Black metal masters Mork have announced their new album Syv, set to arrive on September 20th via Peaceville. Along with the announcement, they have released a Matt Vickerstaff-directed video for the album’s first single, “Utbrent.” Following Thomas Eriksen’s recent...
Rolling Stone turn in a surprisingly solid top 20 metal albums list
Most of the time when Rolling Stone writes about metal, it’s done pretty dismissively or covering bands much more mainstream, like Metallica. That’s why we weren’t all that surprised then their list of the top 50 albums of 2014 only contained one...Metal By Numbers: Metal fans choose rock over bust
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Notable Debuts: AC/DC, Rock or Bust (Columbia) #3, 171,900 sold Quite an impressive bust, eh? Well, not bad, but just six years ago, their last album Black Ice...Metal Insider Contributor Zach Shaw’s Top 10 of 2014
It’s that time of year again. As 2014 draws to a close, we check in with the Metal Insider staff to see what new albums got them the most excited. First up is Zach Shaw with his top 10… Holy crap, is it already the end of another year?! Damn… well, while...Metal Power Rankings – Getcha pull
Our weekly rankings take a number of factors into account: newsworthiness, record sales, internet buzz, word of mouth and overall importance in the genre. Ultimately, it’s subjective, but if a band generates enough buzz, they’ll wind up on the list. This week,...Follow Us
Mork unveil “Utbrent” video; new album arriving in September
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ICYMI: Dale Crover shares new song “I Quit” featuring Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil
In case you missed it, Dale Crover of the Melvins has released "I Quit," featuring guitars by Soundgarden's Kim Thayil. The track is the second single taken from his upcoming solo album, Glossolalia, which is scheduled to arrive on September 13 via Joyful Noise...
Dorothy returns with new single “MUD;” advocates for fair streaming payments
Los Angeles rocker Dorothy has returned with a brand-new single, "MUD," the first taste of her forthcoming fourth studio album. Produced by Scott Stevens (Halestorm, Shinedown, Nothing More), "MUD" showcases Dorothy's powerful vocals and a unique blend of hard rock,...
New & Noteworthy, July 8th – Take Apart This World
I think the reason July has been somewhat light on releases so far is that we're getting a cooldown period from an overloaded June, giving us time to recover before we get into an equally overloaded August. It's working out so far, and albums that debuted in previous...
New & Noteworthy, July 1st – Where You Lie
Holiday weekends in the US are usually a dead time for releases, and this week is no exception. However, that doesn't mean there isn't anything worth checking out here. The underground talent on display on today's list is well worth your time and attention, so give...
New & Noteworthy, June 24th – The Saw is the Law
For the second consecutive week, our lead album is one of the most sought-after albums of the year, although this week's lead is desired for wholly different reasons. It's a week for intense music, so check out what's here and enjoy raging! Whitechapel, Mark of...