The characteristic PostHardcore six pieced combo Retrace The Lines reveal us the first single extracted from their LP debut “Handmade Crown”. A few weeks ago we were able to watch the video-teaser based in this opus, and now we can listen to the first track that represents this album.   In words of the band: …

What began has a side project in 2012, VISE VERSA has become a full-fledged original hard rock band as they release their debut album Living a Lie along with a music video for the single “Killing Me”. THREAT SIGNAL vocalist, Jon Howard, previously worked with guitarist Eddy Chaumulot on another …

Brazilian heavy metal guitar guru Gus Sinaro’s eponymous project SINARO is turning heads with their new album Darkest Hours (The Rebirth), available now on Amazon, iTunes and CDBaby.   Today, SINARO is pleased to present a new music video for their track “Bullet Through Your Head”, available for viewing now exclusively via MetalInsider.net. Watch the …

A reject… an outsider… a stray dog…a shadow at your door. There was no parent company involved with the release of Canadian horrorpunk group NIM VIND’s album Saturday Night Séance Songs, neither investors, nor fiscal plans of any sort. Yet, the band’s successful grassroots operation has been honored by RUE …

Lamentations of the Ashen have teamed up with the UK’s MetalRecusants.com to stream their brand new track “A Profane Illvmination (Convvlsionaries Ov Temporal Heterodoxy)” taken from the upcoming album Libertine Cyst. Libertine Cyst is the band’s first new music in over 3 years and the follow up to their album …

As January beds in, BLOODSTOCK HQ is a hive of activity.  As well as setting up all the subscribers to the recently announced 2015 Deposit Scheme (see details below) and getting the Metal 2 The Masses heats underway, they’ve also been locking in more bands, this time for the Sophie …

Salt Lake City Utah’s VISIGOTH will release their debut album The Revenant King January 27th via Metal Blade Records.  Today the band presents the third offering from the upcoming release.  Decibel Magazine’s “Deciblog” is hosting an exclusive stream of the ten minute epic track “From the Arcane Mists of Prophecy” …

Spinefarm is thrilled to announce the signing of Pittsburgh’s incendiary punk rock iconoclasts Anti-Flag, who have served as a constant voice of and agent for change by advocating peace and human rights through their tireless work with and support of organizations like Amnesty International, ACLU, Greenpeace, Planned Parenthood, Rainforest Action …

Concept albums are not new territory in metal by any means. But Northern Virginia’s YESTERDAY’S SAINTS elevate the notion of conceptual metal to a whole other level, thanks to the rich, extensive storytelling and the pummeling metal in Generation of Vipers. The music is as smart and thought provoking as …

The first ever vinyl and reissue of the critically acclaimed sophomore album, Sarkomand, from Lovecraftian black metallers Ctulu is out now and available for orders via the band’s webshop. The 12″ black LP was released on 5th December 2014 via Black Blood Records and Human To Dust in order to celebrate …

Connecticut heavy metal powerhouse SYMPHONY OF MALICE re-issued their most recent blazingly heavy album, Judgement Day (The Aftermath), on December 15, 2014. Now, ESP-sponsored guitarist Gus Sinaro and new drummer Eric Williams have unleashed two new play-through videos, performing the tracks “Nothing Left In Us” and “War Conspiracy”. Check out …

There are a number of significant features, which help to distinguish a good metal act from an outstanding one. Musical skills, strong songwriting qualities and a professional performance are some of the prerequisites which every band should have, but much more important is an individual style, an independent artistic signature, …

SAXON is ready to kick off 2015 with the re-release of two classic collections, each covering significant career highlights as well as offering something new in their 2015 versions.   On February 13, 2015, SAXON greatest hits release Heavy Metal Thunder will make its market re-entry together with a brand …

From the creative minds of Joel Stroetzel (Killswitch Engage) and Michael Wyzik (Red Door Exchange, Storm The Ohio) comes Brothers Born, a new indie-rock band who will release their debut album, Knife Wounds, on February 24th via Nine Mile Records. In anticipation, the guys have premiered a new song titled …

Symphonic Metal Masters KAMELOT entered the studio in mid 2014 to begin recording their follow-up to the highly acclaimed chart topping album Silverthorn. The new album will make KAMELOT history as it will be released worldwide (excl. Asia ) on Napalm Records/Universal and Napalm Records/ADA-Warner as an exclusive licensing deal through …

Santa Cruz’s very own A BAND OF ORCS have a major revelation to bestow upon the humans of earth as they prepare to announce the newest addition of the Orc horde at their upcoming show on April 3rd in San Jose.  The Orcs have been busy devouring souls in their …

Chicago, IL hard rockers ROMANTIC REBEL are pushing their new single, “Believe”, to radio stations across North America as of Saturday! The new track is cut from the band’s full length, self-titled album, released in April 2014 by Pavement Entertainment/Sony RED.   Check out a music video for the track …

Portland, Oregon’s LORD DYING will release their new album entitled Poisoned Altars, January 27, 2015 (1/26 for UK/World and 1/24 for Germany/Benelux/Finland) via Relapse Records.  Poisoned Altars is available in CD/LP/Digital and a Special Silver Colored LP for Relapse Records 25th Anniversary.  Pre-order Poisoned Altars HERE.  The iTunes pre-order is available HERE. …

BROKEN HOPE recently overhauled their lineup by adding new bassist, DIEGO SORIA of DISGORGE, and new lead-guitarist, MATT SZLACHTA (ex-CHIMAIRA).   BROKEN HOPE founding-father, JEREMY WAGNER, says: “I’m far beyond delighted with our new members–Diego and Matt. Both of these guys are old friends of mine, and both are amazing …

MOTOR SISTER is comprised of a veritable super group; a team of musicians whose collective musical pedigrees speak for themselves. Mother Superior founder, guitarist, and vocalist Jim Wilson fronts the band, with Anthrax’s Scott Ian on guitar, Pearl Aday on backing vocals, Joey Vera on bass, and John Tempesta on …