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Photos/Review: Ad Infinitum lead symphonic metal showcase with Seven Spires in Detroit – 2/14/2026

Photos/Review: Ad Infinitum lead symphonic metal showcase with Seven Spires in Detroit – 2/14/2026

by Emily Schneider | Feb 20, 2026 | Photos, Reviews

After conquering the seas on 70000 Tons of Metal, symphonic metal bands Ad Infinitum and Seven Spires teamed up along with Texas-based melodic metal/rock band Tulip for a speedy 10-date North American tour. I was quite delighted that one of those dates happened to be...
Photos/Review: Opeth & Katatonia cast midwinter gloom in Detroit – 2/10/2026

Photos/Review: Opeth & Katatonia cast midwinter gloom in Detroit – 2/10/2026

by Emily Schneider | Feb 19, 2026 | Photos, Reviews

When it comes to bands that are often paired together on rosters, one of the most revered is the sorrowful duo of Opeth and Katatonia. This double dose of sad has reunited for a North American tour as a perfect midwinter treat. On February 10th, they played at the...
Metal Insider’s Emily Schneider’s Top 20 Albums of 2025

Metal Insider’s Emily Schneider’s Top 20 Albums of 2025

by Emily Schneider | Jan 2, 2026 | Lists, Top 20

Top 20 Albums of 2025 (not ranked, just vibes) 2025 was a whirlwind of a year; discovering music is easier than ever thanks to the internet. Yet, I definitely didn’t get around to hearing as many new albums as in years past; the craving for familiarity was...
Photos/Review: Omnium Gatherum bring melodeath bliss to Detroit’s Sanctuary on 11/20/2025

Photos/Review: Omnium Gatherum bring melodeath bliss to Detroit’s Sanctuary on 11/20/2025

by Emily Schneider | Nov 24, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

Melodeath is one of my favorite metal subgenres, both to listen to and to see live. So when Omnium Gatherum announced a North American tour to start just after the release of their new album, May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way, alongside Aether Realm and...
Album Review: Omnium Gatherum – ‘May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way’

Album Review: Omnium Gatherum – ‘May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way’

by Emily Schneider | Nov 6, 2025 | Reviews

The uplifting Finnish melodeath band Omnium Gatherum is back with their 10th studio album, May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way. Their brighter melodies and blending of death metal with 80s rock elements earn them the endearing alternate subgenre label...
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Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”
Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”

Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...

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The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video
The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video

Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...

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Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’
Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his third solo album, Skunkworks, Bruce Dickinson has unveiled newly remixed Dolby Atmos versions of both Skunkworks and his 1990 debut Tattooed Millionaire, available now via BMG Rights Management. The releases follow last...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

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 February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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