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Metal Mixer: alleged estrogen scheme to abrupt lineup changes – 2/28/2024

Metal Mixer: alleged estrogen scheme to abrupt lineup changes – 2/28/2024

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 28, 2024 | News

  The pandemic has changed everyone, and we will see the continued aftermath within music. While we’ve seen many tour and album announcements, there’s also been a stream of lineup shakeups, especially within the last few weeks, from Escuela Grind, Fleshgod...
SLAYER resurrected: Legends to headline 2024 Louder Than Life & Riot Fest

SLAYER resurrected: Legends to headline 2024 Louder Than Life & Riot Fest

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 21, 2024 | News

  This is not a drill; Slayer are back! After wrapping up their final world tour in November 2019, these legends featuring Tom Araya (bass/vocals), Kerry King (guitar), Gary Holt (guitar), and Paul Bostaph (drums) have announced their first return to the stage....
Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan opens up on sacrifice; clarifies band’s original lineup

Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan opens up on sacrifice; clarifies band’s original lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 13, 2024 | News, Video

  In a recent interview on The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan dives into the challenging topic of personal sacrifice. Additionally, he opens up about the sacrifices his wife has made over the years....
Watch Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg rehearse with Infectious Grooves for upcoming tour

Watch Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg rehearse with Infectious Grooves for upcoming tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 11, 2024 | News, Touring, Video

  Infectious Grooves have shared rehearsal footage with former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg as they gear up for their 2024 tour. Weinberg joined the funk metal band after parting ways with Slipknot three months ago and was jamming with the reunited group....
Corey Taylor clarifies decision to cancel North American solo tour amid mental health struggles

Corey Taylor clarifies decision to cancel North American solo tour amid mental health struggles

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 25, 2024 | News

  Corey Taylor has taken to Instagram in response to recent social media comments on the Slipknot singer’s recent North American solo tour cancellation. The trek was in continuation to promote his sophomore solo effort, CMF2. Earlier this month, Taylor...
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Cold Steel break out with debut album Discipline & Punish, share Top 5 influences
Cold Steel break out with debut album Discipline & Punish, share Top 5 influences

Hailing from Tampa, Florida, Cold Steel stepped into the spotlight with their ferocious debut album, Discipline & Punish, out November 7, 2025, via Spinefarm Records. Blending hardcore and thrash elements, the record was produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood...

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Nuclear Blast Records signs Finnish rock supergroup HOKKA
Nuclear Blast Records signs Finnish rock supergroup HOKKA

Nuclear Blast Records has signed HOKKA, a new Finnish rock supergroup featuring former Blind Channel frontman Joel Hokka, The Rasmus founding guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi, and rising drummer Jimi Aslak. The band makes their official musical debut with a video for their...

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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 11/11/2025
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 11/11/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 48 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 53 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For the first New Music Friday of August, we’ll see new music from the likes of The Armed, Fit For a King, MOTHS and The Warlocks among...

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New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

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 sees the return of Alice Cooper, new music from the likes of The Dirty Nil and GWAR, a reworked Bruce Dickinson...

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New & Noteworthy: Addicted to Releases – 7/18/2025

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...

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