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Tour Diary: Spotlights muse on opening for Deftones, Refused

Tour Diary: Spotlights muse on opening for Deftones, Refused

by Metal Insider | Aug 1, 2016 | Tour Diary

  Starting tomorrow (2), Brooklyn “sludge/gaze” band Spotlights will begin two weeks on the road supporting Deftones and Refused. It’s a dream come true for the two principle members, married couple Mario and Sarah Quintero. In addition to their...
Rob Zombie, Deftones, Thursday, Refused and more joining Misfits at Riot Fest

Rob Zombie, Deftones, Thursday, Refused and more joining Misfits at Riot Fest

by Zach Shaw | May 18, 2016 | Festivals, News

  Last week, Riot Fest left fans utterly shocked when they announced that the original Misfits lineup would perform at both the Chicago and Denver editions of the festivals. Now the festival has revealed the first wave of bands confirmed for its stacked lineup....
Deftones release stream of new track “Hearts/Wires”

Deftones release stream of new track “Hearts/Wires”

by Alix Vallecillo | Apr 4, 2016 | New Music, News, Updates

After a long wait, Deftones will release their newest album Gore this Friday, and it’s been a rollercoaster since it was announced. We’ve heard two tracks off the new record to get a taste of what are we getting once the full-length is out, and...
Deftones announce more Summer tour dates, Refused to support

Deftones announce more Summer tour dates, Refused to support

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 28, 2016 | News, Touring

With the release of Gore a little over a week away, of course the Deftones are going to want to take it on the road. They already announced a Spring tour that includes a handful of festival dates in the States and abroad, but this morning they announced a string of...

Metal Insider’s top 10 most shocking moments of 2015

by Metal Insider | Dec 23, 2015 | News, Top 10

As we look back at 2015, it was a pretty batshit crazy year all around. There were tons of releases, almost as many tours, and as jaded at the metal community is, there are always a handful of things that take everyone by surprise. Given the way the year wound up, 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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