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...
Metallica album covers get avenged
Combine your love of the Avengers with Metallica and you have Avenga, a fictional “metal super-band.” Thanks to a designer in the UK, you can now display your love for both in the form of a tshirt. Originally just a few were crafted for a design contest,...Byzantine announce tour, nearing end of crowdfunding campaign
A few months ago, we caught up with OJ on the 20th anniversary of the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The catch was that it wasn’t O.J. Simpson, but O.J from Byzantine, who mentioned the band were crowd-funding their new album. The...Ben Weinman interviews GTO-mate Brent Hinds
[youtube]http://youtu.be/7sdVhfn6-O8[/youtube] Party Smasher Inc., the website started by The Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman, got off to a great start, with him interviewing one of his idols, Mike Patton. Now he’s talking to one of his...Phil Anselmo thinks ‘Load’ is a load
Phil Anselmo has never been one to not speak his mind. Especially to Metal Hammer (ahem). So when the UK-based magazine recently asked his opinion on an album that should never have been made, they knew they’d get something juicy. According to Blabbermouth,...Follow Us
Metal By Numbers: Cure the Charts – 4/18/2024
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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...
Nothing More streaming new song “House of Sand” featuring I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe
Nothing More have announced their fifth album, CARNAl, is scheduled to arrive on June 28th via Better Noise Music. To coincide with the reveal, the group released their new single, "HOUSE ON SAND," featuring I Prevail's Eric Vanlerberghe. Guitarist Mark Vollelunga...
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...
New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024
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 final album from Sum 41, the debut of Glyph and a tour EP featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Primus,...