Anthrax added to Black Sabbath’s concert in Villa Park

Anthrax will reunite with Black Sabbath for the first time in nearly twenty years at the upcoming Back to the Beginning concert on Saturday, July 5, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. The two bands last shared a stage in 2005 at the UK's Download Festival. Their...

Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks dies at 73

Les Binks, former drummer for Judas Priest, has passed away. Born in 1951, Binks was 73 at the time of his death. While he reportedly died on March 15, the news of his passing was not publicly confirmed until Monday evening (14). Binks performed with Judas Priest from...

Carla Harvey starts new band The Violent Hour, drops single

Carla Harvey, founding vocalist of Butcher Babies, has unveiled her new project The Violent Hour with the release of their debut single, "Sick Ones," out via Megaforce Records. The track was co-written with Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, featuring guitarist John 5....

Soulfly split with bassist Mike Leon after 10 years

After more than a decade together, Soulfly have officially parted ways with bassist Mike Leon. The band confirmed the news in a statement posted to social media earlier this week. The band wrote: "After many strong years together, Soulfly is parting ways with bassist...
Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks dies at 73

Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks dies at 73

Les Binks, former drummer for Judas Priest, has passed away. Born in 1951, Binks was 73 at the time of his death. While he reportedly died on March 15, the news of his passing was not publicly confirmed until Monday evening (14). Binks performed with Judas Priest from...

Soulfly split with bassist Mike Leon after 10 years

Soulfly split with bassist Mike Leon after 10 years

After more than a decade together, Soulfly have officially parted ways with bassist Mike Leon. The band confirmed the news in a statement posted to social media earlier this week. The band wrote: "After many strong years together, Soulfly is parting ways with bassist...

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Ghost release new single “Lachryma”
Ghost release new single “Lachryma”

Ghost have released "Lachryma," the second single from their upcoming album Skeletá, due out April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. The track arrives with an official music video, featuring the first full performance from frontman Papa V Perpetua. Watch the clip below...

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New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off April’s release schedule are new albums from the likes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Bleed From Within, L.A. Guns,...

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New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of March sees highly anticipated albums from The Darkness, Arch Enemy, Memphis May Fire, Sick Puppies and...

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New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...

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