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...
KISS/Mötley Crüe Pyro Truck In Accident; Vince Neil Surprisingly Not Involved
The KISS song “Detroit Rock City” is a true story about a KISS fan killed in a car accident on his way to the band’s concert in Detroit. Thankfully no one was killed, but there was an accident involving a truck transporting some of the pyro equipment...
Metal Insider’s Top Five: Republican Rockers
OK, while we have our personal beliefs about politics, Metal Insider is a metal blog, not a political one. If you’re looking for hard partisan political writing, go to the Drudge Report or the Huffington Post. That being said, for a variety of social,...New & Noteworthy, August 21st – Shout It Out Loud
We’ve reached another week that has a reissue claiming the top slot on the release list. It’s a rare occurrence, but when it does happen, there is a good reason for it. This week, the reason is simple – quite frankly, not a lot is coming out that...‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’ Canceled
Did anyone know that there have been seven seasons of Gene Simmons Family Jewels? Me neither, but it looks like that’s coming to an end, as A&E has canceled the series. “We could not be more proud of the unparalleled run of Gene Simmons Family...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,...