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...
Phil Anselmo was ‘down’ with playing a surprise show
[youtube]http://youtu.be/GQVh9I2CmL4[/youtube] Yesterday, (30) Phil Anselmo & the Illegals officially kicked off their Technicians of Distortion tour in Oklahoma, but the day before the group played a surprise pre-tour show at Columbia Street Rock & Blues in...Metal By Numbers 7/31: Metalcore gets back to its Roots
It’s a slow week for album sales, with only three albums selling over 40,000. However, it’s a big win for We Came as Romans, whose third album, Tracing Back Roots, has a monster first week. For a band whose first album came out not even four years ago,...Interview: Philip Anselmo Talks Solo Album, Next Down EP
As the voice of Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual and Arson Anthem, Philip H. Anselmo needs no introduction. Yet somehow it’s taken him 45 years to come out with a solo project that bears his name. Walk Through Exits Only, under the name of Philip H. Anselmo and...The Phil Anselmo Album Cover Reminds Us Of Another Phil
Tomorrow, you’re going to want to make your way to an internet or retail store near you, as Phil Anselmo – no, make that Philip H. Anselmo, releases his first-ever solo album. We spoke with Phil about that album, Walk Through Exits Only, (which is...Follow Us
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
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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:...
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...
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...