Another week and change has gone by since we shared 13 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1,539 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...
Video: Zakk Wylde Performs On American Idol
Click Here To Watch The Video So apparently American Idol contestant James Durbin fancies himself as a metal fan. He first showed off his love for metal by performing the Judas Priest classic “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming” on the show. And last night, he got...More Guest Appearances Revealed For William Shatner’s New Album
More details for William Shatner’s new rock covers album Searching For Major Tom, which will feature guest appearances from Zakk Wylde, Mike Inez, Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, and many more, has been revealed.Black Label Society Announce The Addition Of Type O Negative Drummer
Black Label Society has reportedly parted ways with drummer William Hunt, who also drums in Evanescence. Hunt recorded drums on the group’s latest album Order Of The Black and had been a part of their touring lineup as well. It is not exactly clear what caused the...Trek Label Society: The Photo And Video
Our readers thought Zach was a little harsh last week when it was announced that Zakk Wylde would be making an appearance on William Shatner’s forthcoming album for a cover of “Iron Man.” I agree. William Shatner isn’t so much a singer as a...Follow Us
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EP Review: Wolfheart – ‘Draconian Darkness II’
When it comes to the metal subgenre of melodeath, Wolfheart is one of the best in the category. They balance the dark and heavy riffs with beautiful melodic elements with ease, yet manage to add something fresh and exciting with every release. The band is consistent...
Exclusive Album Stream: Demetrio “Dimitry” Scopelliti – ‘The Revolution of Evolution’
Italian/Norwegian prog metal virtuoso Demetrio "Dimitry" Scopelliti is set to release his new album, The Revolution of Evolution, on September 21st via FusionCore Records. Dimitry has teamed up with Metal Insider for an exclusive full-album stream ahead of the album's...
New & Noteworthy: Forever Releases & Proud – 10/27/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week marks the return of Dokken and The Gaslight Anthem, as well as big releases from the likes of King Gizzard & the...
New & Noteworthy: Releases Out – 10/20/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Hitting shelves this week, we have the first new material from The Rolling Stones in nearly two decades and a return to form from...
New & Noteworthy: Goodnight, Releases, I Love U, Listen – 10/6/2023 – 10/13/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Over the next two weeks, we have the return of Dogstar and prog-rocker Trevor Rabin to look forward to, as well as new works from...