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...
He Had A Dream: Jon Zazula Assembles All Star Lineup For Sandy Relief
Jon Zazula, or Jonny Z, as he’s better known, is metal royalty. As the owner of East Brunswick record store Rock’n Roll Heaven in the early ’80s, he fell into tape trading and co-founded Megaforce Records with his wife Marsha to put out music by a...Armored Saint Cover Metallica And Slayer With Members Of Amon Amarth And Fates Warning
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z6bbMvKBys[/youtube] This past Friday night (November 30), Metal Blade Records celebrated its 30th anniversary with a show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, CA. Hosted by That Metal Show’s Eddie Trunk and Don Jamieson, the...Don Jamieson Interviews Vision Of Disorder For Metal Insider
As part of Metal Insider’s CMJ festivities, before performing a set at new NYC comedy club The Stand, Metal Blade recording artist and That Metal Show co-host Don Jamieson sat down for an interview with hardcore legends Vision of Disorder. Vocalist Tim Williams...Metal Comedians Playing NYC’s The Stand This Weekend; Get 50% Off Tix
This past weekend, new NYC comedy club The Stand played host to two of Metal Insider’s CMJ events. First, our listening party, where Candlelight, Frostbyte, and Roadrunner supplied the music, then That Metal Show co-host Don Jamieson interviewed Vision of...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 We Fall – 10/17/2025
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 new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...
New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...