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Andrew W.K. To Open For Black Sabbath On North American Tour

by Metal Insider | Jun 27, 2013 | Touring, Updates

Andrew W.K. literally keeps himself busy every second he gets (whether it be breaking drum records, touring with Marky Ramone, or even representing Playtex’s Fresh + Sexy wipes). Now he can add one more thing to his summer schedule: opening for Black Sabbath on their...
‘Louder Than Hell’ Authors Discuss Tackling Entire Metal Genre In One Book

‘Louder Than Hell’ Authors Discuss Tackling Entire Metal Genre In One Book

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 27, 2013 | Interviews

Both respected journalists in their own right, Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman combined forces to write “The Definitive Oral History Of Metal.” Louder Than Hell was released last month, and the gargantuan book (736 pages) sums up the beginnings,...

Metal By Numbers 6/26: Sales Aren’t Looking So Fashionable

by Matt Brown | Jun 26, 2013 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. It may look like there weren’t many metal debuts this week. And that’s because there weren’t. Case in point, our top album is from Falling In...

Metal By Numbers 6/19: Black Sabbath Have Their First Ever Number One In The US

by Matt Brown | Jun 19, 2013 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Many metalheads will tell you that metal is more popular in other parts of the world in comparison to the United States. Others will tell you that Americans have...

Black Sabbath Gets First UK #1 In 42 Years As Drummer Saga Continues

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 18, 2013 | Metal Milestones

Back in October of 1970, Black Sabbath’s sophomore album, Paranoid, reached #1 on the UK charts. Strangely enough, that was their only record to reach the top of the album charts in their native country – until now. Billboard.biz reports that with UK...
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Video Premiere: Telling Secrets – “Faith”
Video Premiere: Telling Secrets – “Faith”

Alternative rock outfit Telling Secrets have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, "Faith." Written by Vik Kovacs (Telling Secrets) and Matt McAndrew (Rain City Drive), "Faith" explores themes of doubt, resilience, and...

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Blackbraid announces new album ‘Blackbraid III’
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Blackbraid will release Blackbraid III on August 8, 2025, continuing the indigenous black metal project’s raw journey from the Adirondack wilderness. The album features artwork by Adam Burke and Adrian Baxter, with production by Neil Schneider. Ahead of its release, a...

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Interview: Epica’s Simone Simons on Aspiral, vocal growth, and embracing the unexpected
Interview: Epica’s Simone Simons on Aspiral, vocal growth, and embracing the unexpected

Dutch Symphonic metal giants Epica released their ninth studio album, Aspiral, on April 11th via Nuclear Blast, and it has quickly gained momentum as one of 2025's standout records in the genre. With its intricate arrangements and themes of renewal and reflection, the...

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New & Noteworthy: September 27th, 2019 – In Cauda Nova Musica

New & Noteworthy: September 27th, 2019 – In Cauda Nova Musica

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features the return of Opeth, Dragonforce, Steel Panther and many more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last...

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New & Noteworthy: September 20th, 2019 – Shaped by New Releases

New & Noteworthy: September 20th, 2019 – Shaped by New Releases

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features the return of As I Lay Dying, as we ll as new releases from The Agonist, Kobra and the Lotus, and more! For last...

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New & Noteworthy: September 13th, 2019 – The New Releases

New & Noteworthy: September 13th, 2019 – 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. This week features new music from Korn and more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and for the...

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