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March Is Metal Month: Earache’s Al Dawson Talks About Signing Criteria, Retail, Spotify; Win An Earache Prize Pack

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 22, 2012 | Interviews

How does an Australian wind up running the American arm of influential UK metal label Earache? It’s kind of a long story, but Al Dawson was more than happy to oblige. Starting out as a tape trader in the ’80s (he was thanked on a 1984 compilation by...

Jake Dreyer’s “Harmony Of The Spheres” Now Available On Rock Band

by Zach Shaw | Nov 21, 2011 | News Ticker

19 year old virtuoso/ White Wizzard guitarist Jake Dreyer’s song “Harmony Of The Spheres” is now available in the Rock Band Network. A video of the song being played in the video game has also been posted online by Offbeat Entertainment.

New & Noteworthy, November 15th – King of Those Who Know

by Metal Insider | Nov 15, 2011 | Releases

Within each metal subgenre, whether obscure or mainstream, there are certain bands that are considered essential. In order to call yourself a fan or follower of that subgenre, you must like the essential band or bands, or else other fans won’t recognize you as a...

Guitarist Jake Dreyer Comments On Joining White Wizzard

by Zach Shaw | Sep 8, 2011 | Metal Musical Chairs

As we’ve noted many times before, White Wizzard have gone through more lineup changes in two years than most bands do in their whole careers. And earlier today, the band confirmed that 19 year old virtuoso guitarist Jake Dreyer has joined them as their new second...

White Wizzard Parts Ways With Singer…AGAIN…After Only 5 Months!

by Zach Shaw | Jun 28, 2011 | Metal Musical Chairs

Ok, this is getting ridiculous! Let’s recap…in October of 2010, White Wizzard released a new single featuring new singer Peter Ellis, thus marking the band’s third lineup since forming in 2007. Then just five months later, Ellis left the group due to visa issues that...
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Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”

Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...

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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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