Chilean blackgaze outfit Saddhu to release new single “M.A.” later this month
Chilean blackgaze project Saddhu have announced their new single titled "M.A." to be released on April 13 through all digital platforms. This new track is an affirmation of the particular atmospheric-melodic sound that has distinguished them since the...
Danny Wimmer Presents expands with acquisition of Rocklahoma Festival
Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), the largest independent live event producer in the U.S., has acquired Rocklahoma and Born & Raised festivals, both held at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma. Rocklahoma, established in 2007, has grown to be a staple...
The Legendary Mütiilation returns from the dead & surprises us with a glorious new album
Founded in 1991, the legendary Mütiilation is regarded by many, including yours truly, as France’s definitive black metal outfit. We prayed to Satan for Mütiilation’s resurrection and have seen this enigmatic force return from the grave before. Yet, we honestly...
Photos/Review: Hell’s Heroes Day 3 3/23/2024 – Sodom, Rotting Christ, Necrofier
The final day of Hell's Heroes had the best weather of the weekend. Mostly sunny, but not quite as warm as day 2 and a bit of cloud covered kept the sunburn at bay. The crowds turned out in force and had a stellar time throughout the day, which...
Album Review: Korpiklaani – ‘Rankarumpu’
The Finns of Korpiklaani have always been known for turning folk music into an endless party through their songs, and this is no exception. With 12 songs that surf the Nordic wind, the group is in charge of returning to the basic sound heard within their...
Metal Mixer: Three recent lineup updates – Skid Row, Anthrax & Scar Symmetry
From taking a step back to officially calling it quits, here are three recent lineup changes revealed within the last week. 01) Skid Row enlist Lzzy Hale for May shows after vocalist Erik Grönwall's decision to leave the band: Skid...
New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024
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 final album from Sum 41, the debut of Glyph and a tour EP featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Primus,...
Interview: black metal icon Meyhnach discusses Suicide Circle’s ‘Bukkake of Souls’
The legendary Meyhnach is truly one of black metal’s finest and most important artists. The significance of his contributions to the genre cannot be overstated. Meyhnach is best known for his work with the immortal Mütiilation, the definitive French black metal...
Metal Insider’s 10 best black metal EPs
Music journalists tend to spend a lot of time discussing their favorite albums, so we decided to change things up and create a list of the best black metal EPs instead. Mayhem’s Deathcrush (1987) clearly stands as one of the most important efforts in the...
Metal Insider’s Top 20 best black metal drummers
There are countless incredible drummers in the black metal world. Thus, compiling a list of the greatest seemed to pose an especially daunting task. However, the musicians below are all so outstanding that our choices made themselves. Since this list...
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Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus announce ‘Sessanta E.P.P.P.’
Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus are gearing up for their Sessanta tour, set to kick off on April 2. To coincide with the tour, the bands have teamed up to announce the release of the Sessanta E.P.P.P. on March 29, featuring one new song from each band...
Video Premiere: Iceland’s Drungi unveil “Myrkur” (Dark) video
Icelandic hard rock/metal outfit Drungi are gearing up for the release of their debut album, Hamfarir Hugans, on April 5th. The band has teamed up with Metal Insider to unveil their second single, "Myrkur" (Dark), ahead of the album's arrival. Continuing...
Pallbearer share “Where The Light Fades” video; announce new album & summer tour
Pallbearer have announced their highly anticipated album, Mind Burns Alive, set for release on May 17 via Nuclear Blast Records. Five years in the making, the album was self-produced by the band in their newly constructed studio, Idlewild Audio, and at...
New & Noteworthy: September 21st, 2018: Slash ft Myles Kennedy and 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. This week features new music from Slash, Aborted, and more! Be sure to check out the last week’s New & Noteworthy for what all came out...
New & Noteworthy: September 14th, 2018: New Releases of Blasphemy
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new music Deicide and Conan, as well as a couple Blind Guardian reissues! This week is a little short since I'm still...
New & Noteworthy: September 7th, 2018: Book of New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Today brings us new music Clutch and Suicidal Tendencies, as well a live Alter Bridge album! Be sure to check out the last week’s New &...