Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...
Big Brother’s Adam Poch On Jenn Arroyo – Week 9
Adam Poch, Big Brother 13′s “Heavy Metal Teddy Bear” and known metalhead, will be recapping the week in Big Brother 14′s current season for as long as former Kittie bassist Jenn Arroyo remains on the show. As long as Jenn’s in the game, Adam will weigh in. You can...Big Brother’s Adam Poch On Jenn Arroyo – Week 8
Adam Poch, Big Brother 13′s “Heavy Metal Teddy Bear” and known metalhead, will be recapping the week in Big Brother 14′s current season for as long as former Kittie bassist Jenn Arroyo remains on the show. As long as Jenn’s in the game, Adam will weigh in. You can...
Metal Insider’s Top Five: Republican Rockers
OK, while we have our personal beliefs about politics, Metal Insider is a metal blog, not a political one. If you’re looking for hard partisan political writing, go to the Drudge Report or the Huffington Post. That being said, for a variety of social,...Drummer Mick Brown (Ted Nugent/ex-Dokken) Arrested For Drunkenly Stealing Golf Cart
One golf cart: $4,000. Two traffic cones: $80. Being drunk enough to pull this off: Probably at least $100. Bail: Another $4,000. This story altogether: Priceless. Last night, Ted Nugent was playing a show in Bangor, ME that was part of the Waterfront Concert series....Follow Us
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...
New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025
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 music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...
New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...