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...
Could Jesse Leach Be Returning To Killswitch Engage?
The first big shakeup of 2012 came from Howard Jones, who after ten years and three albums announced he was quitting Killswitch Engage, and it didn’t take long for many to speculate who could be the band’s new frontman. A few new potential candidates (namely Tommy...Howard Jones Speaks Out About Killswitch Engage Exit As Possible Candidate Emerges
In a statement on Killswitch Engage’s website, the band’s now-former vocalist Howard Jones has explained why he left the band. His answer is humble, and it shows a degree of maturity from both the band and Jones. After all, if it wasn’t amicable, he...(Not That) New & Noteworthy: Chris Colgan’s Top 10 Albums Of 2011
Here we are again, at the end of another year, and a list has to be made. And what do I do? I spend so much time deliberating and being indecisive that I’m late sending it in. Apologies to my MetalInsider colleagues for my lack of expediency. That said, this...Killswitch Have Eight Demos Ready For New Album, Eyeing A Summer 2012 Release
Back in August, guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz revealed that Killswitch Engage were getting into writing mode for a new album. At the time, an exact time table was unclear. But now according to bassist Mike D’Antonio, the band has already completed eight demos and...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 Stays Together – 9/26/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...
New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025
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 the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...
New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025
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 the likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...