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Powerman 5000 accuses ‘Final Fantasy XIV’ of plagiarism

Powerman 5000 accuses ‘Final Fantasy XIV’ of plagiarism

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 26, 2016 | News, Video Games

Remember Powerman 5000? The nu-metal band’s biggest hit was “When Worlds Collide,” which was pretty popular upon it’s release in 1999. Perhaps popular enough to have been ripped off 11 years later for a Final Fantasy game, even. We’re not...

Find out how much U2, Alice in Chains, Shinedown and more made on the road

by Alix Vallecillo | Aug 12, 2015 | Money Talks, Music Biz, News

If you keep wondering how much your favorite bands make when they head out on the road, Billboard‘s Boxscore released their latest batch of earnings and attendance from many artists, including rock and metal ones, and we’ve summarized them here for you. This week, we...

Emmure, Mushroomhead playing 2015 Gathering of the Juggalos

by Seth Werkheiser | Apr 20, 2015 | Events, News

The 2015 Gathering of the Juggalos is taking place in July and a few more bands have been added to the growing line-up. Joining Insane Clown Posse (of course), Twiztid, and Puddle of Mudd this year will be Emmure, Mushroomhead, and Neurotic November. Emmure had to...

Powerman 5000 and American Head Charge tour to continue without Wayne Static

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 3, 2014 | News, Touring, Updates

The sad and unfortunate passing of Wayne Static this past weekend impacted many, and aside from his immediate friends and family, Powerman 5000, who’d been set to start co-headlining with Static tomorrow (4), had a decision to make. Ultimately, the band have...

Noisem at GWAR-B-Q: ‘We have all of the new album written’

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 19, 2014 | Interviews, News

Shortly before playing a half hour set that had them literally swinging from the rafters at the GWAR-B-Q, we caught up with 2/5ths of Baltimore death metal quintet Noisem. Vocalist Tyler Carnes and guitarist Sebastian Phillips spoke about how they discovered GWAR, the...
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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

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...

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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
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:...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
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...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

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 the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

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 the likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...

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