Concert Calendar (4/19-4/28): Metal Legions; Engage for Ludicrous Nights. Attila, Uli Jon Roth, & more
What on earth is going on in April? Oh yeah, another glut of every band touring throughout America. And it is more gnarly than last year, which was one of the most intense months we've experienced in 2023. So, yeah! Is everything alright with you? Yeah-yeah-yeah, we...
Lacuna Coil unveil “In The Mean Time” video featuring Ash Costello (New Years Day)
Lacuna Coil have unveiled a video for their new single, "In The Mean Time," featuring Ash Costello of New Years Day. The song title refers to the current state of the world, and the band being between cycles. Directed by Patric Ullaeus, the video sets the stage for...
James Hetfield honors Motörhead’s Lemmy with new tattoo infused with icon’s ashes
Metallica's James Hetfield continues to pay tribute to the late Motörhead vocalist/bassist Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. While in 2016, we saw the tribute to the song "Murder One" from Hardwired...To Self-Destruct, the singer took things more personally just eight years...
New & Noteworthy: Cometh the releases – 4/19/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday will see the highly anticipated returns of Pearl Jam, The Ghost Inside and High On Fire, as well as big...
Slipknot tease 25th anniversary event with cryptic billboard in California
Slipknot are up to something... According to a post on Reddit, these giants have placed an enigmatic billboard in Indio, California, hinting at an upcoming event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album. Located near this month's Coachella and last...
Metal By Numbers: Cure the Charts – 4/18/2024
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. This column was delayed longer than expected due to a medical issue and subsequent procedure. However, we're pleased to announce...
Gwar announce ‘Age of Entitlement’ Tour
Gwar are hitting the road for The Age of Entitlement Tour, continuing to support their latest album, The New Dark Ages. The summer leg features Weedeater, X-Cops, and Squid Pisser, starting June 7th in Hartford, CT, and ending June 17th in Tampa, FL. In September,...
Album Review: Ater – ‘Somber’
Chilean black metal band Ater will release their second full-length album, Somber, this Friday (19th). The group's blackened sound can be heard from the beginning with the opening track, "Striges." With a subtle transition, the song opens with a traditional format,...
Interview: Illumishade discuss new album ‘Another Side of You’
Swiss modern metal outfit Illumishade have released their sophomore album, Another Side of You, in February via Napalm Records. Led by vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf, known for their work with Eluveitie, the band is rounded out by orchestration and...
Paws, Pets, and Metal: Omnivide Guitarist rescues cat outside a Devin Townsend concert
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s newest column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with guitarist Nicolas Pierre Boudreau of Omnivide, the group’s latest album, A...
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Lacuna Coil unveil “In The Mean Time” video featuring Ash Costello (New Years Day)
Lacuna Coil have unveiled a video for their new single, "In The Mean Time," featuring Ash Costello of New Years Day. The song title refers to the current state of the world, and the band being between cycles. Directed by Patric Ullaeus, the video sets the stage for...
Metal By Numbers: Cure the Charts – 4/18/2024
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. This column was delayed longer than expected due to a medical issue and subsequent procedure. However, we're pleased to announce...
Oceans of Slumber unveil “Where Gods Fear to Speak” video
Oceans of Slumber are back in a heavier and darker direction on their latest single, "Where Gods Fear to Speak." The accompanying video, directed by Josh Vargas, captures the essence of the song's overall thought-provoking theme. The Houston band, blending melodic...
New & Noteworthy: Cometh the releases – 4/19/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday will see the highly anticipated returns of Pearl Jam, The Ghost Inside and High On Fire, as well as big...
New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024
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 debut of Jakobs Castle, the return of classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Knopfler and James, as well as new...
New & Noteworthy: God Damned You To Releases – 4/5/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Albums hitting shelves this week include the return of The Libertines, the final album from Cock Sparrer and the debut solo LP from...