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...
Did Behemoth’s Nergal leak Papa Emeritus II of Ghost’s real identity?
A few years back, speculation began to circulate that Papa Emeritus (and his “replacement” Papa Emeritus II) was actually Tobias Forge. While Ghost has still kept the real identities a secret (at least from the public, that is), it looks like we can thank Adam...Ghost Introduce “New” Papa Emeritus During Hometown Show… Wait, What?
[youtube]http://youtu.be/xm0Y0awVExo[/youtube] It’s been one hell of a weekend for Ghost fans. Less than a few hours after premiering a new song online, Ghost took to the stage in their hometown of Linköping, Sweden. Not only did they perform the new song “Secular...Ghost Are Finishing Up Next Studio Album
To say that Ghost’s second album is highly anticipated is sort of an understatement. Their debut Opus Eponymous was awesome and fans have been trying to find out everything they can about this mysterious band. Today, we found out that the band’s next...
Ghost Frontman’s Identity Revealed?
As fans of the Swedish doom metal group know, Ghost go to great lengths to maintain their members’ identities. Not only do most of the band hide their identities in robes, but they also go nameless and don’t use their real voices in interviews. However, it looks...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,...