Casey Chaos (Amen, Christian Death, Disorderly Conduct, etc.) passes away
We are saddened to report on the passing of Casey Chaos. Cleopatra Records confirmed the passing of the influential punk and metal performer recognized for his dynamic stage presence and individuality earlier this afternoon (21st). Chaos, born Karim Chmielnski in...
Ian’s Eleven Favorite Heffy Metal Albums of 2024
2024 was for strong new hard rock and heavy metal music. We saw the return of legends churning out some of the best material of their careers, the rise of new blazing stars pushing metal out to a broader audience than ever before, and even witnessed a few surprises....
Paws, Pets, and Metal: Derelict drummer Tommy McKinnon’s cats debate metal vs. jazz
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s ongoing column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with Derelict drummer Tommy McKinnon as his cats debate between metal and jazz...
Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost unveils “I Love You” single; debut solo album arriving in January
Chris Harms, vocalist of Lord of the Lost, will release his debut solo album, 1980, on January 31, 2025, via Napalm Records. The record is separate from what listeners are used to from Lord of the Lost's style, giving a more 80s-inspired synth-pop atmosphere. Harms...
Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Dalriada
Countdown to 2025: 41 Days SOOOOOOON, the famous word for 70000tons of Metal cruisers know to love and hate. And one thing you learn is announcements are always unpredictable. After experiencing the 2024 edition to its fullest capability, we captured all sixty-two...
Power Trip, Nekrogoblikon, Category 7, and more added to 2025 Headbangers Boat
More bands have been added to the 2025 edition of Lamb of God's Headbangers Boat. The voyage will now see Power Trip, The Exploited, Nekrogoblikon, Gideon, Walls of Jericho, and Category 7, setting sail from Miami, Florida, to Cozumel, Mexico, on the Norwegian Jewel...
New & Noteworthy: Post Releases – 12/20/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. As we near the end of the year, this next-to-last week of 2024 sees new releases from the likes of Subway to Sally, Epitaph and Pandemic...
Watch pro-shot video of Metallica’s 2024 Helping Hands show
Professional footage of Metallica's fourth Helping Hands Concert & Auction, held on December 13 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, is now available to watch on YouTube. The event featured an incredible acoustic and electric set by Metallica and guest...
Metal Insider’s Matt Brown’s Top 10 Albums of 2024
Let’s face it: there’s a lot of music out there and so little time to truly enjoy it all. Even when you do enjoy it, how do you remember all the albums you’ve listened to throughout the year? And how do you make sure you bug your friends to listen to that new kickass...
Static-X announce 2025 Machines vs Monsters tour with GWAR
Static-X will return on the road in 2025 with their Machines Vs Monsters Tour. Featuring original Wisconsin Death Trip members Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda, and Ken Jay, along with vocalist/guitarist Xer0, the tour will feature special guests GWAR, Dope, and A Killer's...
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Memphis May Fire share “Shapeshifter” video; announce new album & tour
Memphis May Fire have announced their new album, Shapeshifter, is set to arrive on March 28 via Rise Records. The group has dropped a video for the title track to accompany the announcement. The band also announced a Spring 2025 headline tour featuring support from...
Saor unveil “Amidst the Ruins” video; new album arriving in February
Scottish Caledonian metal project Saor has released the title track and video for their upcoming album, Amidst the Ruins, due February 7, 2025, via Season of Mist. Blending black metal's intensity with Celtic folk melodies, the song reflects on Scotland's rich...
The Great Old Ones unveil “In the Mouth of Madness” video
French post-black metal act The Great Old Ones have released the video for “In the Mouth of Madness." The track is taken from the group's upcoming album Kadath, out January 24, 2025, via Season of Mist. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath,...
New & Noteworthy: Humanoid Release Torment – 4/26/2024
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 heavy new works from Accept, Darkthrone, Inter Arma, Deicide, Full Of Hell, Alien Ant Farm and Black Tusk, the debut...
New & Noteworthy: Cometh the releases – 4/19/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday will see the highly anticipated returns of Pearl Jam, The Ghost Inside and High On Fire, as well as big...
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...