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Kirk Hammett, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Gojira, among artists releasing Record Store Day exclusives

Kirk Hammett, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Gojira, among artists releasing Record Store Day exclusives

by Elise Yablon | Feb 17, 2022 | News

  The full list of Record Store Day 2022 releases is out.  Hard rock and metal is well-represented on the list, with the likes of Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Gojira, Sepultura, Alice In Chains, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, Black Label Society, Def Leppard, L.A....
Record Store Day 2020 rescheduled again, turned into three events

Record Store Day 2020 rescheduled again, turned into three events

by Elise Yablon | Apr 30, 2020 | News

  Record Store Day (RSD), the yearly global event celebrating the intersection of music, independent record shops and artists, has been postponed once again. Now, the event will take place over three days: August 29, September 26 and October 24. “Since 2008,...
The Exploited say “F*ck” coronavirus” as Record Store Day, Cold, Lamb of God, Carcass, etc. postponed or rescheduled

The Exploited say “F*ck” coronavirus” as Record Store Day, Cold, Lamb of God, Carcass, etc. postponed or rescheduled

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 13, 2020 | News

  The next wave of cancellations/postponements due to the coronavirus pandemic involves this year’s Record Store Day, Cold, Lamb of God’s European tour, Carcass, and more. However, we can always count on punk rock as The Exploited’s Australian tour kicks off...
Mastodon reveal artwork for “Stairway to Nick John” tribute

Mastodon reveal artwork for “Stairway to Nick John” tribute

by Chris Annunziata | Feb 28, 2019 | New Music, Updates

Last week, there were rumblings about Mastodon releasing a cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” for their late manager, Nick John. The band has now officially announced that they will be releasing a 10 inch vinyl called “Stairway to...
Mastodon reveal artwork for “Stairway to Nick John” tribute

Mastodon plan to pay tribute to their late manager Nick John

by Chris Annunziata | Feb 21, 2019 | News, News Ticker

Mastodon are planning to pay to tribute to their late manager Nick John, who passed away earlier this year to cancer. The band plans on releasing a 7″ box set called Stairway To Nick John on April 13th for this year’s Record Store Day. Not much else has...
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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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