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...
Varg Vikernes found guilty of hate crimes
Earlier today, Varg Vikernes was found guilty by a French court of inspiring racial hatred via his blog. Last year, he’d been accused of plotting terrrorist attacks, but released several days later due to lack of evidence. However, he was charged with inciting...Varg Vikernes’ trial in France begins
It seems like Varg Vikernes just can’t keep himself away from legal trouble. About a year ago now, the one man show of Burzum and his wife were arrested in France for allegedly planning a massacre. Just a short time afterwords, he was released without being...Metal Insider’s top 5: Bands that continued despite legal issues with members
Metal Insider’s Top 5 is a column where we count down the top five of…well basically anything. When As I Lay Dying singer Tim Lambesis was arrested on suspicion of hiring a hitman to kill his wife last year, many were shocked, but likely none more than the remaining...Varg Vikernes gets trial postponed
While Varg Vikerenes was expected to stand trial Thursday for allegations of racial hatred and exalting war crimes, his lawyers have managed to get the date pushed back until June, according to the BBC. Defense for the Norwegian black metal frontman requested more...Follow Us
Thursday share first new single in thirteen years, “Application For Release From The Dream”
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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...