Dutch Symphonic metal giants Epica released their ninth studio album, Aspiral, on April 11th via Nuclear Blast, and it has quickly gained momentum as one of 2025's standout records in the genre. With its intricate arrangements and themes of renewal and reflection, the...
Hellyeah Releases Free Download Of New Song
Hard to believe that it’s been four years since the super group featuring Vinnie Paul and half of Mudvayne has released their self-titled debut. Well for those fans who felt that the wait was unbearable, their patience will be rewarded with the band’s sophomore album...Metal Hammer To Release Dimebag Darrell’s “Final Recording”
It’s actually a bit surprising that more previously unheard recordings of Dimebag Darrell haven’t been “discovered” and released sooner. Such a trend has worked pretty well for the estates of Jimi Hendrix and Tupac Shakur. Granted, there was the metal/country project...Arms Of The Sun Post New Songs Online
Arms Of The Sun, the new project featuring Pantera/Down bassist Rex Brown, has posted to new songs on their MySpace page. Anyone expecting anything really heavy will be let down, but it’s good middle of the road rock music.Pantera/Down Bassist’s New Project To Make Live Debut
Pantera/Down bassist Rex Brown’s new project, Arms Of The Sun, will be making their live debut on April 17 at the Lakewood Theater in Dallas, Texas.Follow Us
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Ghost unveil new track “Peacefield”
Ghost have released "Peacefield," the third single from their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Skeletá, due April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. Frontman Tobias Forge shared insight into the track's intention, telling Metal Hammer: "Because the record is going to...
Video Premiere: Vide – “Tomorrow Will Be Worse”
Gothic post-metal act Vide have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere the video for their latest single, “Tomorrow Will Be Worse.” The track is taken from their forthcoming album decorated in spiderweb, due May 2nd. Known for their bleak, creative style, Vide...
New & Noteworthy: January 4th, 2019: New Year, New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first few weeks of the new year will be pretty slow, but this week still brings us new music from John Garcia and Legion of the Damned....
New & Noteworthy: December 21st, 2018: Basically Just Jon Schaffer’s Purgatory
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Fortunately for me December makes for short work, because that cold I mentioned getting over last week turned into the flu. So my week has...
New & Noteworthy: December 14th, 2018: Storm the New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The year is winding down, I'm just getting over a cold, my Top 10 of 2018 is starting to come together, and I was approached about...