Four Stroke Baron's new album, Data Diamond, originally envisioned as two separate EPs, - one electronic (Data) and one heavy (Diamond), was released on May 31st. The concept evolved, bringing the group's creative process to the forefront, resulting in one unique and...
Metal Insider top 5: Sophomore albums
It’s a cliche in music, but also the truth, that a band has their whole lives to create their first album, and only a year or two to write their second. So while a lot of sophomore albums find artists trying to recapture the magic of their first albums, or...Today in Metal: ‘Killing Machine’ by Judas Priest turns 36 years old
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjkAeMf3Lwo[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. This album’s release date is for the U.K. release. The U.S....Metal By Numbers 10/8: The Return Trip
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Was last week’s list of debuts not robust enough for you? Then perhaps you’ll find this week more to your liking because Christ on a bicycle, do we have...Arch Enemy break the law for tour single with Kreator
In a little over two weeks, Arch Enemy will be heading out on the road with Kreator and Huntress. And to commemorate that special occasion, they’re making a limited-edition 7″ with Kreator (sorry Huntress, maybe next time). The 7″ will be limited to...Follow Us
Interview: Four Stroke Baron discuss new album ‘Data Diamond’
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Exclusive EP Stream: Along Came A Spider – ‘The Fall’
Cleveland post-hardcore outfit Along Came a Spider are gearing up for their forthcoming EP, The Fall, to arrive tomorrow (21st) via Manic Kat Records. Following the success of their 2021 album Blackhole, the band continues to draw influence from acts like Bring Me The...
Apocalyptica return with ‘Plays Metallica Vol. 2’: A Conversation with Eicca Toppinen on reinventing metal classics
A quick Google search will bring you countless bands and artists covering Metallica songs. Metallica encouraged artists to cover their music with the second Marching Band competition and the release of The Metallica Blacklist, where artists re-envisioned songs from...
New & Noteworthy: April 3rd – Titans of 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 Testament, August Burns Red, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...
New & Noteworthy: March 27th – New Music, New Songs, Same Stuff
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We've got a big week this week, featuring new music from Pearl Jam, In this Moment, and many more. For last week’s new releases you can check...
New & Noteworthy: March 20th – New Music for your Quarantine
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 Lucifer, Myrkur, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy,...