Darkwave-metal duo Venamoris, featuring Paula and Dave Lombardo, will release their second album, To Cross or To Burn, on February 28 via Ipecac Recordings. Along with the announcement, the duo shared a Displaced/Replaced-created video for the haunting cover of...
Former Testament bassist Greg Christian is really broke
It was a bit surprising to hear that in his final year with Testament, Greg Christian allegedly made only $25,000. But according to the latest update to his Facebook, he’s probably yearning for the days when he made that much. Either he’s not great at...Greg Christian made $25,000 touring with Testament in 2013
Testament have been undergoing a creative renaissance since 2008’s The Formation of Damnation. Some high profile touring and an even more successful album, Dark Roots of Earth, has put them at the top of the thrash game, possibly even moreso than their late...Former Testament bassist Greg Christian wasn’t ‘bros’ with his old band
While they’re arguably one of the biggest bands in thrash, Testament aren’t the friendliest group of guys. At least that’s what recently-axed bassist Greg Christian said in a Facebook post on his birthday on Tuesday. In the middle of expressing...Testament Part Ways With Greg Christian, Reunite With Steve Di Giorgio
Testament is kicking off the new year with a game of musical chairs. It’s been announced that original bassist Greg Christian has once again parted ways with the band. However, replacing him will be a familiar face to Testament fans: Steve Di Giogio. Testament issued...Follow Us
Venamoris unveil Scorpions cover “Animal Magnetism;” new album arriving in February
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Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost unveils “I Love You” single; debut solo album arriving in January
Chris Harms, vocalist of Lord of the Lost, will release his debut solo album, 1980, on January 31, 2025, via Napalm Records. The record is separate from what listeners are used to from Lord of the Lost's style, giving a more 80s-inspired synth-pop atmosphere. Harms...
Patriarkh (formerly Batushka) share “ВЕРШАЛИН II” visualizer
Polish black metal offering Patriarkh (formerly Batushka), led by Bartłomiej Krysiuk, have released a visualizer for their new single, "ВЕРШАЛИН II" (Lat. WIERSZALIN II). The track is taken from their upcoming album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), which is scheduled...
New & Noteworthy: March of the Releases – 1/10/2025
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 includes the latest works from Franz Ferdinand, Stick To Your Guns, Tremonti and The Halo Effect, as well as the...
New & Noteworthy: New Year, New Releases – 1/3/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. To Start off 2025, this week sees new music from the likes of Megafauna and Patriarkh among the outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases Don’t Die 12/27/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of 2024 includes new music from Dominum and Genocide Kommando among the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...