album, Afterlife, has now arrived via Better Noise Records. This deluxe edition features the original 12 tracks produced by Kevin Churko, along with four bonus tracks. Among these bonuses is the...
For My Pain… to release new single next week
For My Pain..., the Finnish gothic metal band, will officially mark their return after twenty years with a new single titled "Recoil Into Darkness," set to arrive on April 12. The band, known for their melancholic sound, has been working on new music, and now...
Wardruna unveil new single “Hertan”
Amid their creative break, Wardruna has surprised their listeners with a glimpse of their upcoming album through a video for their new song "Hertan." Directed by Tuukka Koski, known for his work on Wardruna's previous videos, "Hertan" was filmed during chilly nights...
New & Noteworthy: January 10th – New Year, 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 a new album from Apocalyptica, but that's about the extent of it. For last year's last set of new releases you can check...
New & Noteworthy: December 27th – Bring Me The New Releases (in 2020)
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 surprise new album from Bring Me The Horizon. For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy,...
New & Noteworthy: December 13th – Hello, You 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 a new live album from Stone Sour. For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and for the...