German progressive/technical death metal masters Obscura have announced their new album, A Sonication, is scheduled to arrive on February 7, 2025, via Nuclear Blast. The album marks the second installment of their conceptual trilogy, and overall follow-up from 2021's...
Metal musical chairs: Havok, Twitching Tongues announce lineup changes
Being in a band is like being in a relationship, but maybe more intense, since most relationships don’t consist of two or more other people and involve lots of travel in a van. That’s why it’s never really a huge surprise when bands make lineup...Former Havok guitarist Shawn Tyler Chavez passes
There’s been no cause of death listed, but on April 30th, former Havok guitarist Shawn Tyler Chavez died in Las Vegas. He was 30. Chavez was an original member of the band, playing from its formation in 2004 until 2010, appearing on the band’s first album,...Havok’s David Sanchez wreaks havoc on arm, band cancels tour dates
Newly signed to Century Media, Havok are tearing it up on the road with Crowbar, Revocation, Fit for an Autopsy and Armed for Apocalypse. Unfortunately Havok’s vocalist and guitarist David Sanchez’ arm suffered some apocalyptic damage while hiking, and the...Havok drummer to sit out some shows
Havok are about about to hit the road with Crowbar, Revocation and Fit For an Autopsy. However, when they do it, they’ll be doing some of it without their drummer Pete Webber. His mother was injured in an accident, so he’s doing the right thing and taking...Follow Us
Obscura unveil “Silver Linings” video; new album arriving in February
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Spiritbox unveil “Perfect Soul” video; new album arriving in March
Spiritbox have revealed their second album, Tsunami Sea, set to release on March 7, 2025 via Pale Chord and Rise Records. To accompany the announcement, the group has unveiled a Dylan Hryciuk-directed video for their new single, "Perfect Soul." The Canadian metal...
Poppy unveils “the centers falling out” performance video
Poppy's new album, Negative Spaces has dropped today (15th) via Sumerian Spaces. The innovative artist has unveiled a performance video for the song "the centers falling out," in celebration of her latest effort's arrival. Poppy is set to kick off 2025 supporting...
New & Noteworthy: Myths of Releases – 3/22/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among this week’s new albums are the returns of Gossip and Brodequin, as well as highly-anticipated works from Elbow, The Jesus...
New & Noteworthy: Warp Speed Invincible Project Releases – 3/1/2024 – 3/15/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases hitting shelves. The last couple of weeks saw new music from the likes of Waves In Autumn, Bruce Dickinson, Ministry, Kaiser Chiefs, Judas Priest, The...
New & Noteworthy: The Other Side of Releases – 2/23/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the releases on this packed New Music Friday, we will see the returns of Modern English, Job For A Cowboy and Sleepytime...