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Metal Insider’s top 5: bands with extra musicians

by Metal Insider | Nov 17, 2014 | Columns, Top 5

When you think of your classic band lineup, it’s usually a four-piece, maybe a five piece. Generally one or two guitars, a bassist, a drummer and a singer. Sure, sometimes a little something extra gets in the mix, like a keyboard player, DJ or another vocalist....

Headbangers Brawl: What tour are you looking most forward to?

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 15, 2014 | Columns, Headbangers Brawl

Usually, for Headbanger’s Brawl, we’ll pick a topic that might lead to some general disagreement of opinions. This week, what we’ll be arguing about is purely subjective, and there isn’t really a wrong answer. It’s been a busy few weeks, with plenty of fall and winter...

Mastodon to tour with Gojira, Kvelertak again this fall

by Bram Teitelman | Jul 7, 2014 | News, Touring, Updates

Looks like Gojira”s tour with Mastodon and Kvelertak earlier this year went pretty well, since the bands have announced that they’ll be touring together again this fall, playing secondary markets that they might not have reached earlier this year. However,...
Photos: Mastodon, Gojira and Kvelertak storm NYC’s Terminal 5, 5/15/14

Photos: Mastodon, Gojira and Kvelertak storm NYC’s Terminal 5, 5/15/14

by Zach Shaw | May 16, 2014 | Photos

It’s fair to say that Mastodon’s tour with Gojira and Kvelertak has been one of the most highly anticipated treks in metal since dates were announced in February. Well last night (May 15), the tour finally made its way to New York City. And while it was pretty damn...

Mastodon debut two new songs live

by Bram Teitelman | May 1, 2014 | Mastodon Insider, New Music, News, Touring, Video

[youtube]http://youtu.be/2kwMkOgdd64[/youtube] Mastodon have a new album coming out in June, which means that for the next month and a half or so, Metal Insider will temporarily become Mastodon Insider. We’ve already given you a look at the album artwork, a look...
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Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’
Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’

Trivium are back on the road in support of their new EP, Struck Dead, which arrived on October 31 via Roadrunner Records. Stepping away from their Ascendancy anniversary shows, the band's current tour blends fan favorites with fresh cuts, joined by Jinjer and Heriot....

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
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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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New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May sees new works from the likes of Propagandhi, PUP, Nightfall and Puddle Of Mudd among the many outstanding works...

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New & Noteworthy: April’s flood of new music with UNATØNED, Necro, Aspiral (4/25/2025 – 4/11/2025)

New & Noteworthy: April’s flood of new music with UNATØNED, Necro, Aspiral (4/25/2025 – 4/11/2025)

April 25, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of April will see the return of Billy Idol, new works from Ghost, Machine Head and Wednesday...

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New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off April’s release schedule are new albums from the likes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Bleed From Within, L.A. Guns,...

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