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...
Ed Sheeran sings heavy metal on Tonight Show
British singer and songwriter sensation Ed Sheeran made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night, to support his “latest album,” Ed Sheeran Sings Heavy Metal. Fallon reveals a fictional track listing for Ed Sheeran’s metal...Iron Priest or Judas Maiden?
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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,...