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...
Interview: Jordsjuk’s Renton and Mannevond discuss ‘Råtner på Rot’
Norway’s Jordsjuk have distinguished themselves as one of the most promising extreme metal outfits. Their highly anticipated debut effort, the four-song EP Råtner på Rot, released on March 15 (read my review here). This offering features an insanely...
Photos/Review: Hell’s Heroes Day 2 – 3/22/2024: Queensryche, Cauldron, Maleficentt
Arriving to White Oak Music Hall for Day 2 of Hell’s Heroes, you would have had no idea the rain had caused so much stress on Day 1. Aside from a bit of lingering mud at the low points on the lawn, no sign of the storm remained. Under the bright, sunny...
Interview: The celebrated Gus G. discusses Firewind’s tenth album, ‘Stand United’
Firewind’s tenth full-length record, Stand United, recently dropped to an amazing reception. Founded in 1998, the hard rock / power metal institution Firewind is revered as the brainchild of the legendary Gus G. This Greek-born artist has become...
Album Review: Glyph – ‘Honor. Power. Glory.’
Glyph’s Debut Album Packs a Punch Under the Surface of an Upbeat Power Metal Album
Tour/Festival Updates – 3/26/2024: KoRn, Iron Maiden, Cannibal Corpse, AC/DC, etc.
2024 is shaping up to be a busy year for tours and festivals. From Marilyn Manson's return later this summer to treks from Pallbearer, High on Fire, Abbath, August Burns Red, As I Lay Dying, Uli Jon Roth, P.O.D., and From Ashes To New, there's plenty to look...
Photos/Review: Hell’s Heroes Day 1 – 3/21/2024: Candlemass, Doro, Girlschool
Day one of the sixth Hell's Heroes got off to a bit of a rough start. Rain that was predicted for Wednesday was pushed out into Thursday, interfering with several parts of the day. Setup for the outdoor stage was delayed, which had a cascading effect, leading...
New & Noteworthy: Myths of Releases – 3/22/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among this week’s new albums are the returns of Gossip and Brodequin, as well as highly-anticipated works from Elbow, The Jesus...
The Melvins streaming new single “Allergic To Food”
The Melvins offer a glimpse into their upcoming album, Tarantula Heart (April 19, Ipecac Recordings), with the release of their second single, "Allergic to Food." Recorded, mixed, and co-produced by longtime collaborator Toshi Kasai, the album features...
Billy Morrison teams up with Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens for new single “Crack Cocaine”
Billy Morrison has teamed up with Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens for the new song and video for "Crack Cocaine." The track is the second single from Billy Morrison's upcoming solo album, The Morrison Project, set to arrive on April 19 via The Label Group's...
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Dååth announce first album in fourteen years ‘The Deceivers;’ release “Hex Unending” video
Progressive death metal giants, Dååth, have announced their first full-length offering in fourteen years with The Deceivers, out May 3rd via Metal Blade Records. The Atlanta, Georgia-based outfit with founder/guitarist Eyal Levi has embarked on the next chapter...
Aborted unleash “Condemned to Rot” video featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse’s Francesco Paoli
Aborted have unleashed a music video for their latest single, "Condemned to Rot," featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse's Francesco Paoli. The track is taken from the band's latest brutal effort, The Vault of Horrors, released on Friday (15th) via Nuclear Blast...
My Dying Bride unveil “The 2nd of Three Bells” video
My Dying Bride have unveiled a Daniel Gray-directed video for their new song, "The 2nd of Three Bells." The track is the second single taken from the British death-doom giants' upcoming album, A Mortal Binding, out April 19th via Nuclear Blast. ...
New & Noteworthy: August 31th, 2018: Between 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. Today brings us new music Omnium Gatherum and a new Alice Cooper live release! Be sure to check out the last week’s New & Noteworthy, for...
New & Noteworthy: August 24th, 2018: New Music in Chains
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 Alice In Chains, The Amity Affliction, and Nonpoint! Be sure to check out the last week’s New & Noteworthy, for...
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...