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....
Headbangers Brawl: What tour are you looking most forward to?
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
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Photos: Mastodon, Gojira and Kvelertak storm NYC’s Terminal 5, 5/15/14
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
[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...Follow Us
Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’
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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
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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
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