Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...
Is Shining’s International Blackjazz Society actually a thing?
[youtube]https://youtu.be/QOWRSKY5B1k[/youtube] Usually when we get music or press releases from labels, we know what’s coming and expect it. What we weren’t ready for was this unsolicited submission to our “tips” inbox. Perhaps because Metal...Shining would like you to join their International Blackjazz Society
There are quite a few Shinings out there. There’s the Stephen King book, the Swedish black metal band, the Stanley Kubrick adaptation of the King book, and the beer from Texas (oh wait, that’s Shiner). However, Norwegian “blackjazz” ensemble...Shining are on the edge… of a cliff
[youtube]https://youtu.be/CRmjBDjBIro[/youtube] As some metal fans know, there are two bands called Shining, both European. The Swedish one is an evil black metal band and the Norwegian one is an avant-garde jazz/metal hybrid that has a saxophonist. To further...Pro-shot footage of Hellfest emerges including Lamb of God, Faith No More, and more
Before the event was even over, pro-shot footage of France’s Hellfest Open Air Festival began to emerge online. The show was shot and streamed over the internet, and some tech savvy viewers took the liberty to save and upload some of the full sets, including but...Follow Us
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...
New & Noteworthy: Addicted to Releases – 7/18/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Bush, Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway, Margarita Witch Cult and Slaughter...
New & Noteworthy: Through Armageddon Madness Releases – 6/27-7/11/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last few weeks (July 11 - June 27) have seen new music from the likes of Fishbone, Dropkick Murphys, Jonathan Richman, Born Of Osirus and Impureza,...
New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases – 6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025
June 20, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Badflower, Cryptopsy, Alestorm, Malevolence and Yungblud, among...