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Kirk Hammett is bummed he didn’t get to contribute more to ‘Hardwired…’

Kirk Hammett is bummed he didn’t get to contribute more to ‘Hardwired…’

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 15, 2016 | Metallica Insider

In just three days, Metallica’s long-awaited Hardwired… To Self Destruct, will be in stores. What led to the eight-year wait? Well, plenty of things, but one of the worst setbacks occurred relatively early in putting together the album when Kirk...
James Hetfield campaigns for Motorhead to be in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

James Hetfield campaigns for Motorhead to be in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 10, 2016 | Tributes

If there’s one thing that might get a band inducted in to the increasingly unimportant Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it’s an already-inducted band campaigning for them. And while it’s ludicrous that Motorhead didn’t make it into the Hall while...
Here’s what James Hetfield thinks of celebrities wearing Metallica shirts

Here’s what James Hetfield thinks of celebrities wearing Metallica shirts

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 7, 2016 | Metal Memes, Video

    At this point in their career, Metallica are as much of a brand as they are a band. As an example, a guy we know that manages a Hot Topic says that some kids have come in asking for shirts from “metallic.” He said “that’s...
Top 8 highest paid rock and metal musicians

Top 8 highest paid rock and metal musicians

by Alix Vallecillo | Sep 30, 2016 | Money Talks, News

The metal dream of every rock and metal musician is to make it big enough and get an actual income out of their music. We can’t blame you for having that seemingly-impossible goal considering some rockstars nowadays earn enough money to buy their own...
Metallica play intimate, emotional show at Webster Hall; debut “Moth Into Flame”

Metallica play intimate, emotional show at Webster Hall; debut “Moth Into Flame”

by Bram Teitelman | Sep 28, 2016 | Reviews

Although it technically started last month with the unveiling of “Hardwired” before their show in Minneapolis, the promotional machine has kicked into high gear for Metallica’s forthcoming Hardwired… To Self Destruct, which will be out on...
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Aephanemer unveil track-by-track breakdown of new album ‘Utopie’
Aephanemer unveil track-by-track breakdown of new album ‘Utopie’

French melodic death metal outfit Aephanemer are celebrating the release of their fourth studio album, Utopie, out today, October 31, 2025, via Napalm Records. To continue with the celebration, the group has teamed up with Metal Insider for a track-by-track guide....

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ODC mark the release of debut album ‘Twisted Love’ with track-by-track feature
ODC mark the release of debut album ‘Twisted Love’ with track-by-track feature

French modern rock outfit ODC have dropped their long-awaited debut album, Twisted Love, out now (31st) via BLKIIBLK. To celebrate the release, ODC teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Album Overview — Twisted Love Twisted Love is a distorted...

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Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil to release memoir ‘A Screaming Life’ in May 2026
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil to release memoir ‘A Screaming Life’ in May 2026

Soundgarden founding guitarist Kim Thayil will release his memoir, A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond, on May 19, 2026 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins. The book traces Soundgarden's journey from Seattle's underground...

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New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of March sees highly anticipated albums from The Darkness, Arch Enemy, Memphis May Fire, Sick Puppies and...

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New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...

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New & Noteworthy: The Return of Releases 3/14/2025 – 02/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Return of Releases 3/14/2025 – 02/28/2025

March 14, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are highly-anticipated albums from the likes of Coheed and...

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