Roadrunner imprint Loud and Proud have been on a signing frenzy lately, with everyone from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Ratt joining the label. Now Loud and Proud is proud (see what we did there?) to announce that Meat Loaf has joined their roster. The singer/actor will unleash his new album, Hang Cool Teddy Bear on May 11. Green Day producer Rob Cavallo helmed the album, which features appearances from the likes of Steve Vai, former Queen guitarist Brian May, and Jack Black. It also features appearances from American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi and House actor Hugh Laurie. Meat Loaf’s 1977 album Bat Out of Hell is the third biggest-selling album of all time. We don’t think this one’s going to top it anytime soon.
Metal By Numbers: Papercuts in the charts – 4/24/2024
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. As of last week, this column is officially back to it's weekly updates. Take a look and see how releases from April 12th debuted...
Video premiere: LiveKill – “Crushing Blows”
Fort Lauderdale's LiveKill have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, "Crushing Blows." The group strives to be one dynamic force in South Florida's metal scene, showcasing resilient energy and a top-notch approach to pre-production...
Coffin Curse release sophomore album ‘The Continuous Nothing’
After four years of silence, the Chileans of Coffin Curse are back. Their second full-length album,The Continuous Nothing, was released yesterday (22nd) in CD format via Memento Mori and set for vinyl on July 18th via Eat My Records. The project formed by Carlos...
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...