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...
Drummer Brant Bjork Confirms New Kyuss Lives! Record, Provides Update On Nick Oliveri
To many, Kyuss is one of the most influential stoner metal bands of all time. That’s why fans were ecstatic when singer John Garcia, drummer Brant Bjork, and bassist Nick Oliveri (along with new guitarist Bruno Fevery) reformed under the moniker Kyuss Lives! back in...Kyuss Lives! Planning To Record New Music
When three quarters of Kyuss announced that they were reuniting, everyone figured it was just for live purposes. But now it appears that the group will not only be touring under the moniker Kyuss Lives!, but also recording new music under it. In an interview with U.K....Kyuss Lives…Without Josh Homme
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0HQMgJOTeQ&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Three quarters of seminal stoner metal band Kyuss will be reuniting for a full European tour in the Spring of 2011. Bassist Nick Oliveri, drummer Brant Bjork and singer John...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,...