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Serj Tankian to drop solo EP ‘Foundations’ in September; autobiography coming in May
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Seven recent label signings – 4/29/2024
Change is inevitable, including starting fresh chapters with a new label. While there have been quite the signings and switch-ups, we narrowed down a list of seven most recently announced within the last week. 01) Armored Saint re-sign with Metal Blade Records:...
Mötley Crüe drop “Dogs of War” video: first song without Mick Mars
Mötley Crüe are back with a brand new song, 'Dogs Of War', marking their first release since parting ways with guitarist Mick Mars with John 5 as his replacement. The track, produced by longtime collaborator Bob Rock, merges old-school vibes with a contemporary twist,...
New & Noteworthy: Life promises releases – 2/16/2024
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 the returns of The Jack Rubies and Ihsahn, the debuts of Crawlers and The Requiem, as well as...
New & Noteworthy: Releases in Oath 2/9/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s New Music Friday sees the release of new albums from the likes of Chelsea Wolfe, tAKiDA, Infected Rain, TSO, Split...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Can Wait – 2/2/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. On the first Friday of February, we’ll be getting new music from rock stalwarts J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) and KMFDM, the return of...