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Metal By Numbers 5/4: The Impact of Record Store Day

Metal By Numbers 5/4: The Impact of Record Store Day

by Chris Annunziata | May 10, 2022 | Metal By Numbers

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Here are the numbers for the April 22nd releases. A lot of bands fell off the charts, including some big names such as Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Iron...
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett unveils “High Plains Drifter” music video

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett unveils “High Plains Drifter” music video

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 22, 2022 | News, Releases, Video

  Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has shared a music video for his latest solo single, “High Plains Drifter.” The track is taken from Hammett’s debut solo EP, Portals, out April 23rd via Blackened Recordings.   Watch the clip below:  ...
Metal By Numbers 5/4: The Impact of Record Store Day

Listen to the new Kirk Hammett song “High Plains Drifter”

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 15, 2022 | New Music, News

  Metallica fans get ready; Kirk Hammett’s first-ever solo EP, Portals, is scheduled to arrive on April 23rd via Blackened Recordings. Today (15th), the guitarist and horror enthusiast has unveiled the first taste with the instrumental track “High Plains...
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett unveils “High Plains Drifter” music video

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett gearing up to introduce ‘Nights Of Lono’ comic book series

by Mark Zapata | Mar 2, 2022 | News

    Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist for Metallica, will be putting out a new comic book series later this year with co-creator Marcel Feldmar. Currently titled ‘Nights Of Lono,’ Hammett will also be providing the foreword for an upcoming book to be...
Metal By Numbers 5/4: The Impact of Record Store Day

Kirk Hammett, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Gojira, among artists releasing Record Store Day exclusives

by Elise Yablon | Feb 17, 2022 | News

  The full list of Record Store Day 2022 releases is out.  Hard rock and metal is well-represented on the list, with the likes of Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Gojira, Sepultura, Alice In Chains, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, Black Label Society, Def Leppard, L.A....
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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

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...

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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
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:...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
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...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

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...

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New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

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...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

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...

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