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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...
Remember When: Metallica got stranded in Springfield on ‘The Simpsons’

Remember When: Metallica got stranded in Springfield on ‘The Simpsons’

by Zach Shaw | Aug 22, 2016 | Columns, Remember When

It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal Insider...
Metal Insider’s Top 5: Metallica guest appearances

Metal Insider’s Top 5: Metallica guest appearances

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 16, 2016 | News, Top 5

Today, Heart released the title track of their forthcoming album, Beautiful Broken, via Rolling Stone. What makes it worthy of being written about here is that the upbeat, riffy rock song, originally released as a bonus track on the band’s 2012 album, features...
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett jams with Elton John in Las Vegas

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett jams with Elton John in Las Vegas

by Alix Vallecillo | May 3, 2016 | Collaborations, News

When you’re a musician of a high caliber band and world notoriety, you cross a threshold that puts you with musical legends of every genre. The most recent artist to do that was Metallica’s Kirk Hammett as he joined British music icon Elton John onstage...
Metallica (probably) have a producer!

Metallica (probably) have a producer!

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 14, 2016 | In The Studio, Metallica Insider, News

Metallica haven’t really been up to much lately, if you’re looking at them purely from an album standpoint. Back in 2014, they released  a new song, “The Lords of Summer,” back in 2014, but then two summers came and went without anything else....
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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026

Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...

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Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide
Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide

Danish metallers Defecto are celebrating the release of their new album, Echoes of Isolation, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Today (31st), the group teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Echoes of Isolation - Concept: This album explores the...

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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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New & Noteworthy: This Sleepless Releases – 2/14/2025 & 2/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: This Sleepless Releases – 2/14/2025 & 2/21/2025

February 21, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new albums from the likes of Silverstein, Four Seconds...

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New & Noteworthy: Duel – 01/31/2025 & 2/7/2025 Give Us Releases

New & Noteworthy: Duel – 01/31/2025 & 2/7/2025 Give Us Releases

February 7, 2025 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 February sees the highly anticipated return of Dream Theater’s classic line-up, as well...

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