A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...
Black Label Society cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine” released
Not only did Black Label Society impress us with their cover of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine,” but they’ve caught the attention of Rolling Stone as well. The magazine posted the band’s latest track, an acoustic cover of a...Black Label Society strips down for ‘Unblackened’
Zakk Wylde is a guitar god. We know this. But what you may not know is that he cares about what you think about his music. You may also not realize that he is more than just a guitar virtuoso. Wylde stood intently Tuesday night (6) during a press conference, giving a...Megadeth Perform Thin Lizzy Cover With Slash, Zakk Wylde, David Draiman, Jason Newsted And Vinnie Paul
Fans in attendance at 97.1 The Eagle’s BFD 2013 in Dallas last Friday night (July 12, which featured the entire lineup of this year’s Gigantour plus a set from Slash) witnessed one hell of an all-star jam. Megadeth were joined onstage by Slash, Zakk Wylde, David...Dave Mustaine Thinks Exodus Would Qualify For “Expanded” Big 4; Invites Mark Wahlberg To Attend Gigantour
When metal fans are asked which band would be the most “qualified” to be a part of an “expanded” Big 4, it ultimately comes down to either Exodus or Testament. Now Exodus has another big name supporter in the debate: Dave Mustaine. During an interview with Radio.com,...Follow Us
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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026
Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...
Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide
Danish metallers Defecto are celebrating the release of their new album, Echoes of Isolation, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Today (31st), the group teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Echoes of Isolation - Concept: This album explores the...
New & Noteworthy: Theories of Releases – 6/7/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first New Music Friday of June sees releases from veteran bands like Bon Jovi, Cactus and Evergrey, as well as Butthole Surfers’ JD...
New & Noteworthy: Releases of the Forgotten – 5/31/2024
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 new works from the likes of Buffalo Tom, Big Head Todd And The Monsters, Nestor, Shrapnel & Thou, the debut of...
New & Noteworthy: Pro Releases – 5/24/2024
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 highly-anticipated works from Lenny Kravitz, Twenty One Pilots, Capstan and Rotting Christ, the return of Say...