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Watch Slayer cover ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin during soundchecks

Watch Slayer cover ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin during soundchecks

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 16, 2017 | Video

Slayer might be the most fearsome of the Big Four, but they’ve gotta soundcheck too. Instead of busting out songs they’ve been playing for over 30 years, they appear to enjoy busting out some classic rock covers. One of the perks of their VIP packages is...
Ozzy Osbourne reveals his top ten metal albums of all time

Ozzy Osbourne reveals his top ten metal albums of all time

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 26, 2017 | Lists, News

Rolling Stone caught up with Ozzy Osbourne while they were compiling their list of 100 best metal albums of all time. We already discovered Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford and Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich’s favorite metal albums are and now, it’s Osbourne’s turn....
Remember When: Dave Grohl and Josh Homme tested out Ashton Kutcher’s flatulence app?

Remember When: Dave Grohl and Josh Homme tested out Ashton Kutcher’s flatulence app?

by Zach Shaw | Jun 21, 2017 | Columns, Remember When

It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal...
Tom Morello, Dave Navarro, Jimmy Page and more pay tribute to Chris Cornell

Tom Morello, Dave Navarro, Jimmy Page and more pay tribute to Chris Cornell

by Bram Teitelman | May 18, 2017 | Sad News, Tributes

We’re still processing last night’s suicide of Chris Cornell. And as we attempt to come to grips with the senseless loss of a voice for a generation (X), we pretty much have no words. We can’t even imagine how the family and friends of the grunge...
Watch Brian Johnson return to the stage with Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers

Watch Brian Johnson return to the stage with Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers

by Bram Teitelman | May 15, 2017 | Collaborations, Video

Last year could have been the last time we’d ever see AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson onstage. The singer was warned that he risked permanent hearing damage if he continued playing with AC/DC, so they postponed the rest of the tour, with Axl Rose ultimately...
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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 Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

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 September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

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 the likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...

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