Dutch Symphonic metal giants Epica released their ninth studio album, Aspiral, on April 11th via Nuclear Blast, and it has quickly gained momentum as one of 2025's standout records in the genre. With its intricate arrangements and themes of renewal and reflection, the...
Axl Rose Finally Explains The 2002 Philadelphia No Show
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkjX2R9q1iU[/youtube] I was just 13 years old when I went to see Guns N’ Roses perform at the First Union Center (now the Wells Fargo Center) in Philadelphia on December 6, 2002. Little did I, my friends, and our dads (who we...Slash Streaming New Song Online
Slash is streaming the first single from his new album Apocalyptic Love called “You’re A Lie” over at LoudWire.Headbangers Brawl 2/17: Our Predictions For The 2012 Revolver Golden Gods
Headbangers’ Brawl is a weekly column where Metal Insider’s contributors take a moment to debate and analyze two opposing sides of a topical issue occurring in the world of metal and/or the music industry. This week, the nominations for the 4th annual Revolver Golden...Slash Reveals Details Regarding Sophomore Solo Album, Announces U.S. Tour
While all eyes are still on the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony this April, Guns N’ Roses fans have another thing to look forward to this Spring: a new album from Slash. The guitarist has revealed the cover artwork for his sophomore album Apocalyptic Love. It’s...Follow Us
Interview: Epica’s Simone Simons on Aspiral, vocal growth, and embracing the unexpected
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Ghost unveil new track “Peacefield”
Ghost have released "Peacefield," the third single from their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Skeletá, due April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. Frontman Tobias Forge shared insight into the track's intention, telling Metal Hammer: "Because the record is going to...
Video Premiere: Vide – “Tomorrow Will Be Worse”
Gothic post-metal act Vide have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere the video for their latest single, “Tomorrow Will Be Worse.” The track is taken from their forthcoming album decorated in spiderweb, due May 2nd. Known for their bleak, creative style, Vide...
New & Noteworthy: September 6th, 2019 – How It Feels to Be Lost in New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new music from Sonata Arctica, Sleeping With Sirens, and more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last...
New & Noteworthy: August 30th, 2019 – NEW TOOL NEW TOOL NEW TOOL
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features the long awaited Tool album Fear Inoculum and a few other releases too I guess. For last week’s releases you can check out...
New & Noteworthy: August 23rd 2019 – N.E.W.M.U.S.I.C.
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features news music from Sacred Reich, Crobot and more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy,...