Metal Insider first caught Hei'An back in 2023 during their debut appearance at 70000tons of Metal, where the Slovenian modern metal outfit impressed us ever-since. Now, vocalist Matic Blagonič has teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide of their...
Guest Appearances Confirmed For Devin Townsend’s “Deconstruction”
We already knew that Devin Townsend was collaborating with The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Greg Puciato and ex-Emperor guitarist Ihsahn for his new solo album Deconstruction (one of two new albums under the Devin Townsend Project moniker). Townsend also teased in the past...Cynic Parts Ways With Guitarist And Bassist
Yesterday, progressive metal band Cynic announced that they have parted ways with guitarist Tymon Kruidenier and bassist Robin Zielhorst. The following statement was released by the band via their website: “We’re announcing a change in the band’s lineup...Robb Flynn Covers Black Sabbath For Debbie Abono
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QofxqDOlraI[/youtube] While the metal community was mourning the loss of Ronnie James Dio on May 16th, for many in the Bay Area thrash scene, the passing of manager Debbie Abono on the same day was just as important. Abono was a...Metal By Numbers 5/26: Exodus In Good Condition
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. It’s an indie rock kinda week on Billboard’s charts, as Black Keys, Band of Horses, and LCD Soundsystem debut inside the top ten. As far as metal,...Follow Us
Hei’An’s Matic Blagonič share track-by-track guide for new album ‘Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye’
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Kreator announce new album ‘Krushers of the World,’ share new single “Seven Serpents”
German thrash legends Kreator will release their sixteenth studio album, Krushers of the World, on January 16, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records. Produced by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, with artwork by Zbigniew Bielak, the record follows the band's recent...
Judas Priest share charity version of “War Pigs” featuring Ozzy Osbourne
Judas Priest have unveiled the special charity version of the Black Sabbath classic “War Pigs,” featuring the late Ozzy Osbourne. Released today (26th) via Sony Music, all proceeds go directly to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s. The...
New & Noteworthy: Infinity Releases 5/3/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May will see the returns of P.O.D., Better Than Ezra and Dååth, the debut of Return To Dust and new works from the...
New & Noteworthy: Humanoid Release Torment – 4/26/2024
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 heavy new works from Accept, Darkthrone, Inter Arma, Deicide, Full Of Hell, Alien Ant Farm and Black Tusk, the debut...
New & Noteworthy: Cometh the releases – 4/19/2024
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 will see the highly anticipated returns of Pearl Jam, The Ghost Inside and High On Fire, as well as big...