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Amplified: Nepal’s Chepang grind their way into our hearts

by Nick DeSimone | Sep 16, 2016 | Amplified

Amplified is a weekly column focusing on new and emerging artists. Got a band that fits the bill? Email amplified@metalinsider.net. GRIND OR DIE. I love grindcore, for the sheer belligerence and incomprehensibility above almost anything else about it. Grind makes me,...
Dissident Aggression: WAKE – Sowing the Seeds of a Worthless Tomorrow

Dissident Aggression: WAKE – Sowing the Seeds of a Worthless Tomorrow

by Metal Insider | Feb 12, 2016 | Dissident Aggression

If you took the title of their newest release at face value, and you probably should, then Calgary-based grind quintet WAKE would have you believe that we are in some serious trouble here. As we continually destroy this one and only world we inhabit on so many levels...

Dissident Aggression: Immortal Bird – Empress/Abscess

by Metal Insider | Jun 26, 2015 | Dissident Aggression

Genre bending should not be something that surprises any metal fan these days. It’s almost the norm, or at least something closely approximating some kind of weird game, in certain circles to see how many sub-genres of metal can be twisted and contorted into an...

Dissident Aggression: Antigama – The Insolent

by Metal Insider | May 1, 2015 | Columns, Dissident Aggression

You often hear the term ‘controlled chaos’ bandied about in metal circles.  But what does it really mean?  What exactly is the sound of a world collapsing in upon itself, of a chaotic whirlwind bundled into a tightly knit contained area?  What best...

Dissident Aggression: Tomb and Thirst – Wrath

by Metal Insider | Feb 27, 2015 | Dissident Aggression

Under the Earth’s crust exists a swirling vortex of white hot magma which constantly heaves and churns and occasionally wreaks the most combustible and vitriolic natural havoc known to man.  Under that is a dual layer of solid, blistering metal.  What heaves and...
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Track Premiere: Drifter – “The Flood”
Track Premiere: Drifter – “The Flood”

Lawrence, KS post-metal trio Drifter have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their new single, “The Flood.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Grigori, out this Friday (23). Known for their dark experimental blend, the new song highlights their...

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Warmen announce new album Band of Brothers, arriving in August
Warmen announce new album Band of Brothers, arriving in August

Finnish melodic death metal outfit Warmen will release their new album Band of Brothers on August 15 via Reaper Entertainment. Following 2023’s Here For None, the upcoming record is described as the band’s heaviest work yet. Led by Janne “Warman” Wirman and featuring...

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John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October
John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October

Guitar virtuosos John 5 and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for a co-headlining U.S. tour. The trek kicks off October 16 and runs through November 29, marking the first time the two will tour together. Tickets are available at this location. In addition, John 5 has...

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New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Bury Tomorrow, Pelican and Steve Von Till,...

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New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

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 sees new works from the likes of Propagandhi, PUP, Nightfall and Puddle Of Mudd among the many outstanding works...

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