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...
Facebook Campaign To Get Bill Ward Back In Black Sabbath Gains Steam
Last week was somewhat of a rollercoaster for metal fans. Shortly after Bill Ward threatened to not partake in the reunion unless given a “signable” contract, the remaining members of Sabbath announced that they “have no choice but to continue recording without him...Black Sabbath Will Continue On Without Bill Ward
Yesterday, drummer Bill Ward dropped a bombshell on fans, announcing that he would be forced to leave Black Sabbath if he didn’t receive a “signable” contract. At the time, it was unclear what Black Sabbath’s stance would be. Today, though, the remaining three members...Bill Ward To Sit Out Of Black Sabbath Reunion?
We feared that Tony Iommi’s current battle with lymphoma would stall the original Black Sabbath lineup’s plans for 2012 (including a new album). As it turns out, though, it could be Bill Ward who ends up stalling things. In what seems like a move that came out of...Two Songs Recently Written For New Black Sabbath Album, Hopeful Sign That Iommi’s Recovering Well
We’re still not entirely sure what will happen to Black Sabbath’s touring plans since Tony Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma, though word has it that at least Download Fest is still on. And while both the band and Iommi reassured fans that the four original members...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...