Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...
Here’s two minutes of Marty Friedman getting hyper
[youtube]http://youtu.be/tPny5Bx-LLs[/youtube] Even if you’re not a fan of guitar shredders, Marty Friedman’s Prosthetic debut, Inferno, has a little something for everyone. The former Megadeth guitarist turned Japanese superstar crams in songs with vocals...Children of Bodom announce headlining tour in ‘Halo of Blood’
Finnish heavy metal group Children of Bodom are announcing a six-week headlining tour to begin in February in Quebec City, wrapping up in New York City for two dates at Irving Plaza in the end of March. The tour comes on the heels of Mayhem Fest and the band’s...The Bruins’ goalie is a metalhead
The 2013-14 NHL season is little more than a week old, but what’s arguably the most metal of sports already has a metal headline. Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask recently sat down with Esquire to talk about his favorite Finnish metal bands. The goalie,...Children of Bodom frontman hospitalized before Nashville show
Shortly before last night’s sold-out Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Huntress and Battlecross show in Nashville, word came that Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho had been rushed to a hospital, according to Metal Underground. No details were given on why the frontman...Follow Us
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...
New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025
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 likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...
New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025
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 likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...