Metal Insider’s New & Noteworthy, the weekly column highlights the latest and most notable rock and metal releases hitting the shelves each week. As we kick off 2024, we see a wave of fresh albums from artists like At The Plates, Cancer Christ, Haywire, Lastworld, Morgue Terror, and more.

These releases showcase a wide range for every metal lover’s taste. Each week, we add songs to our carefully curated weekly playlist. With a fresh new year, comes a fresh playlist with January releases. Whether it’s a band you’re familiar with or a new discovery, we ensure there’s something for all. Order links are available via Amazon or Bandcamp. Here are the releases from January 5th, 2024.

Cancer Christ, God Is Violence (Seeing Red)

Haywire, Conditioned For Demolition (Daze)

Morgue Terror, Morgue Terror (Independent)

The Oddeven, Darkness (Eclipse)

At the Plates, Omnivore (Independent)

Gray State, Under the Wheels of Progress (The Coming Strife Records)

Svdestada, Candela (Independent)

Narbeleth, A Pale Crown (Folter Records)

Caroozer, The Brewtal Truth (Daredevil Records)

Ashes of Abaddon, The Hellbringers (Independent)

Nimetön Hauta, Pimeyteen laskee joki (Independent)

Fragments of Lost Memories, 約束 (Independent)

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As we bid farewell to 2023, Metal Insider takes a retrospective look at the year’s highlights. Our extensive coverage includes a compilation of the best from 2023 via this location. These lists showcase each writer’s favorites from 2023 and feature individual playlists, offering key tracks from each favorable record.

Remember to look at our weekly Metal By Numbers column. We analyze how new albums debuted in charts. Discover the debut positions and notable chart rankings, gaining insights into physical album sales.