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Darkened’s ‘Kingdom of Decay’ is not to be missed

Darkened’s ‘Kingdom of Decay’ is not to be missed

by Jeff Podoshen | Aug 13, 2020 | Reviews

Pan-international quintet Darkened may not exactly be a household name in the metal community, but they will be soon. While the band itself may only be slightly more than a year old, the collective experience of the band members is pretty incredible. Here’s the...
Prosanctus Inferi’s ‘Hypnotic Blood Art’ is hypnotizingly good

Prosanctus Inferi’s ‘Hypnotic Blood Art’ is hypnotizingly good

by Jeff Podoshen | Aug 12, 2020 | Reviews

  Hypnotic Blood Art is Prosanctus Inferi’s third LP. Hailing from Ohio, this band has been creating extreme black/death metal for nearly a decade and a half. Their latest record is very tight and well-crafted but without missing a beat in terms of its...
Valkyrie’s ‘Fear’ is masterfully genuine hard-edged rock and roll

Valkyrie’s ‘Fear’ is masterfully genuine hard-edged rock and roll

by Jeff Podoshen | Jul 14, 2020 | Reviews

  If you read the pages here at Metal Insider you know we’re big fans of Baroness. And if you, like me, have been craving some new tunes that aren’t far off from the Baroness sound, you definitely want to check out Fear, by Valkyrie, which releases on...
Gaerea puts Portuguese Black Metal on the Map with ‘Limbo’

Gaerea puts Portuguese Black Metal on the Map with ‘Limbo’

by Jeff Podoshen | Jul 9, 2020 | Reviews

  Gaerea is one of the latest gems Season of Mist has been able to find lately from the far reaches of the European continent. Their first release for the label (and second overall), Limbo, is something that fans of bands like Uada want to really check out....
Taake and Deathcult bring us back to the 90’s with ‘Jaertegn’ 10 inch split

Taake and Deathcult bring us back to the 90’s with ‘Jaertegn’ 10 inch split

by Jeff Podoshen | Jul 3, 2020 | Reviews

  It’s a dismal summer here in America and normally about this time I’m getting ready to plan my annual trip over to Norway for August.  Unfortunately, this year I’m stuck in the nation that can’t seem to understand how to properly...
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Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil to release memoir ‘A Screaming Life’ in May 2026
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil to release memoir ‘A Screaming Life’ in May 2026

Soundgarden founding guitarist Kim Thayil will release his memoir, A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond, on May 19, 2026 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins. The book traces Soundgarden's journey from Seattle's underground...

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The Munsens share track-by-track guide of new album ‘Degradation in the Hyperreal’
The Munsens share track-by-track guide of new album ‘Degradation in the Hyperreal’

Denver stoner/doom metal outfit The Munsens have returned with their new album, Degradation in the Hyperreal, now available. The band’s sophomore effort follows their 2019 debut Unhanded. To celebrate the release, The Munsens have teamed up with Metal Insider for an...

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Galactic Empire share track-by-track guide to new album ‘Cinemetal’
Galactic Empire share track-by-track guide to new album ‘Cinemetal’

From a galaxy far, far away, Galactic Empire are back with their latest creation, Cinemetal, out now via Pure Noise Records. Known for their interstellar metal renditions of Star Wars themes, these shredding Sith Lords expanded their horizons, bringing a whole new...

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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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