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...
Today in Metal: ‘The New Black’ by Strapping Young Lad turns 8 years old
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLucWiyBsJk[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. 8 years ago today, Devin Townsend released the final Strapping Young Lad...Dark Angel added to Hellfest 2014
If Hellfest 2014 in France couldn’t get any MORE stacked with amazing bands, it just got one more. Dark Angel’s masterful drummer Gene Hoglan just confirmed on both his Facebook and via Twitter that Dark Angel will be performing at Hellfest 2014. Black...Today in Metal: ‘Symbolic’ by Death turns 19 years old
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8g5QsT-RSw[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. Today, it’s Death’s seminal album Symbolic. Without doubt, for me,...Today in Metal: ‘Time Does Not Heal’ by Dark Angel came out 23 years ago
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKV0Jk5M06k[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. Today, it’s Dark Angel’s Time Does not Heal. This is the most...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: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025
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 the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...
New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...
New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...