Swedish rockers Ghost are back, announcing their long-awaited new album, Skeletá, scheduled to arrive on April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. To celebrate the reveal of their upcoming sixth record, the group has unveiled a video for their latest single, "Satanized."...
Former Obituary Guitarist Jailed For Having Meth Lab
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Ghost unveil new song “Satanized;” new album arriving in April
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Track Premiere: Disciple – “Sound the Alarm”
Disciple have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their latest single, "Sound the Alarm." Set for official release on Friday (28), the track arrives as the first taste of the deluxe edition of their 2023 album Skeleton Psalms, due out April 25. Produced by Josiah...
Cancer return with ‘Inverted World,’ set for April release
UK death metal outfit Cancer are back with Inverted World, their highly anticipated seventh album, arriving April 25 via Peaceville Records. The band, known for their brutal, uncompromising sound, continues their legacy with a dark exploration of dystopia, corruption,...
New & Noteworthy: Releases of the Forgotten – 5/31/2024
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 new works from the likes of Buffalo Tom, Big Head Todd And The Monsters, Nestor, Shrapnel & Thou, the debut of...
New & Noteworthy: Pro Releases – 5/24/2024
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 highly-anticipated works from Lenny Kravitz, Twenty One Pilots, Capstan and Rotting Christ, the return of Say...
New & Noteworthy: From Releases I Rise – 5/10/2024 – 5/17/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the new offerings over the last couple of weeks are Sebastian Bach’s and Shellac's first albums in a decade, guest-filled romps...