Tool’s Justin Chancellor hints at shorter wait for new album
In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, Tool bassist Justin Chancellor offered a glimmer of hope to fans who have patiently awaited new material, indicating that they won't have to endure another 13-year hiatus between albums. Chancellor disclosed that Tool...
Avatar announce May U.S. tour w/ Oxymorrons & Conquer Divide
Avatar have announced a U.S. trek this May leading to three festival appearances. Support will come from Oxymorrons and Conquer Divide. Tickets go on sale this Friday (16th) via this location. Tour Dates: 05/08 Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room...
Photos/Review: Caligula’s Horse and Earthside take Chicago’s Lincoln Hall on 2/8/2024
Chicago turned out in force for the highly anticipated Caligula’s Horse show last Thursday (8th), filling the house for the Aussie band’s first-ever US tour, which was postponed from 2020. Space was tight everywhere in Lincoln Hall even before the opening act,...
Full Lineup revealed for 2024’s Milwaukee Metal Fest
Milwaukee Metal Fest has announced the final 19 bands on the lineup, including Municipal Waste, Autopsy, Terrorizer, Macabre, Nunslaughter, and Gatecreeper. Additionally, details have been announced for the Thursday pre-party, including a couple of local...
Concert Calendar (2/12-2/18): ‘eavy February. John 5, Municipal Waste, & more
'sup, ya'll?! While looking ahead into February's gig avalanche in preparation of fleshing out this always clutch concert calendar I am surprised to realize that we're about half-way (holy fuck!) through this month. But hey, leave it to the first stacked week...
New & Noteworthy: Releases in Oath 2/9/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s New Music Friday sees the release of new albums from the likes of Chelsea Wolfe, tAKiDA, Infected Rain, TSO, Split...
In Flames release digital bonus version of ‘Foregone’ with bonus track ‘Become One’
In celebration of the first anniversary of their latest studio album, Foregone, Swedish melodic death metal giants In Flames have released a digital bonus version on Friday (9th). Available on all streaming platforms, this edition features alternative artwork...
Keith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin) unveils “Headspace Holiday” video
Breaking Benjamin guitarist Keith Wallen is set to release his upcoming solo album Infinity Now on May 3 via Rise Records. To gear up for what's to come, Wallen has shared a video for the second single "Headspace Holiday." Wallen comments: "Life...
Darkthrone’s Fenriz collaborates with Aura Noir and Infernö members in new band Coffin Storm; debut album arriving in March
Norwegian trio Coffin Storm, featuring Apollyon (Aura Noir/Lamented Souls), Bestial Tormentor (Infernö/Lamented Souls), and Darkthrone’s Fenriz, are set to release their debut album, Arcana Rising on March 29th via Peaceville. The album, consisting of six...
Kittie to release something new on Bloody Valentine’s Day
2024 could be the year we will see a follow-up to Kittie’s latest offering, 2011’s I’ve Failed You. The Canadian metal outfit has already enlisted producer Nick Raskulinecz (Deftones, Korn) to record their next album, which was revealed in November 2023. With a...
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Exhumed’s Matt Harvey releases new solo EP ‘Toward The Cold Light’
Matt Harvey, guitarist and vocalist of Exhumed, presents music inspired by the cold winter filled with damp and misty mornings in a 5-song instrumental EP, Toward The Cold Light, released on February 8th (available via Bandcamp). It is a highly...
Antichrist Siege Machine unleash “Sisera” video; new album arriving in April
Richmond, Virginia's war metal outfit Antichrist Siege Machine, have announced their third full-length album, Vengeance of Eternal Fire, is scheduled to arrive on April 19 via Profound Lore Records. To celebrate the album reveal, the duo has unleashed a...
Rotting Christ unveil “Like Father, Like Son” video
Rotting Christ have finally offered a taste of what's to come with a video for their new song "Like Father, Like Son." The track is the first single taken from the Greek melodic black metal titans' upcoming album, Pro Xristou, out May 24th via Season of...
New & Noteworthy: March 1st, 2019: I, The 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 new music from In Flames and Queensrÿche. You can check out the last New & Noteworthy here, and the latest sales numbers...
New & Noteworthy: February 22nd, 2019: New Releases Over Time
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 new music from Dream Theater, Overkill, and more. You can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and the latest sales...
New & Noteworthy: February 15th, 2019: Newnglow
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 new music from Avantasia and Rotting Christ, a variance you won't find anywhere else but the metal world. You can check out...