New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...
Metal By Numbers 10/26: Nothing Shocking About Album Sales
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Out of the five hard rock/metal releases to debut on the charts this week, the top release comes from alt rock legends Jane’s Addiction. Though their fourth studio...New & Noteworthy, October 18th – The Glorious Burden
The story of Matt Barlow is a rare one in the world of heavy metal. The former Iced Earth singer left the band not once, but twice, and despite that, his sterling reputation with fans and within the metal community has remained consistent. Barlow has never been known...Machine Head’s Robb Flynn: Making ‘Unto The Locust’ Was Like ‘Beavis And Butt-Head’
Today, September 27, is a day that most metal fans, if not the entire metal community, have been waiting for all year long: the release of Machine Head’s Unto The Locust. It’s always a challenge for bands to follow up any album, let alone a record as massive and...Earache Launches Digital-Only Live Album Series
Late last year, Earache Records launched “Into the Pit,” a digital-only series of live albums by the likes of At the Gates, Napalm Death, Evile, Deicide, and many more. The iTunes-exclusive albums can be found here.Follow Us
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
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Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video
Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has unleashed a video for his new single, “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht.” The characteristically dark and unsettling clip is directed by Horris & Frances. The track will also be available in physical formats, including “Alles...
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
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...
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...