The Vintage Caravan are back with their sixth studio album, Portals, arriving Friday (26) via Napalm Records. The Icelandic trio continues to refine their heavy-riffing blend of retro rock and a modern edge. To get ready for what's to come, the band has teamed up with...
Tony Campos comments on Wayne Static’s death
In the wake of Wayne Static’s passing, many have offered condolences and shared memories, but perhaps none as important as one of his fellow band members. Tony Campos, who played with Static-X from 1994 to 2010, offered the following via his Facebook page....Statement: Wayne Static’s death not drug-related
Following the passing of Static-X frontman Wayne Static on Saturday, tributes began pouring in. And while there’s been no official cause of death, some, including Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix, suggested that his death might be drug-related. A press release...Metal community reacts to Wayne Static’s passing
With the sudden untimely passing of Wayne Static yesterday, the hard rock and metal community are coming to grips with the loss of the Static-X frontman, which happened just days before his 49th birthday. Information is still scarce about his cause of death, but...Static-X frontman Wayne Static dead at 48
While details are still scarce, Static-X frontman Wayne Static has passed away. He was 48. “Wayne Static was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career,” a statement reads. “Wayne was scheduled...Follow Us
The Vintage Caravan share track-by-track guide to new album ‘Portals’
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Agnostic Front share “Way of War” single; new album arriving in November
Agnostic Front have announced their new album, Echoes in Eternity, is scheduled to arrive on November 7, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. To give a taste for what's to come, the NYC hardcore legends have shared the album's first single, "Way of War." Ahead of the...
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos released this week – 9/23/2025
New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 50 new songs, this week (and change) brings a solid batch of 53 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including...
New & Noteworthy: Infinity Releases 5/3/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May will see the returns of P.O.D., Better Than Ezra and Dååth, the debut of Return To Dust and new works from the...
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...
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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...