Album Review: Saxon – ‘Hell, Fire, And Damnation’
Saxon are back with their overall twenty-fourth full-length album, Hell, Fire, And Damnation. Released on January 19, 2024 via Silver Lining Music, these NWOBHM giants continue to showcase their signature sound while finding ways for fresh innovations. From...
Nothing More share “If It Doesn’t Hurt” video
Nothing More have released a gripping music video for their new single, "If It Doesn't Hurt." The track moves like an exploration of the harsh realities of a toxic romantic relationship. Directed by Orie McGinness, the video complements the song's emotional...
Exhorder clarifies Pat O’Brien’s (ex-Cannibal Corpse) status amid new album announcement
Exhorder have put all rumors to rest by announcing former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O'Brien is an official member of the NOLA metal outfit. The 58-year-old artist shocked the metal world in December 2018 with his arrest for burglary, alleged conspiracy...
Interview: Ryujin’s Ryoji Shinomoto on new album, band name change, collaboration w/ Matthew Kiichi Heafy
The samurai metal outfit Ryujin took everyone by surprise towards the end of 2023 by not only changing their name (formerly known as Gyze) but also announcing their new self-titled album, released on January 12th via Napalm Records. While our thoughts on the...
Mercyful Fate welcome new bass player Becky Baldwin
Following the recent announcement of parting ways with bassist Joey Vera, Mercyful Fate wasted no time revealing their replacement. Today (19th), these legends officially welcomed Becky Baldwin as their new bassist. Baldwin, no stranger to the group, stepped in...
Rotting Christ reveal details for new album ‘Pro Xristoy’
Rotting Christ remain a staple in Greek melodic black metal, which continued to shine in 2019's The Heretics. Now, five years later, the band has finally announced the long-awaited follow-up with Pro Xristoy (ΠΡΟ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ). Despite the controversies surrounding...
Judas Priest drop “Crown of Horns” lyric video
Judas Priest, iconic figures in the metal scene, have dropped their latest single, "Crown Of Horns." The track is a powerful preview of their upcoming studio album Invincible Shield, scheduled for release on March 8, 2024, via Epic Records. The band's previous...
New & Noteworthy: Hell, Fire And Releases – 1/19/2024
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 highly-anticipated works from the likes of Green Day, Sleater-Kinney, Saxon and Neck Deep, among many others....
Sleep Token announce North American Tour w/ Empire State Bastard
Sleep Token will hit the road this spring for a headlining North American tour. The anticipation for this tour has been evident as the Radio City Music Hall and Red Rocks Amphitheatre shows, announced at the end of 2023, sold out within minutes. Adding to the...
Former Cryptopsy vocalist Martin Lacroix has passed away
Former Cryptopsy vocalist and visual artist Martin Lacroix has passed away. The Canadian technical death metal outfit mourned the loss of their former frontman earlier today (18th) on social media with the following statement: "Farewell to Martin...
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Witherfall unveil potent new single: “Where Do I Begin?”
Los Angeles-based dark melodic metal outfit Witherfall has recently unveiled their latest single, "Where Do I Begin?" The track is a glimpse into their upcoming fourth full-length effort, Sounds of the Forgotten, set to release on May 31st via the band's own...
Album Review: Ryujin push creative boundaries on self-titled record
It seemed like the Samurai metal outfit Ryujin emerged out of nowhere last year. With Trivium's Matthew Kiichi Heafy attached to the project as producer and making a few guest appearances. However, after a closer look, I realized the band had undergone a name...
New Years Day release new single “I Still Believe”
Los Angeles rockers New Years Day have unveiled their empowering new single, "I Still Believe." The track is taken from their upcoming fifth studio album, Half Black Heart, scheduled for release on March 1, 2024. The album includes previously released tracks...
New & Noteworthy: August 17th, 2018: Voluptuous Worship of New Music and Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The month has been pretty slow overall for releases, but today brings us new music from Doro and Moonspell! Be sure to check out the last...
New & Noteworthy: August 10th, 2018: Play 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. We’re kicking off August with a pretty slow week for releases, new us new music from Primal Fear and Van Canto! Be sure to check out the last...
New & Noteworthy: August 3rd, 2018: Bloody But Newly Released
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We're kicking off August with a pretty slow week for releases, new us new music from Crossfaith and Halcyon Way! Be sure to check out the...