Exodus/Slayer guitarist Gary Holt will release his memoir, A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way, on April 8, 2025, via Hachette Books. Featuring a foreword by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, the book chronicles Holt's journey...
Sumac are your ‘Blight’s End Angel’
When we first heard of the new band that Aaron Turner was putting together last September, with Baptists drummer Nick Yacyshyn, and Brian Cook on bass, we knew we were in for a big treat. Said Turner at the time: “We are pursuing this as a fully functional band...Sumac are a “Thorn In The Lion’s Paw”
We first heard of Sumac back in September, and now we finally have a full track available for streaming. Titled “Thorn In The Lion’s Paw,” with a line-up. comprised of members from bands like Isis, Baptists, and Botch, Sumac is exactly what...Sumac give us “The Deal” teaser
Remember that new Aaron Turner-led band, Sumac, we mentioned back in September? Well, they’ve posted a teaser audio clip, which may be for the song “The Deal,” from their upcoming Profound Lore release. Said Aaron Turner on the initial announcement...Botch reunion a possibility
In a recent interview with Noisey, bassist Brian Cook (Russian Circles and These Arms Are Snakes, Sumac) gives hope to those of us who’ve been waiting for a Botch reunion. When asked about a Botch reunion, Cook said: “Seems to be the ongoing question. I...Follow Us
Gary Holt’s memoir ‘A Fabulous Disaster’ arrives April 2025
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Bury Tomorrow release “What If I Burn” video; new album arriving in May 2025
Bury Tomorrow have announced their new album, Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience, is set to release on May 16. The forthcoming record marks a new chapter for the band with guitarist Ed Hartwell and keyboardist/vocalist Tom Prendergast, who joined during a...
Opeth share visualizer for “§4” featuring Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson
Swedish progressive metal legends Opeth are celebrating the arrival of their 14th studio album, The Last Will & Testament, out today (22nd) via Moderbolaget // Reigning Phoenix Music. To mark the release, the band has shared a visualizer for the track "§4,"...
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...