Blue Ridge Rock festival under insurance investigation; uncertainty looms over 2023 refunds & optimism for 2024
According to WSET, insurance companies are currently investigating Blue Ridge Rock Festival organizers. The investigation follows the abrupt end of the festival last summer, claiming it was attributed to severe weather. Approximately 25 hours of testimony regarding...
My Dying Bride issue official statement on cancelling 2024 touring plans
English doom metal veterans My Dying Bride have finally released their anticipated new record, A Mortal Binding, on Friday (19th) via Nuclear Blast (read our review here). Unfortunately, the long-awaited excitement was short-lived. We presumed an official...
U.S. triples visa fees for international artists
The Associated Press reports that the United States has implemented a significant 250% visa fee increase for international musicians touring in the country. Prior to April 1, the cost was $460 per application, but it has now surged to between $1,615 and $1,655. For...
Leeway vocalist Eddie Sutton dead at 59
Eddie Sutton, the iconic singer of New York hardcore/metal band Leeway, has passed away at 59 after a four-year battle with cancer. The sad news was shared yesterday (20th) on Eddie's Instagram page. "Edward Anthony Pomponio Passed 4/19/24 peacefully in his sleep. We...
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...
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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...
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: 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,...
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...