ICYMI: Serj Tankian shares “A.F. Day” video
In case you missed it, System of a Down singer Serj Tankian have released a video for this new single, "A.F. Day." The track is taken from Tankian's forthcoming EP, Foundations, scheduled to arrive this fall. Tankian recently released his debut Memoir Down With the...
Nightwish share “Perfume of the Timeless” video
Nightwish have launched the pre-order for their tenth studio album, Yesterwynde, which is scheduled to arrive on September 20th via Nuclear Blast. To coincide with the pre-order launch, these Finnish symphonic metal legends have unveiled a video for the album's first...
Concert Calendar (5/21-5/26): This Summer Is Gonna Get Loud – Maryland Deathfest, Abbath, & more
So, here's what's going down, ya'll. Ian listed a bunch more faux summer shows this week. The mercury is rising. And checking out this list he made of May's final days and planning what to attend is is going to weigh...
Within Destruction & Filth join 2024 The Summer Slaughter Tour lineup
Despite some complaints about its metalcore-heavy lineup, the Summer Slaughter Tour is returning after a five-year hiatus. While earlier reports suggested bands like Dying Fetus, Suicidal Tendencies, and Biohazard would headline, the actual lineup has been confirmed,...
Falling In Reverse members sustain minor burns from pyro mishap at Sonic Temple
During Falling In Reverse's performance at the Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival in Columbus, OH, on Friday (17th), drummer Luke Holland and guitarist Christian Thompson sustained minor burns from stage pyro. The band's latest single, "Ronald," was interrupted and...
Interview: Daniel Freyberg discusses Crownshift’s debut album
Crownshift officially formed and signed with Nuclear Blast Records in late 2023, featuring members from some of Finland's finest bands, including Nightwish, Children of Bodom, Wintersun, and Finntroll. The initial announcement of the band's formation and signing...
Live Gig Review: Palladium Times Square Sings – With Blind Guardian on 5/12/24
There are certain gigs I've wondered about reviewing since debuting on Metal Insider in 2022: Overkill (they're bound to return to New York), a concert worth taking the night off work to provide coverage for, and a Blind Guardian show. The former two I've wished...
Apocalyptica unveil new single “One” featuring Metallica’s James Hetfield
Apocalyptica has taken things to a new level with their third single, "One," from their upcoming album Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, a sequel to their iconic debut. Following the singles "The Four Horsemen" and "The Unforgiven II," "One" features Metallica...
Photos/Review: Battle Beast raise fury @ The Opera House, Toronto, ON – 5/11/2024 w / Blackbriar
After getting a go at the North American fanbase a few times with Kamelot in 2018 and last year, as well as gracing the stages of the heartbeat of the US progressive and power metal scene that is ProgPower USA, it is incredibly past due for...
Interview: Corey Glover discusses the debut album of his new project Sonic Universe
Legendary Living Colour vocalist Corey Glover joined forces with Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob) one day, embarking on the ShipRocked cruise and deciding to form a new project, Sonic Universe. Moving forward, the two recruited bassist Booker King and drummer Taykwuan...
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Nightwish share “Perfume of the Timeless” video
Nightwish have launched the pre-order for their tenth studio album, Yesterwynde, which is scheduled to arrive on September 20th via Nuclear Blast. To coincide with the pre-order launch, these Finnish symphonic metal legends have unveiled a video for the album's first...
Apocalyptica unveil new single “One” featuring Metallica’s James Hetfield
Apocalyptica has taken things to a new level with their third single, "One," from their upcoming album Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, a sequel to their iconic debut. Following the singles "The Four Horsemen" and "The Unforgiven II," "One" features Metallica...
Visions of Atlantis fight “Monsters” in new video
Visions of Atlantis have shared a video for their second single, "Monsters." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Pirates II – Armada, out July 5th via Napalm Records. Vocalist Michele Guaitoli comments: “We fought the raging storms, the most dreadful foes,...
New & Noteworthy: November 8th, 2019 – Legacy 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 a new live album from Slayer, the long awaited Blind Guardian orchestral album, and more. For last week’s releases you can...
New & Noteworthy: November 1st, 2019 – Vile Nilotic 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 Voyager, Nile, a live album from Eluveitie, and more. For last week’s releases you can check out the last...
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 &...