Brazilian thrashers The Mist are preparing to release The Dark Side of the Soul (An Anatomy of the Soul), their long-awaited first full-length in 30 years, set to arrive on November 7th via Moonspell's Fernando Ribeiro's label Alma Mater Records. The band has teamed...
Zakk Wylde leaves Gibson and Marshall
As expected, Black LAbel Society mastermind Zakk Wylde is leaving Gibson Guitars and Marshall Amps and is striking out on his own line, called Wylde Audio. This news comes from an interview at NAMM, in a roomful of prototypes of his new line of guitars (which he calls...Zakk Wylde to debut guitar company at NAMM
Whether it’s as the longtime guitarist of Ozzy Osbourne’s band or his own Black Label Society, Zakk Wylde is one of the most recognizable guitarists currently playing. He’s going to be taking that notoriety and launching his own company called Wylde...It’s official: Slipknot touring with Hatebreed
After a slip by Ticketmaster, rumors were circling that Slipknot and Hatebreed would be touring together. Well, it turns out the rumors were true, and the two bands will be doing a short run of tour dates this coming spring. The nine US tour dates, listed on...Zakk Wylde, Dave Lombardo address playing with Pantera, Slayer
Two of the biggest metal bands ever, Pantera and Slayer, have been plagued by death, lineup changes and bad blood between their members. And while neither band will ever perform together in their original lineups, both have been asked about the possibility of...Follow Us
Video Premiere: The Mist – “Brain – Gappetto’s Song”
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Der Weg Einer Freiheit break down new album ‘Innern’ with track-by-track guide
Der Weg Einer Freiheit return with Innern, their sixth album and one of their most personal to date, out today (12th) via Season of Mist (read our review here). Built on themes of suffering, transformation, and introspection, the record expands their signature mix of...
Black Cross Hotel (The Atlas Moth / Stabbing Westward) announce new album; unveil “The House God Doesn’t Visit”
Chicago industrial post-punk collective Black Cross Hotel, featuring members of The Atlas Moth and Stabbing Westward, will release their new album Songs for Switches on October 31 via Someoddpilot Records. The band has unveiled the video for the album's lead single,...
New & Noteworthy: Humanoid Release Torment – 4/26/2024
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 heavy new works from Accept, Darkthrone, Inter Arma, Deicide, Full Of Hell, Alien Ant Farm and Black Tusk, the debut...
New & Noteworthy: Cometh the releases – 4/19/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday will see the highly anticipated returns of Pearl Jam, The Ghost Inside and High On Fire, as well as big...
New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024
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 debut of Jakobs Castle, the return of classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Knopfler and James, as well as new...