Turin-based melodic death metal band Hexabrot will unleash their debut EP, The Order of Things, on March 7 via Ænima Recordings. Blending elements of Dark Tranquillity, In Flames, and progressive influences like Between the Buried and Me, the EP delivers five tracks...
Photos: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, 7/5/14, San Bernardino CA
This past weekend in San Bernardino, CA, the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival kicked off in grand fashion. The festival’s seventh incarnation features headlining sets from Korn and Avenged Sevenfold, and Metal Insider contributor Rachael Mattice was on hand...Mayhem Fest giving back to military via ‘Metal of Honor’ charity
When we caught up with John Reese a few weeks ago about the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival a few weeks back, we talked about a lot of things, but one thing we neglected to mention his charity work. Since 2011, Reese has been giving back to the community via...Interview: Mayhem co-founder John Reese talks booking, wish list, and if anyone is too extreme to book
When the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival kicks off on July 5th, it will be entering its seventh year. While Ozzfest has existed in the United States for twice as long (even though it hasn’t taken place here since 2010), Mayhem has grown from an upstart to an...Otep backs off Mayhem Fest homophobia allegations
On Monday, Otep frontwoman Otep Shamaya ruffled some feathers after a tweet she posted alleging that one of the reasons she might not be on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest this year was because one of the corporate sponsors was homophobic. In further...Follow Us
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Ghost unveil new song “Satanized;” new album arriving in April
Swedish rockers Ghost are back, announcing their long-awaited new album, Skeletá, scheduled to arrive on April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. To celebrate the reveal of their upcoming sixth record, the group has unveiled a video for their latest single, "Satanized."...
Track Premiere: Disciple – “Sound the Alarm”
Disciple have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their latest single, "Sound the Alarm." Set for official release on Friday (28), the track arrives as the first taste of the deluxe edition of their 2023 album Skeleton Psalms, due out April 25. Produced by Josiah...
New & Noteworthy: Releases …Returns! – 1/24/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes the solo returns of Bumblefoot and Dax Riggs, as well as the latest from Mogwai, Bilk and The Great Old...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Collector – 1/17/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of DUNES, Pigeon Pit and Grave Digger, as well as the final album from Necrodeath, among the...
New & Noteworthy: March of the Releases – 1/10/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday includes the latest works from Franz Ferdinand, Stick To Your Guns, Tremonti and The Halo Effect, as well as the...