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The Violent Hour unveil “Sex and Cigarettes” video, join Steel Panther’s December tour

The Violent Hour unveil “Sex and Cigarettes” video, join Steel Panther’s December tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 13, 2025 | News, Touring, Video

The Violent Hour, led by Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies), have released the video for their latest single, “Sex and Cigarettes.” Written and conceptualized by Harvey, who also scouted locations including LA’s iconic Circus Liquor and the Mustang Motel, the track is...
Carla Harvey announces The Violent Hour’s touring lineup

Carla Harvey announces The Violent Hour’s touring lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 1, 2025 | News

Former Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey has revealed the full lineup of her new band, The Violent Hour. The group features Kiana De Leon (lead guitar), Allie Kay (rhythm guitar), Jewel Steele (bass), and Sasha De Leon (drums). Kiana and Sasha previously played...
Interview: Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies) and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) on launching new project The Violent Hour

Interview: Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies) and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) on launching new project The Violent Hour

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 14, 2025 | Interviews

The Violent Hour is the fresh new project from Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and former Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey. Following parting ways with Butcher Babies,The Violent Hour became a liberating creative outlet for Harvey, reconnecting her with her...
Carla Harvey starts new band The Violent Hour, drops single

Carla Harvey starts new band The Violent Hour, drops single

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 12, 2025 | New Music, News

Carla Harvey, founding vocalist of Butcher Babies, has unveiled her new project The Violent Hour with the release of their debut single, “Sick Ones,” out via Megaforce Records. The track was co-written with Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, featuring...
Lords of Acid announce 2025 “Praise The Lords” tour

Lords of Acid announce 2025 “Praise The Lords” tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 22, 2025 | Touring

Industrial-electro legends Lords of Acid have announced a North American trek dubbed Praise The Lords. The tour will feature new vocalist Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies), and support will come from Little Miss Nasty. Tour Dates: 05/27 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge...
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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

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 sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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