Norwegian collective Wardruna has released "Birna," the title track from their upcoming album, out January 24 via Sony Music and By Norse Music. Meaning "she-bear" in Old Norse, the song honors the bear as a symbol of nature's guardian. The accompanying video, filmed...
Down and Corrosion of Conformity to hit the studio, says Pepper Keenan
In a recent interview with Loudwire, guitarist Pepper Keenan was asked about him actively taking part of Corrosion of Conformity, bringing up the last album recorded with him In The Arms of God: Oh man, I remember when we were done with it and I was like “That’s as...Pepper Keenan returns to Corrosion of Conformity
We’ve known it was happening for a while now, it was officially announced today that Down guitarist Pepper Keenan is returning to Corrosion of Conformity for a tour. Unfortunately for U.S. fans, the only dates are in the UK in March, but it’s suggested...Metal Insider’s Top 5: 20th anniversary albums we’d like to hear live
Earlier today, Korn confirmed that in honor of their self-titled debut album turning 20 this year that they’d be playing it in it’s entirety. Whether you like Korn or not, this makes sense. The album essentially jump-started nu-metal, and while the band...Pepper Keenan to return to Corrosion of Conformity?
While Corrosion of Conformity have had a bit of a creative renaissance by reuniting as their original Animosity-era lineup as a trio for their last two albums, they were arguably at their peak in the early ’90s with rhythm guitarist Pepper Keenan. Starting with...Follow Us
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All That Remains reveal details for new album ‘Antifragile’
Massachusetts metal giants All That Remains have announced their new album, Antifragile, which is scheduled to arrive on January 31st, 2025. The tenth studio album marks the band's first record since 2018's Victim of the New Disease. Pre-order the album at this...
Paws, Pets & Metal: Bumblefoot honors his cat with “Simon in Space” single; album out in January
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider's column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with the legendary Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal in perfect timing, as his brand new single,...
New & Noteworthy: PowerReleases – October 25 – August 2, 2024
Editor's Note: New & Noteworthy has finally returned! After a lengthy delay with server issues, Metal Insider is back and here's all the New & Noteworthy releases from August 2nd - October 25th, including new playlists added and updated. Enjoy! October...
New & Noteworthy: Wake Up the July 2024 Releases
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. July is filled with new music from supergroups Category 7 and Painted Shield, live albums from Ghost and Metal Church, fictitious band...
New & Noteworthy: Manual Fire Releases 6/21/2024 – 6/28/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The next couple of weeks will see the returns of Kittie, earthtone9, The Story So Far and Dirty Three, debuts from O. and Mighty Mighty...