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Photos/Review: Day 1 of Exit 111; Slayer’s final festival appearance

Photos/Review: Day 1 of Exit 111; Slayer’s final festival appearance

by Andrew Fiero | Oct 29, 2019 | Festivals, Photos, Reviews

It’s never too late in the year for a good American Rock Festival. While Spring and Summer brought some heavy hitters, both new and returning, October began shaping up earlier this year with two major players claiming a mid-October weekend, both guaranteed to...
Guitarist Kyle Shutt of The Sword goes to the “Big City” with new solo track

Guitarist Kyle Shutt of The Sword goes to the “Big City” with new solo track

by Chris Annunziata | Mar 20, 2019 | New Music, Video

During The Sword’s recent hiatus, bummed guitarist Kyle Shutt has kept busy by launching a Kickstarter for a new solo record. Shutt was able to raise more than his goal of $32,000 and reached up to $38,231. To make things even more impressive, Shutt decided to...
Guitarist Kyle Shutt of The Sword goes to the “Big City” with new solo track

Kyle Shutt speaks on The Sword’s hiatus – “Personally, I’m really bummed about it”

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 23, 2018 | News

Last month, we were bummed when the Sword announced they were going on a hiatus. We saw the Texas doom metallers perform in New York City’s Irving Plaza this past summer as guitarist Kyle Shutt and bassist/synthesizers Bryan Richie told us their latest effort High...
Interview: The Sword’s Kyle Shutt & Bryan Richie discuss ‘Used Future’ and more

Interview: The Sword’s Kyle Shutt & Bryan Richie discuss ‘Used Future’ and more

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 3, 2018 | Interviews, News

The Sword released their overall sixth studio album Used Future this past March and these Texas doom metallers have been traveling ever since to support their latest effort. We were recently at their show at NYC’s Irving Plaza and were lucky to have the chance to...
Doom Side of the Moon Releases New Track From Pink Floyd Project

Doom Side of the Moon Releases New Track From Pink Floyd Project

by Metal Insider | Jul 13, 2017 | New Music, News, Releases, Video

While it seems that a band (particularly a metal band) cannot exist without performing at least one Pink Floyd cover it is much more rare to find a quality version. If their name doesn’t give it away, Doom Side of the Moon is a band that does metal covers of...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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