Alternative rock outfit Telling Secrets have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, "Faith." Written by Vik Kovacs (Telling Secrets) and Matt McAndrew (Rain City Drive), "Faith" explores themes of doubt, resilience, and...
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Video Premiere: Telling Secrets – “Faith”
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Blackbraid announces new album ‘Blackbraid III’
Blackbraid will release Blackbraid III on August 8, 2025, continuing the indigenous black metal project’s raw journey from the Adirondack wilderness. The album features artwork by Adam Burke and Adrian Baxter, with production by Neil Schneider. Ahead of its release, a...
Interview: Epica’s Simone Simons on Aspiral, vocal growth, and embracing the unexpected
Dutch Symphonic metal giants Epica released their ninth studio album, Aspiral, on April 11th via Nuclear Blast, and it has quickly gained momentum as one of 2025's standout records in the genre. With its intricate arrangements and themes of renewal and reflection, the...
New & Noteworthy: September 27th, 2019 – In Cauda Nova Musica
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features the return of Opeth, Dragonforce, Steel Panther and many more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last...
New & Noteworthy: September 20th, 2019 – Shaped by New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features the return of As I Lay Dying, as we ll as new releases from The Agonist, Kobra and the Lotus, and more! For last...
New & Noteworthy: September 13th, 2019 – The New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new music from Korn and more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and for the...