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...
Guitar heroics lacking in first Guitar Hero Live songs revealed
2015 might be known as the year rhythm-based guitar games came back, as both Guitar Hero and Rock Band are rebooting their franchises for the next-gen video game systems and banking on nostalgia from the past decade. While metal was a big part of the first wave of...Win a prize pack from Band of Skulls
While Band of Skulls’ guitar-driven rock fits a little more on the alt-rock side than it does metal, those that like heavier bluesy music may already be aware of the band. The British trio’s third album, Himalayan, has just been released in America, and...Metal Insider’s Top 5: Non-Metal Bands With Metal-Sounding Names
Metal Insider’s Top 5 is a column where we count down the top five of…well basically anything. Arguably, one of the most important elements of a band is their name. It sets the tone for the what you expect to hear from their music, and if your band picks a good name,...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: 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...
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,...