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Check out Maynard James Keenan’s first band TexA.N.S.

Check out Maynard James Keenan’s first band TexA.N.S.

by Chris Annunziata | Nov 7, 2019 | News

Before Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, frontman Maynard James Keenan was apparently first in the band TexA.N.S., which stands for Tex and the Anti Nazi Squad. Maynard was originally the bass player but later moved to vocals. Mike Meengs, who...
Metal By Numbers 11/6: Who’s afraid of the big Bad Wolves?

Metal By Numbers 11/6: Who’s afraid of the big Bad Wolves?

by Matt Brown | Nov 6, 2019 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.   So I’m only just finding out that Bad Wolves is made up of a number of musicians from other bands, most notably guitarist Doc Coyle from God Forbid. And...
Danny Carey says ‘we actually rushed it a bit’ with ‘Fear Inoculum’ album

Danny Carey says ‘we actually rushed it a bit’ with ‘Fear Inoculum’ album

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 31, 2019 | News

While it took Tool thirteen years to release Fear Inoculum as drummer Danny Carey almost caused a delay by nearly burning down the studio, it appears the group somehow rushed the recording process. Carey appeared on Kerrang! Inside the Track podcast, and the drummer...
Metal By Numbers 10/30: Alter Bridge walk to the top

Metal By Numbers 10/30: Alter Bridge walk to the top

by Matt Brown | Oct 30, 2019 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.   Halloween is tomorrow, so it’s only natural that Christmas music is showing up on the charts. Luckily, one of those albums comes from the one and only...
Tool’s new album could have had a much longer delay due to a fallen candle

Tool’s new album could have had a much longer delay due to a fallen candle

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 28, 2019 | News

Anything can go wrong while recording an album in the studio. One of these instances could be due to a candle. According to the new Kerrang! Inside Track podcast, producer “Evil” Joe Barresi revealed Tool drummer Danny Carey almost delayed the band’s new album, Fear...
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Catch up now: 37 new songs/videos released this week – 8/27/2025
Catch up now: 37 new songs/videos released this week – 8/27/2025

New music continues to spiral its way in. Since our chunk last week with 36 new songs, this week brings a slightly larger round of 37 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including The Halo...

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Glass Lungs reveal track-by-track guide to new EP ‘Afterglow’
Glass Lungs reveal track-by-track guide to new EP ‘Afterglow’

Brooklyn’s Glass Lungs are celebrating the arrival of their new EP, Afterglow. A blend of shoegaze atmosphere and post-hardcore melodies, the EP highlights the group's evolution. Glass Lungs have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide behind...

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Sadistic Force share track by track guide to new EP ‘Morbid Odyssey’
Sadistic Force share track by track guide to new EP ‘Morbid Odyssey’

Hailing from Austin's underground scene, Sadistic Force are set to unleash their new EP, Morbid Odyssey, tomorrow (22nd). Blending blackened speed with old-school tenacity, the release channels the spirit of Judas Priest, Motörhead, and the NWOBHM. The group recently...

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New & Noteworthy: Meteora releases – 04/07/2023

New & Noteworthy: Meteora releases – 04/07/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. April releases are here. Which one’s your favorite? Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy!   Angel Vivaldi,...

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New & Noteworthy: Chapter III – Releases 03/31/2023

New & Noteworthy: Chapter III – Releases 03/31/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. March is leaving us with one more batch of great releases to check out! Which one’s your favorite? Don’t forget to check out the...

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New & Noteworthy: the other releases – 03/24/2023

New & Noteworthy: the other releases – 03/24/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Check out the releases from March 24th. Which one’s your favorite? Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy!  ...

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