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...
Coffin Curse release sophomore album ‘The Continuous Nothing’
After four years of silence, the Chileans of Coffin Curse are back. Their second full-length album,The Continuous Nothing, was released yesterday (22nd) in CD format via Memento Mori and set for vinyl on July 18th via Eat My Records. The project formed by Carlos...
The Oslo landmark Neseblod Records reopens following a devastating fire
Earlier this month, we reported that Oslo’s Neseblod Records, located on the premises of what served as the legendary Helvete, suffered from a fire in its fabled basement on the evening of April 9. This news devastated the metal community, given the shop’s status as a...
Ozzy Osbourne and Foreigner to be inducted into 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, and Peter Frampton are set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the 2024 induction ceremony. Joining them in the Performer category are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, and A Tribe Called Quest....
Photos/Review: Decapitated rise to victory on U.S. soil w/ Septicflesh, Kataklysm & Allegaeon – 4/16/2024
Decapitated Rise To Victory Right Where They Left Off, Sparking Metal Fists Of Joy On U.S. Soil With Their Cancer Culture Over North America Even though European metal bands have been able to perform in the U.S. since 2021, after the pandemic closed borders worldwide,...
Blue Ridge Rock festival under insurance investigation; uncertainty looms over 2023 refunds & optimism for 2024
According to WSET, insurance companies are currently investigating Blue Ridge Rock Festival organizers. The investigation follows the abrupt end of the festival last summer, claiming it was attributed to severe weather. Approximately 25 hours of testimony regarding...
My Dying Bride issue official statement on cancelling 2024 touring plans
English doom metal veterans My Dying Bride have finally released their anticipated new record, A Mortal Binding, on Friday (19th) via Nuclear Blast (read our review here). Unfortunately, the long-awaited excitement was short-lived. We presumed an official...
U.S. triples visa fees for international artists
The Associated Press reports that the United States has implemented a significant 250% visa fee increase for international musicians touring in the country. Prior to April 1, the cost was $460 per application, but it has now surged to between $1,615 and $1,655. For...
Leeway vocalist Eddie Sutton dead at 59
Eddie Sutton, the iconic singer of New York hardcore/metal band Leeway, has passed away at 59 after a four-year battle with cancer. The sad news was shared yesterday (20th) on Eddie's Instagram page. "Edward Anthony Pomponio Passed 4/19/24 peacefully in his sleep. We...
Concert Calendar (4/19-4/28): Metal Legions; Engage for Ludicrous Nights. Attila, Uli Jon Roth, & more
What on earth is going on in April? Oh yeah, another glut of every band touring throughout America. And it is more gnarly than last year, which was one of the most intense months we've experienced in 2023. So, yeah! Is everything alright with you? Yeah-yeah-yeah, we...
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Coffin Curse release sophomore album ‘The Continuous Nothing’
After four years of silence, the Chileans of Coffin Curse are back. Their second full-length album,The Continuous Nothing, was released yesterday (22nd) in CD format via Memento Mori and set for vinyl on July 18th via Eat My Records. The project formed by Carlos...
Lacuna Coil unveil “In The Mean Time” video featuring Ash Costello (New Years Day)
Lacuna Coil have unveiled a video for their new single, "In The Mean Time," featuring Ash Costello of New Years Day. The song title refers to the current state of the world, and the band being between cycles. Directed by Patric Ullaeus, the video sets the stage for...
Metal By Numbers: Cure the Charts – 4/18/2024
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. This column was delayed longer than expected due to a medical issue and subsequent procedure. However, we're pleased to announce...
New & Noteworthy: Hell, Fire And Releases – 1/19/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see highly-anticipated works from the likes of Green Day, Sleater-Kinney, Saxon and Neck Deep, among many others....
New & Noteworthy: Here Comes the Releases – 1/12/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. As the 2024 new music cycle revs up, we will see new albums from metal staples The Rods and Magnum, as well as the first original...
New & Noteworthy: Conditioned for Releases – 1/5/2024
Metal Insider's New & Noteworthy, the weekly column highlights the latest and most notable rock and metal releases hitting the shelves each week. As we kick off 2024, we see a wave of fresh albums from artists like At The Plates, Cancer Christ, Haywire,...