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...
Metal Power Rankings 5/29: Sol Victorious
Welcome to Metal Power Rankings: Our weekly rankings take a number of factors into account, such as newsworthiness, record sales, internet buzz, word of mouth and overall importance in the genre. Ultimately, it’s subjective, but if a band generates enough buzz,...Armored Saint streaming new album
Heavy metal veterans Armored Saint will release their latest effort Win Hands Down on June 2nd via Metal Blade Records, but you don’t have to wait to listen to it, as the label has the entire album for streaming on their Soundcloud here. Singer John Bush (you...Amplified: Impalers are a shovel headed riff machine
Amplified is a weekly column focusing on new and emerging artists. Got a band that fits the bill? Email amplified@metalinsider.net. Low-fi aesthetics are great and all, but once in a while I come across an unsigned band that has the kind of album cover I would have...Dying Fetus’ band name offends Dutch gynecologist
Well, this is hilarious. Dutch gynecologist Bertho Nieboer clearly has an eye for detail (or maybe just a tendency to pick out female reproductive words in advertisements?). Neiboer got a bit pissed off driving past a billboard for this year’s FortaRock when he...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: 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...