Interview: Legendary Wraath discusses Night Shall Drape Us’ debut album, ‘Lunatic Choir’
The new Nordic weapon Night Shall Drape Us represents black metal at its finest. Without a doubt, Night Shall Drape Us’ debut album, Lunatic Choir, is the best surprise of the year. The celebrated French/American label, Season of Mist, will unveil Lunatic Choir in its...
Tas Danazoglou discusses Friends of Hell’s ‘God Damned You to Hell’
Formed by veteran artist Tas Danazoglou of Satan’s Wrath and ex-Electric Wizard in 2021, Friends of Hell are about to charm listeners with their wicked sophomore album, God Damned You to Hell. An old-school doomy heavy metallic victory, God Damned You to Hell features...
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...
Album review: My Dying Bride – ‘A Mortal Binding’
Gothic doom metal masters My Dying Bride return to the pure sound of darkness with their new full-length album, A Mortal Binding, via Nuclear Blast Records on April 19th. With seven tracks, this album maintains that somber focus on each song, creating a seductive...
Live Gig Review: The 69 Eyes Dance with the Manhattan Devils at the Gramercy Theatre on 4/12/24
It was a chiaroscuro evening of dancing and singing at the Gramercy Theatre on a mild April night in Manhattan with The 69 Eyes, with their style of brash gothic hard rock, backed up by the Bites and Budderside taking over Gotham City. Having an hour to spare before...
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...
Maynard James Keenan continues to explain restricting cell phone use at his shows
In case you missed the last several mentions, Maynard James Keenan is still against fans using cell phones at his shows. Nearing his 60th birthday and celebrating the milestone via the Sessanta Tour with Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus, Keenan continues to...
Highlights: Bruce Dickinson sells tickets at Whisky a Go Go box office, first show a success, setlist revealed
Bruce Dickinson surprised fans yesterday (12th) for the early arrivals at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, spotted as the guest selling tickets at the box office himself. The tickets were for two special "not so secret" shows for Dickinson's solo band, The House...
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...
Former Saxon bassist Stephen Dawson sentenced to prison
Stephen Dawson, a founding member and former bassist of UK heavy metal veterans Saxon, has been sentenced to six years in prison for repeatedly abusing a six-year-old girl in the 1990s. According to BBC, the 72-year-old was found guilty on Thursday (11th) of four...
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Thursday share first new single in thirteen years, “Application For Release From The Dream”
Post-hardcore act Thursday have decided to take a new path, the independent road as they've decided to move forward without a label. A first in twenty-five years. To celebrate their next chapter, the group surprised their listeners with the release of their first...
Kerry King drops “Residue” video
Legendary Kerry King, renowned for his role in Slayer has unleashed a video for his song "Residue." The track is the latest single taken from his upcoming solo album, From Hell I Rise, scheduled to arrive May 17th via Reigning Phoenix Music. Co-directed by Jim Louvau...
Darkthrone share “Black Dawn Affiliation” animation video
Darkthrone has unveiled "Black Dawn Affiliation," the first single taken from from their upcoming album It Beckons Us All, set to arrive on April 26th via Peaceville. The track is paired with an animation video by Matthew Vickerstaff. Fenriz comments "Nocturno Culto...
New & Noteworthy: Myths of Releases – 3/22/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among this week’s new albums are the returns of Gossip and Brodequin, as well as highly-anticipated works from Elbow, The Jesus...
New & Noteworthy: Warp Speed Invincible Project Releases – 3/1/2024 – 3/15/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases hitting shelves. The last couple of weeks saw new music from the likes of Waves In Autumn, Bruce Dickinson, Ministry, Kaiser Chiefs, Judas Priest, The...
New & Noteworthy: The Other Side of Releases – 2/23/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the releases on this packed New Music Friday, we will see the returns of Modern English, Job For A Cowboy and Sleepytime...