Aborted unleash “Condemned to Rot” video featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse’s Francesco Paoli
Aborted have unleashed a music video for their latest single, "Condemned to Rot," featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse's Francesco Paoli. The track is taken from the band's latest brutal effort, The Vault of Horrors, released on Friday (15th) via Nuclear Blast...
My Dying Bride unveil “The 2nd of Three Bells” video
My Dying Bride have unveiled a Daniel Gray-directed video for their new song, "The 2nd of Three Bells." The track is the second single taken from the British death-doom giants' upcoming album, A Mortal Binding, out April 19th via Nuclear Blast. ...
Live Gig Review: An Opening Night of Cosmic-Sized Hoots with Gloryhammer at Irving Plaza on 3/07/24
There is a kind of charged anticipation of a U.S headline circuit opening in New York. Opening night for a tour for any artist or band could result in triumphant bliss or chaotic evil caused by equipment issues, a large portion of merch missing for purchase,...
Abbath Doom Occulta set to perform classic set on ‘Return to the Raven Realms’ summer EU & UK tour
Abbath Doom Occulta has announced the Return to the Raven Realms summer tour across Europe and the UK. Known for his iconic tenure in Immortal, Abbath promises to bring a setlist of fan favorites and iconic tracks co-written and recorded between 1992 and...
Latest tour and festival updates: Slipknot, I Prevail, Marilyn Manson, Fallujah, and more
01) 2025’s Knotfest Australia to include Slipknot’s 25th Anniversary Set: Slipknot are taking the 25th-anniversary celebration of their 1999 debut self-titled album to the other side of the world in 2025 with Knotfest Australia. Set to headline the event, the...
Marko Hietala shares “Left on Mars” video featuring Tarja Turunen
Marko Hietala and Tarja Turunen have joined forces for a new single, "Left On Mars." The track, accompanied by a video, takes listeners through space and time, blending emotive lyrics with hauntingly beautiful vocals. Guitarist and album producer...
Dead Icarus (ex-Atreyu) drop “Ad Infernum” video
Former Atreyu lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, now leading the new project Dead Icarus, has dropped a Monte Legaspi-directed video for the fourth single, "Ad Infernum." The song delves into themes of perseverance and the consequences of one's actions. Today (13th)...
Blue Ridge Rock Fest selling 2024 tickets amid unanswered questions from 2023 edition
Blue Ridge Rock Festival is gearing up for the 2024 edition, scheduled for September 5th-8th at the Virginia Raceway in Alton, VA. Yep, you read that right; plans remain for the event to take place despite the challenges faced during the 2023 festival. While...
Paws, Pets, and Metal: Lives Lost vocalist Tanis Pellegrini discusses his two dogs distinct music preferences
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s newest column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with Tanis Pellegrini, the vocalist of Lives Lost, Hershey, PA's new...
Concert Calendar (3/12-3/16) – The Shows Leading into Days of Primavera: Capra, Shadows Fall, & more
Parkas away…it's - almost - spring. Nature's in full bloom, ya'll. Alright, peeps. It's your favorite post of the week which means it's once again time to read (and re-post, because you love Ian) the hyped up Metal Insider weekly gig round-up. Who the crap is...
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Chilean blackgaze outfit Saddhu to release new single “M.A.” later this month
Chilean blackgaze project Saddhu have announced their new single titled "M.A." to be released on April 13 through all digital platforms. This new track is an affirmation of the particular atmospheric-melodic sound that has distinguished them since the...
The Legendary Mütiilation returns from the dead & surprises us with a glorious new album
Founded in 1991, the legendary Mütiilation is regarded by many, including yours truly, as France’s definitive black metal outfit. We prayed to Satan for Mütiilation’s resurrection and have seen this enigmatic force return from the grave before. Yet, we honestly...
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...
New & Noteworthy: October 25th, 2019 – The Sea 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 music from Leprous, Fit for an Autopsy, and more . For last week’s releases you can check out the last New &...
New & Noteworthy: October 18th, 2019 – Christmas in October
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 the spookiest thing I can think of hearing mid-October, a Rob Halford Christmas album. For last week’s releases you can...
New & Noteworthy: October 11th, 2019 – New Music Galaxy
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 Lacuna Coil, The Devil Wears Prada, and many more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last...