Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. This column was delayed longer than expected due to a medical issue and subsequent procedure. However, we're pleased to announce...
Chicago Open Air set to return in 2019
While we said goodbye to Rock on The Range and Carolina Rebellion last week, it looks like we will see Chicago Open Air return next year. Organizers of the event have announced the festival will be held on the weekend of May 18th at Toyota Park in Chicago, IL. We were...
Review/Photos: Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, KISS headline Second Annual Chicago Open Air Festival
The second annual Chicago Open Air Festival took place this past July 14th-16th at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. Metal Insider was on site to take in all the music, food, and experiences. Friday Arriving Friday afternoon, the sounds of Failure/Anthem rang out...
Old dude returns to ‘America’s Got Talent,’ sings Rob Zombie
As Leslie Jones said on Saturday Night Live, you can achieve your dreams at any age. Harrison Ford was a carpenter at 30, Vera Wang didn’t design her first dress until she was 40, and John Hetlinger didn’t sing onstage with Drowning Pool until he...
82 year old Drowning Pool fan to play with Drowning Pool this weekend
Last month, the internet was set on fire by an old guy that people much younger rallied around. No, we’re not talking about Bernie Sanders, we’re talking about 82 year-old John Hetlinger, the former Navy pilot that appeared on America’s Got...Follow Us
Metal By Numbers: Cure the Charts – 4/18/2024
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Oceans of Slumber unveil “Where Gods Fear to Speak” video
Oceans of Slumber are back in a heavier and darker direction on their latest single, "Where Gods Fear to Speak." The accompanying video, directed by Josh Vargas, captures the essence of the song's overall thought-provoking theme. The Houston band, blending melodic...
Nothing More streaming new song “House of Sand” featuring I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe
Nothing More have announced their fifth album, CARNAl, is scheduled to arrive on June 28th via Better Noise Music. To coincide with the reveal, the group released their new single, "HOUSE ON SAND," featuring I Prevail's Eric Vanlerberghe. Guitarist Mark Vollelunga...
New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024
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 debut of Jakobs Castle, the return of classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Knopfler and James, as...
New & Noteworthy: God Damned You To Releases – 4/5/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Albums hitting shelves this week include the return of The Libertines, the final album from Cock Sparrer and the debut solo LP from...
New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024
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 final album from Sum 41, the debut of Glyph and a tour EP featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Primus,...