Slayer’s landmark 1985 sophomore album, Hell Awaits, will return next spring with a 40th anniversary reissue through Metal Blade Records.The follow-up to 1983’s Show No Mercy, Hell Awaits showcased a darker, more complex evolution of the band’s thrash sound, drawing...
Member of Black Tusk breaks foot in Europe
Can anything nice happen for Black Tusk for a change? The band is currently in Europe, touring with Black Label Society since February, and they’ve got just a few shows left. But life on the road is cruel, and now guitarist / vocalist Andrew Fidler...Black Tusk to continue on, announce European tour with Black Label Society
Sometimes the best way to try to deal with loss is by forging onward. While Black Tusk is still likely reeling from the loss of their bassist, Athon, from a motorcycle accident last month, they’re continuing on with their already-scheduled European tour with...John Baizley of Baroness speaks about passing of Black Tusk’s Jonathan Athon
The metal community is in shock following the untimely death of Black Tusk bassist Athon yesterday following a motorcycle accident on Friday. While tributes continue to pour in about him, we were struck by the words that Baroness’ John Baizley had to say about...Black Tusk bassist Jonathan Athon Passes Away Following Motorcycle Accident
In an unfortunate turn of events, Black Tusk bassist Jonathan Athon has passed away. Athon was in a medically induced coma following a serious motorcycle accident this past Friday. He was 32 years old. Black Tusk has issued the following statement regarding the...Follow Us
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Raven unleash cover of Metallica’s “Metal Militia”
Silver Lining Music will release No Life ’Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ’Em All on Friday (14th), an homage to Metallica’s 1983 debut. The latest single from the compilation comes from metal legends Raven, delivering a rendition of “Metal Militia.”...
Cold Steel break out with debut album Discipline & Punish, share Top 5 influences
Hailing from Tampa, Florida, Cold Steel stepped into the spotlight with their ferocious debut album, Discipline & Punish, out November 7, 2025, via Spinefarm Records. Blending hardcore and thrash elements, the record was produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood...
New & Noteworthy: Releases and Monsters – 8/29/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of The Hives, Lathe Of Heaven, Pinkshift, Vicious Rumors and Helloween among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Private Releases – 8/22/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Deftones, Three Days Grace, Burning Witches, Blackbriar and Arcadia among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last couple of weeks have seen new music from the likes of Good Charlotte, Halestorm, Attack! Attack!, Babymetal, Chevelle, Rise Against,...