Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison team up for new web series ‘The Madhouse Chronicles’
Ozzy Osbourne has once again teamed up with Billy Morrison, the longtime rhythm guitarist for Billy Idol and former bassist for The Cult. According to the latest episode of The Osbourne Podcast, Ozzy revealed the two will be featured in a new web series, The Madhouse...
Architects share new single “Curse,” announce new tour dates
British metalcore giants Architects have dropped a visualizer for their new single, "Curse." Produced by Jordan Fish and released via Epitaph Records, the track features guttural screams, massive riffs, and powerful vocals from frontman Sam Carter. The new track...
Agalloch to replace My Dying Bride at Maryland Deathfest
Scrolling through social media, one would naturally assume My Dying Bride are focused on celebrating their upcoming album, A Mortal Binding, slated for release on April 19th via Nuclear Blast Records. With a new record, a tour or batch of live gigs is expected to soon...
Pantera issue statement on the passing of Jerry Abbott, father of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul
Pantera have issued an official statement on the passing of Jerry Abbott, the father of founding members Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell. The news broke late last week, addressing Jerry who died at 80 in a Denton, Texas facility. The news was confirmed by a close...
Fifteen videos to check out – 4/8/2024
Metal Insider has collected fifteen videos released within the last week, a little bit less than our 47 collection. A few of these include album announcements with pre-order links, in case you missed anything. 01) Anvil - “Feed Your Fantasy” Canadian metal veterans...
Live Gig Review: The Last Act of Demolition from Girlschool at the Gramercy Theatre on 3/30/24
As if two nights of greasy, raw, tasty guitar riffs from Ace Frehley and Norse battle hymns from Tyr weren't enough, I had to get in one more high-energy night featuring some eighties-style hard rock and assist New York with Lillian Axe and...
Live Gig Review: The Gramercy Theatre Beholds the Heathen Hammer of Tyr on 3/29/24
After an extraordinary evening with Ace Frehley, my excitement guided me elsewhere in Manhattan for a night of sea shanties, mythical hell-raising riffs, vibrant dance parties, and Norse mythology told through song at the Gramercy Theatre. It was Asgard meets New York...
Dragony sign with Steamhammer/SPV
Austrian symphonic metal outfit Dragony, featuring Metal Insider contributor Siegfried Samer on vocals, have signed a new record deal with their new label, Steamhammer/SPV. The signing comes ahead of the band's plan for their fifth studio album to arrive in October....
Live Gig Review: New York Grooves Alongside Ace Frehley at Sony Hall on 3/28/24
Man, between demolition work, hailing to the heathen hammer, shouting it out loud, some good food, and detoxing from Celsius energy drinks, I ALMOST forgot to tell you fine people about my adventures! So hey, come one, come all. Get comfy. Let's take a journey into...
Grand Cadaver streaming new single “Terminal Exit”
Swedish death metal supergroup Grand Cadaver, led by Mikael Stanne, has dropped a new single, "Terminal Exit." Recorded during last year's Deities of Deathlike Sleep sessions, the band presents two new tracks on Majestic Mountain Records. The group merges thrash metal...
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Kittie unleash new single “We Are Shadows”
Kittie are back with another new single. This time, their latest song, "We Are The Shadows," comes with a powerful statement. Following their explosive return after a 13-year-hiatus with "Eyes Wide Open" earlier this year via Sumerian Records,...
47 Videos to check out – 4/3/2024
Many videos are released each week. Some weeks unveil more than others as we anticipate new albums to drop or tours taking off. We collected 47 videos released within the last few weeks, in case you missed any. 01) Accept - “The Reckoning” German metal...
Cemetery Skyline (Insomnium, Dark Tranquillity, Amorphis, etc.) release “Violent Storm” video
Cemetery Skyline, the new project featuring Markus Vanhala (guitar), Mikael Stanne (vocals), Santeri Kallio (keyboard), Vesa Ranta (drums), and Victor Brandt (bass), has released their new single and video titled "Violent Storm." The video, directed by Patric...
New & Noteworthy: December 14th, 2018: Storm the New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The year is winding down, I'm just getting over a cold, my Top 10 of 2018 is starting to come together, and I was approached about...
New & Noteworthy: December 7th, 2018: The Missing New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We’re right in the middle of 2018 list season, so don’t expect too many more big releases this year. You can check out the last week’s New...
New & Noteworthy: November 30th, 2018: Reissues From The Other Side
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. It's that time of the year where everyone starts prematurely putting out their Top of 2018 lists, so the, so the big releases are start...