Marko Hietala will release his new solo album, Roses From The Deep, on February 7, 2025, via Nuclear Blast. To coincide with the announcement, Hietala unveiled a video for his latest single, "Impatient Zero." Hietala comments: "It´s about a battle for being under a...
The Sword Have Another Drummer Along For The Warp Ride
Yeah, that might be a new low in headlines, and a hell of a stretch, but what I’m trying to say is that the Sword have found a replacement for drummer Trivett Wingo, and he’s… someone we never heard of. Kevin Fender is a veteran of the Austin music...Trivett Wingo Gives Further Explanation On Split With Sword
It was a bit of a shock when drummer Trivett Wingo revealed that he was parting ways with The Sword after seven years together. However, in a recent interview with The Austin Chronicle, Wingo revealed that a battle with intense anxiety has been plaguing him for years....The Sword Part Ways With Drummer Trivett Wingo
Earlier today, The Sword revealed that they would be canceling their upcoming European tour and the remaining U.S. dates. At the time, it was unsure what “unforeseen circumstances” caused these cancellations. However, now we can confirm that the cancellations are due...The Sword Cancels Touring Plans
The Sword has canceled the remaining dates to their U.S. tour and their entire European run due to “unforeseen circumstances.”Follow Us
ICYMI: Marko Hietala unveils “Impatient Zero” video; new album arriving in February
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The Halo Effect share “Cruel Perception” video
The Halo Effect have released a video for their new song, "Cruel Perception." The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, March Of The Unheard, scheduled to arrive on January 10, 2025, via Nuclear Blast. Guitar wizard and main songwriter Niclas...
Dream Theater unveil “A Broken Man” visualizer
Dream Theater have released a Wayne Joyner-created visualizer for their new song, “A Broken Man.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming sixteenth studio album, Parasomnia, out February 7, 2025, via Inside Out Music/Sony Music. The track explores...
New & Noteworthy: From Releases – 11/15/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees the return of Linkin Park, the debut of Primal Code and new full-lengths from the likes of Poppy, As I Lay Dying...
New & Noteworthy: Permanent Releases – 11/8/2024
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 albums from the likes of Primal Scream, State Champs, Sólstafir, Neal Morse & The Resonance, Bad Astronaut and an...
New & Noteworthy: Sub Rosa in Releases – 11/1/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first New Music Friday of November will see the long-awaited returns of The Cure, Beardfish, Planes Mistaken For Stars and Warren...