Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...
Members Of Slipknot And Anthrax To Miss Mayhem Fest Dates
Looks like High On Fire aren’t the only ones missing Mayhem Fest this Summer. This past weekend, two bands set to appear on the bill revealed that they would be performing a handful of dates without key members. First up is Slipknot, who revealed that guitarist Jim...Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan Recording Bass For Stone Sour’s New Album
Shortly before Stone Sour confirmed bassist Shawn Economaki’s departure, guitarist Jim Root let a picture of a bass player in the studio leak online. At the time, it was unclear who this mysterious bassist was. As it turns out, it’s none other than Skid Row’s Rachel...Stone Sour Confirm Bassist Shawn Economaki’s Departure
Last August, Stone Sour announced that they were planning to tour without bassist Shawn Economaki, who had left for personal issues. While his departure didn’t seem permanent at the time, Stone Sour had continued playing without Economaki throughout the year. And...Jordison Claims Slipknot Is Already Working On New Music
We reported back in August about how the members of Slipknot have been sharing different views on the band’s future. Drummer Joey Jordison has been saying that there will be a new Slipknot album, while singer Corey Taylor and Jim Root (both of Stone Sour) are less...Follow Us
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...
New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...
New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...