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Jay Weinberg invites 14-Year-Old viral drum sensation to Slipknot show

Jay Weinberg invites 14-Year-Old viral drum sensation to Slipknot show

by Elise Yablon | Sep 10, 2019 | News

A couple of weeks ago, 14-year-old drummer Maren Alford went viral with her cover of Slipknot’s “Unsainted.” Now we know that Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg is a fan of hers as well. Weinberg, himself a fan of Slipknot before he became a member, invited Alford to the...
14-year-old percussionist plays expert cover of Slipknot’s “Unsainted”

14-year-old percussionist plays expert cover of Slipknot’s “Unsainted”

by Elise Yablon | Aug 27, 2019 | News, Video

It’s not unusual for musically inclined fans to cover their heroes. Just take 14-year old percussionist Maren Alford for instance, who’s spot-on drum cover of Slipknot’s recent single “Unsainted” has been going viral. Alford, who plays drums for young all-girl...

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Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway return with “Killing Spree” video
Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway return with “Killing Spree” video

Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway have released a video for the new single, “Killing Spree,” marking the first new music since 2018. The track is the lead single from the upcoming album Addicted to the Violence, scheduled to arrive on July 18. Malakian composed,...

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Amorphis unveil new single “Light and Shadow” from upcoming album ‘Borderland’
Amorphis unveil new single “Light and Shadow” from upcoming album ‘Borderland’

Finnish metal legends Amorphis have released “Light and Shadow,” the first single from their forthcoming 15th studio album, Borderland, scheduled to arrive on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Borderland was recorded at Hansen Studios and features artwork...

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Before the Dawn share “Stellar Effect” video; new album arriving in September
Before the Dawn share “Stellar Effect” video; new album arriving in September

Finnish melodic death metal outfit Before the Dawn will release their new album Cold Flare Eternal, on September 5 via Reaper Entertainment. The band has unveiled a video for their latest single, "Stellar Effect." Following 2023's Stormbringers, the new album...

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New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases –  6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025

New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases – 6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025

June 20, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Badflower, Cryptopsy, Alestorm, Malevolence and Yungblud, among...

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New & Noteworthy: Songs of Last Releases – 5/30/2025

New & Noteworthy: Songs of Last Releases – 5/30/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final New Music Friday of May will see new music from the likes of Garbage, The Haunted, Rivers Of Nihil and Wolves At The Gate, as...

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New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

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 new music from the likes of Skunk Anansie, …and Oceans, Age of Apocalypes and Witchcraft, as well as cover and...

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