Oceans of Slumber unveil “Where Gods Fear to Speak” video
Oceans of Slumber are back in a heavier and darker direction on their latest single, "Where Gods Fear to Speak." The accompanying video, directed by Josh Vargas, captures the essence of the song's overall thought-provoking theme. The Houston band, blending melodic...
Album review: My Dying Bride – ‘A Mortal Binding’
Gothic doom metal masters My Dying Bride return to the pure sound of darkness with their new full-length album, A Mortal Binding, via Nuclear Blast Records on April 19th. With seven tracks, this album maintains that somber focus on each song, creating a seductive...
Live Gig Review: The 69 Eyes Dance with the Manhattan Devils at the Gramercy Theatre on 4/12/24
It was a chiaroscuro evening of dancing and singing at the Gramercy Theatre on a mild April night in Manhattan with The 69 Eyes, with their style of brash gothic hard rock, backed up by the Bites and Budderside taking over Gotham City. Having an hour to spare before...
New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024
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 the debut of Jakobs Castle, the return of classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Knopfler and James, as well as new...
Maynard James Keenan continues to explain restricting cell phone use at his shows
In case you missed the last several mentions, Maynard James Keenan is still against fans using cell phones at his shows. Nearing his 60th birthday and celebrating the milestone via the Sessanta Tour with Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus, Keenan continues to...
Highlights: Bruce Dickinson sells tickets at Whisky a Go Go box office, first show a success, setlist revealed
Bruce Dickinson surprised fans yesterday (12th) for the early arrivals at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, spotted as the guest selling tickets at the box office himself. The tickets were for two special "not so secret" shows for Dickinson's solo band, The House...
Nothing More streaming new song “House of Sand” featuring I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe
Nothing More have announced their fifth album, CARNAl, is scheduled to arrive on June 28th via Better Noise Music. To coincide with the reveal, the group released their new single, "HOUSE ON SAND," featuring I Prevail's Eric Vanlerberghe. Guitarist Mark Vollelunga...
Former Saxon bassist Stephen Dawson sentenced to prison
Stephen Dawson, a founding member and former bassist of UK heavy metal veterans Saxon, has been sentenced to six years in prison for repeatedly abusing a six-year-old girl in the 1990s. According to BBC, the 72-year-old was found guilty on Thursday (11th) of four...
Category 7: new supergroup signs with Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records welcomes Category 7, a new supergroup featuring John Bush, Phil Demmel, Mike Orlando, Jack Gibson, and Jason Bittner, to its roster. With members from Anthrax, Armored Saint, Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Overkill, Exodus, and Shadows Fall, the...
Slash releases “Oh Well” single featuring Chris Stapleton; new solo album arriving in May
Slash announces his solo album, Orgy of the Damned, featuring guest vocalists like Chris Stapleton and Brian Johnson, set for release on May 17th via Gibson Records. The album reimagines classic blues tracks with Slash's signature style. Today (12th), Slash has...
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Preview: 45 upcoming albums set for release – 04/07/2024
2024 continues to be one busy year with new albums, extensive tours, and videos to accompany the upcoming treks and releases. In case you missed any, we made another comprehensive list of albums announced over the last few weeks. Here are 45 albums set to arrive as...
DOOL streaming new single “The Shape of Fluidity”
DOOL have released the title track of their forthcoming third full-length album, The Shape of Fluidity. The record is scheduled to arrive on April 19th via Prophecy Productions. The band comments: "The title track of our new album is about the thin line between...
Apocalyptica share “The Unforgiven II” video
Apocalyptica have shared a video for, "The Unforgiven II." The track is the second single taken from the Finnish cellist giants' upcoming album, Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol.2, out June 7th via their new label Throwdown Entertainment. The track follows the...
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...
New & Noteworthy: February 8th, 2019: From Hell With New Music
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Fortunately this is a bit of a short week for me, as I'm down in Florida for a work trip this week and didn't bring my laptop. This week...