Linkin Park premiere “Heavy Is The Crown” at League of Legends World Championships; announce ‘From Zero’ U.S. listening events
Linkin Park kicked off the 2024 League of Legends World Championships with a performance of their new single, “Heavy Is The Crown,” which also serves as the theme song for this year's event. The live-streamed performance took place in London on Saturday (2nd),...
Sebastian Bach shares “Future of Youth” video featuring Orianthi & Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Choir
Sebastian Bach has released a new video for “Future of Youth,” featuring guitarist Orianthi and the Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts Choir. The track is taken from his new album Child Within the Man. Bach comments: "I am so excited to share this song and video with the...
Molotov Solution return after decade-long hiatus with new single “Devour The Children”
Molotov Solution are back after a decade-long hiatus with a video for their new single, "Devour The Children." Released on Halloween, the track is the band's first since their 2011 album Insurrection. The group comments on their return: "With the resurrection of...
Kvelertak parts ways with longtime guitarist
Norwegian metal outfit Kvelertak have announced the split with longtime guitarist Bjarte Lund Rolland, who played with them from 2007 until now. On Thursday (31st), the band emphasized that upcoming shows, concluding with their February 28, 2025, performance in...
Wings of Angels Festival to Honor Steve Grimmett later this month
The Wings of Angels Festival will be held on November 23, 2024, at MECA in Swindon, U.K., celebrating the life of legendary Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett, who passed away in August 2022. Original Grim Reaper members Nick Bowcott, Dave Wanklin, and Mark Simon...
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett featured in new episode of Gibson TV’s ‘The Collection’
Gibson TV has released a new episode of The Collection, featuring Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. The episode offers an inside look at Hammett's guitar collection, including vintage Les Pauls and rare models like a 1957 Korina Flying V Prototype. A deluxe coffee...
Fire in the Mountains Festival 2025: Old Man’s Child, Blackbraid, Emma Ruth Rundle added to lineup
Fire in the Mountains Festival has unveiled additional artists for its 2025 lineup, including Norway's Old Man’s Child, marking their first U.S. appearance. Added bands also include Blackbraid and Emma Ruth Rundle. The festival will be held at the new location of Red...
Nonpoint announce 2025 The Painful Statements Tour
Nonpoint have announced The Painful Statements Tour with special guests Crobot and Heartsick, celebrating the 20th and 25th anniversaries of their iconic albums: To the Pain and Statement. Fans can expect rarely performed tracks and songs never played live before. The...
Tim “Herb” Alexander clarifies decision to leave Primus
Former Primus drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander has opened up about his decision to leave the band, citing a need to prioritize his mental and physical well-being. In a statement shared with Rolling Stone, Alexander addressed his departure, stating: "I know there are a lot...
I Am Morbid to replace Morbid Angel as headliner for Fall Devastation On The Nation U.S. Tour
I Am Morbid will replace Morbid Angel on the upcoming Devastation On The Nation U.S. tour, set to begin on November 15th. This change, announced by tour organizers, is due to unforeseen circumstances that prevent Morbid Angel from participating. I Am Morbid led by...
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The Halo Effect share “March of the Unheard” video; new album arriving in January
Swedish melodic death metal outfit The Halo Effect have released a video for "March Of The Unheard." The single is the title track from their upcoming album, scheduled to arrive on January 10, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. Guitarist Niclas Engelin comments: "This...
Watch Chelsea Wolfe’s NPR Tiny Desk concert; new EP arriving in November
Chelsea Wolfe continues to support new album, She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She, with a new NPR Tiny Desk Concert that showcases highlights like "Dusk," "Place In The Sun," and "Whispers In The Echo Chamber," alongside "Flatlands" from her 2012 acoustic...
Unreqvited share “The Starforger” video; new album arriving in January
Unreqvited has released a lyric video for the new song "The Starforger." The track is the first single from the upcoming album, A Pathway to the Moon, out January 24, 2025 via Prophecy Productions. This marks the Canadian blackgaze solo project's seventh full-length...
New & Noteworthy: Releases in Oath 2/9/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s New Music Friday sees the release of new albums from the likes of Chelsea Wolfe, tAKiDA, Infected Rain, TSO, Split...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Can Wait – 2/2/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. On the first Friday of February, we’ll be getting new music from rock stalwarts J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) and KMFDM, the return of...
New & Noteworthy: Project Releases Vol.01/26/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this New Music Friday, we will see the return of Kula Shaker’s original line-up, more rediscovered tracks from Static-X, a...