Helloween are gearing up for the release of Live at Budokan, a new live album set to drop on December 13, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The group are currently recording their next studio album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind. In the meantime, the metal legends...
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Helloween share “Eagle Fly Free” live video
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Sicksense (ex-The Agonist) share “Masquerade Parade” video; debut album arriving in February
Phoenix-based nu-metal band Sicksense featuring Killer V (ex-The Agonist) have unveiled a video for their latest single, "Masquerade Parade." The track is taken from their upcoming debut album, Cross Me Twice, set to release on February 14, 2025, via Earache Records....
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),...
New & Noteworthy: Remaining December Releases – 12/22/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Just in time for the holidays, we’ll be seeing new works from more independent and underground artists, along with AI generated works...
New & Noteworthy: Leviathan Releases 12/15/2023
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 release of never-before-heard tracks from Stymie and the conclusion of a trilogy from Therion among the...
New & Noteworthy: The beautiful releases of life – 12/8/2023
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 new albums from the likes of Dimmu Borgir, Atreyu, Have Mercy and Mars Red Sky, among others. Don’t forget to...