Swedish progressive metal legends Opeth are celebrating the arrival of their 14th studio album, The Last Will & Testament, out today (22nd) via Moderbolaget // Reigning Phoenix Music. To mark the release, the band has shared a visualizer for the track "§4,"...
Interview: Chuck Billy talks Dark Roots of Thrash tour, next Testament album
On April 1, Testament and Exodus will tour together for the first time on the “Dark Roots of Thrash 2” tour. It’s a dream come true for longtime fans of the bands, both of which began in the ’80s. The bands will also be playing the New England...Testament expand Dark Roots of Thrash II tour
Testament announced the Dark Roots of Thrash II tour with Exodus and Shattered Sun earlier this month, and have now added more dates (below) to the already expansive routing. Said Testament vocalist on the upcoming tour: “The stars have finally aligned. After almost...Testament, Exodus to tour
There’s a pretty short list of ’80s thrash bands that have not only stood the test of time, but are still putting out relevant music that stands alongside their earliest work. Testament and Exodus are two of those bands and they’ve just announced...Corrosion Of Conformity, Cavalera Conspiracy, Jasta among New England Metalfest additions
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival is now just a little over two months away, but they’re still announcing bands. In fact, the latest bands to be added might be some of the most impressive announcements yet. While we knew that Corrosion of Conformity...Follow Us
Opeth share visualizer for “§4” featuring Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson
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Memphis May Fire share “Shapeshifter” video; announce new album & tour
Memphis May Fire have announced their new album, Shapeshifter, is set to arrive on March 28 via Rise Records. The group has dropped a video for the title track to accompany the announcement. The band also announced a Spring 2025 headline tour featuring support from...
Saor unveil “Amidst the Ruins” video; new album arriving in February
Scottish Caledonian metal project Saor has released the title track and video for their upcoming album, Amidst the Ruins, due February 7, 2025, via Season of Mist. Blending black metal's intensity with Celtic folk melodies, the song reflects on Scotland's rich...
New & Noteworthy: Humanoid Release Torment – 4/26/2024
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 heavy new works from Accept, Darkthrone, Inter Arma, Deicide, Full Of Hell, Alien Ant Farm and Black Tusk, the debut...
New & Noteworthy: Cometh the releases – 4/19/2024
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 will see the highly anticipated returns of Pearl Jam, The Ghost Inside and High On Fire, as well as big...
New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024
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 debut of Jakobs Castle, the return of classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Knopfler and James, as well as new...