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...
Alice Cooper, Kvelertak, Bad Brains Confirmed For This Year’s Bonnaroo
It’s that time of year when all of the big Summer destination festivals announce their lineups. We’ve already heard Coachella’s lineup, and Metallica “surprised” us with their own festival. Now, we know who will be playing this year’s Bonnaroo. And with headliners...Video Of Kylesa Performing At Bonnaroo Posted Online
Multi-camera live footage of Kylesa’s performance at this past weekend’s Bonnaroo has been posted online.Video: Opeth Plays Bonnaroo With New Keyboardist
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-saOKfzFp6k[/youtube] The annual hippiefest known as Bonnaroo took place this past weekend, and the thing that made the destination festival of interest for metal fans was Opeth’s performance. It was a one off performance for...Opeth Make Bonnaroo Way More Metal Than Coachella
I’m not sure that anyone plans on attending either Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival or Coachella solely based on the heavier acts that each festivals book. Presumably, anyone ponying up the cash for the yearly events in Manchester TN and Indio CA, respectively,...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,...