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Interview: Kim Carlsson discusses his plans to celebrate Lifelover’s 20th Anniversary, Kall, Hypothermia, and much more

Interview: Kim Carlsson discusses his plans to celebrate Lifelover’s 20th Anniversary, Kall, Hypothermia, and much more

by Jillian Drachman | Mar 11, 2025 | Interviews, Metal on Metal

The legendary Kim Carlsson triumphantly stands as one of the greatest contemporary musicians, frontmen, and composers. By means of his uncompromising and ingenious creations, he has achieved immortality. In 2005, Carlsson, or “( ),” founded Lifelover, which he helmed,...
Interview: Kim Carlsson discusses his plans to celebrate Lifelover’s 20th Anniversary, Kall, Hypothermia, and much more

Album Review: Ritualmord – ‘This Is Not Lifelover’

by Jillian Drachman | Mar 10, 2025 | Reviews

Lifelover — a powerhouse revered as one of the greatest and most influential black metal bands in the history of the movement. In fact, I would dare to state that they rank among the best groups of all time regardless of genre distinctions, which they so artfully...
Interview: Visual Artist Nick Morte Discusses His Craft, Work with Inferno Festival, & More

Interview: Visual Artist Nick Morte Discusses His Craft, Work with Inferno Festival, & More

by Jillian Drachman | Feb 24, 2025 | Interviews

“Nick is an amazing artist and an outstanding curator. Inferno’s art show is always prestigious, and to be included on the list of such amazing, legendary artists is a big honor.” ~ Stan Dark Art The visual artist Nick Morte has distinguished himself as a beloved...
Kim Carlsson’s Ritualmord drop new single, “Slutna Ögon” 

Kim Carlsson’s Ritualmord drop new single, “Slutna Ögon” 

by Jillian Drachman | Feb 20, 2025 | News

On Valentine’s Day, Ritualmord, the project of Lifelover legends Kim Carlsson and 1853, unleashed their newest single, “Slutna Ögon.” This phenomenal gem was recorded by Carlsson and Belgium’s prolific Déhà. 1853 contributed additional vocals.    “Slutna...
The Legendary Tor-Helge Skei’s The Holos Collective Inks a Deal with Italy’s These Hands Melt

The Legendary Tor-Helge Skei’s The Holos Collective Inks a Deal with Italy’s These Hands Melt

by Jillian Drachman | Feb 11, 2025 | News

The Holos Collective, the project of the legendary Tor-Helge “Cernunnus” Skei of Manes, has inked a deal with the esteemed label These Hands Melt. Skei is celebrated for his pioneering brilliance within the realm of black metal and far beyond, having created a number...
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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of Hell Awaits
Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of Hell Awaits

Slayer’s landmark 1985 sophomore album, Hell Awaits, will return next spring with a 40th anniversary reissue through Metal Blade Records.The follow-up to 1983’s Show No Mercy, Hell Awaits showcased a darker, more complex evolution of the band’s thrash sound, drawing...

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Raven unleash cover of Metallica’s “Metal Militia”
Raven unleash cover of Metallica’s “Metal Militia”

Silver Lining Music will release No Life ’Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ’Em All on Friday (14th), an homage to Metallica’s 1983 debut. The latest single from the compilation comes from metal legends Raven, delivering a rendition of “Metal Militia.”...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

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 September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...

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