Live Gig Review: An Electrified Spring Evening with Uli Jon Roth at the Iridium on 4/27/24
For the last weekend in April, famed Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth, made his way to New York for a two-night takeover at the Iridium during his Interstellar Sky Guitar tour. A hundred and eighty packed the house that Les Paul built for an evening of rock and...
Slipknot officially announce new drummer
The secret is finally out, and the internet sleuthing can take a break, at least for now. Slipknot have officially taken to social media to make a brief announcement, confirming weeks of speculation: former Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrande is the new drummer....
Testament & Kreator announce ‘Klash of the Titans’ North American Tour w/ Possessed
Thrash masters Testament and Kreator will join forces for the Klash of the Titans tour this fall. The co-headlining trek is not to be missed, which includes special guests, the legendary death metal pioneers Possessed. Starting September 12th in Reno, the 33-date tour...
Slipknot triple announcement: 2024 North American Tour, Knotfest lineup, & confirm new drummer
Twenty-five years ago, a small band at the time, Slipknot, from Des Moines, Iowa, with many members in orange jumpsuits, released their self-titled debut album. Twenty-five years later, they're one of the biggest acts formed within the nu-metal, post-grunge era, who...
From metal Goddesses to non-alcoholic Brew: Reflecting on Kittie’s impact with KittiePig
KittiePig, the non-alcoholic beverage, may seem like another band producing a product to sell. But for this, it goes deeper, is more thoughtful, and carries a greater meaning. Kittie has always been inspiring, pushing boundaries and opting for alternative paths....
Album Review: DOOL – ‘The Shape of Fluidity’
Formed in 2015 by vocalist and guitarist Raven (formerly Ryanne) van Dorst, hailing from the Netherlands, DOOL have come a long way. With the latest and possibly strongest release yet, The Shape of Fluidity, the band cuts you to the core, opening their wounds and...
Double EP Review: Kill Dyll – ‘Antagonist’ & ‘Embrace The Chaos, Vol 1.’
Introducing Kill Dyll, the trap metal artist who transcends genre boundaries with his unique blend of hip-hop, rock, and various subgenres. Hailing from Denver, CO, Kill Dyll's early introduction to diverse music genres sparked his passion for experimentation beyond...
Concert Calendar (4/29-5/04): The Big Kahunas. In Flames, Queensryche, & more
Hey, hey. Hope everything is hoochie-koochie gucci cowabunga with ya'll. I listed a bunch of zang gigs for you this week, and the start of May is looking good. Have fun checking some of the best shows of this work below. Thanks for supporting Metal Insider! I hope...
Interview: Kim Ljung of Norway’s Legendary Seigmen Discusses ‘Resonans’
“Seigmen is one of the few bands in this world that carry the gold standard of quality, integrity, and authenticity that all bands should aspire to reach.” ~ Kark of Dødsengel Norway’s revered Seigmen will unleash their latest studio album, Resonans, on May 3 via...
Album Review: Lethe — ‘Alienation’
Formed in 2012, Lethe have finally returned with their third full-length offering, Alienation. A supergroup duo consisting of Anna Murphy of Switzerland and Tor-Helge Skei of Norway, Lethe represent the meeting of two top-notch talents. While the incredibly...
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RivetSkull drop “Eyes of a Fallen Angel” video
RivetSkull have recently shared a lyric video for their latest single, "Eyes of a Fallen Angel." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Absence of Time, set for release on June 14th. The song follows the group's debut single, "Hellbound. In celebration of the...
Metal By Numbers: Papercuts in the charts – 4/24/2024
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. As of last week, this column is officially back to it's weekly updates. Take a look and see how releases from April 12th debuted...
Video premiere: LiveKill – “Crushing Blows”
Fort Lauderdale's LiveKill have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, "Crushing Blows." The group strives to be one dynamic force in South Florida's metal scene, showcasing resilient energy and a top-notch approach to pre-production...
New & Noteworthy: July 5th 2019 – New Releases for Independence Day
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This weak features new music from Abbath and the latest Rhapsody incarnation. For last week’s releases you can check out the last New &...
New & Noteworthy: June 28th 2019 – The New Releases that Destroyed the World
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This weak futures new a new live release from Steve Vai's Generation Axe tour, as well as new Heilung and few more. For last week’s releases...
New & Noteworthy: June 21st 2019 – Epic Fantasy 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 is a pretty short one, but I'm excited because it brings us a new Gygax album and I've loved their last two! For last week’s...