Photos/Review: Heilung bring their ritual to Wisconsin for the first time – 4/20/2024
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Heilung brought their ritual to Wisconsin for the first time. The sold-out show at Riverside Theater in downtown Milwaukee brought fans from all over the region together to share in the moving experience of Heilung’s amplified history. At...
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...
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Thursday share first new single in thirteen years, “Application For Release From The Dream”
Post-hardcore act Thursday have decided to take a new path, the independent road as they've decided to move forward without a label. A first in twenty-five years. To celebrate their next chapter, the group surprised their listeners with the release of their first...
Kerry King drops “Residue” video
Legendary Kerry King, renowned for his role in Slayer has unleashed a video for his song "Residue." The track is the latest single taken from his upcoming solo album, From Hell I Rise, scheduled to arrive May 17th via Reigning Phoenix Music. Co-directed by Jim Louvau...
Darkthrone share “Black Dawn Affiliation” animation video
Darkthrone has unveiled "Black Dawn Affiliation," the first single taken from from their upcoming album It Beckons Us All, set to arrive on April 26th via Peaceville. The track is paired with an animation video by Matthew Vickerstaff. Fenriz comments "Nocturno Culto...
New & Noteworthy: April 26th, 2019 – The Damned New Music
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week brings us new music from The Damned Things, New Years Day, Enforncer and many more! You can check out the last New & Noteworthy...
New & Noteworthy: April 19th, 2019 – Wired for 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 brings us new music from Allegaeon, After the Burial, and a solo album from Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater! You can check out the...
New & Noteworthy: April 12th, 2019 – The Ghost 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 brings us new music from Inter Arma and Andy Black ! You can check out the last New & Noteworthy here, and the latest sales...