A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 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...
Testament Guitarist Alex Skolnick’s Rendition Of “Auld Lang Syne” Used In Hockey Commercial
Metal and hockey surprisingly make a great combo, as proven by both the NHL and metal’s elite. And now that relationship is taken further in a new commercial for the annual Bridgestone Winter Classic outdoor hockey game. According to The Big Lead, Testament guitarist...NY Islanders Offering Some Heavy Choices For Goal Song
Need more proof that hockey is truly a heavy metal sport? Well, the NY Islanders are asking fans to help them choose the song they’ll play every time they make a goal during the NHL 2011-2012 season. Fans can choose one of the following songs: “Kickstart My Heart” by...Anthrax, Judas Priest Featured On EA’s ‘NHL 12’ Game
Anthrax, Judas Priest, Blackguard, Murderdolls, and Black Tide are a few of the artists featured on the soundtrack to EA’s NHL 12 video game.Hockey Goalie To Wear Iron Maiden Inspired Mask This Season
As if hockey wasn’t metal enough, Winnipeg Jets goalie Chris Mason has revealed his new Iron Maiden inspired goalie mask. The mask’s design is taken from the artwork for the “Aces High” single (the one where Eddie is flying a fighter jet). In an interview with InGoal...Follow Us
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Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video
Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has unleashed a video for his new single, “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht.” The characteristically dark and unsettling clip is directed by Horris & Frances. The track will also be available in physical formats, including “Alles...
New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025
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 Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...
New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...