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Photos/Review: Katatonia’s haunting performance lights up Chicago’s The Forge with SOM and Gost

Photos/Review: Katatonia’s haunting performance lights up Chicago’s The Forge with SOM and Gost

by Kyle Finlan | Nov 27, 2023 | Photos, Reviews

  For the second consecutive year, I found myself in a car, making the journey from Detroit to Chicago in November to catch the Swedish prog metal giants Katatonia. They’re the kind of band that inspires unwavering devotion—I know fans who attend five or...
Metal Insider’s Kyle Finlan’s Top 10 Albums of 2022

Metal Insider’s Kyle Finlan’s Top 10 Albums of 2022

by Kyle Finlan | Dec 29, 2022 | Lists

      10) Blind Guardian, The God Machine (Nuclear Blast) A true return-to-form for the power metal kings in Blind Guardian, and in my opinion, capturing some of that “Imaginations from the Other Side” greatness. Relentlessly fast with...
Heilung brought magnificent live energy in 2022; giving more to look forward to in 2023

Heilung brought magnificent live energy in 2022; giving more to look forward to in 2023

by Kyle Finlan | Dec 27, 2022 | Reviews

  Heilung are always a delight to see live – their “rituals,” as anyone who has caught them on tour will call them, drive right to the center of your heart with booming drums and captivating on-stage performances. Earlier this year, Metal...
Photos/Review: Sabaton’s The Tour To End All Tours w/ Epica @ Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL 10/15/2022

Photos/Review: Sabaton’s The Tour To End All Tours w/ Epica @ Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL 10/15/2022

by Kyle Finlan | Oct 31, 2022 | Photos, Reviews

  Sabaton and Epica are two long-time stalwarts of European metal, but it’s always huge news when either of them announces a comprehensive US tour. Sabaton toured the US in late 2021 and has continued to book larger venues since their first US appearance in...
Photos/Review: Apocalyptica & Lacuna Coil @ The Majestic in Detroit, MI

Photos/Review: Apocalyptica & Lacuna Coil @ The Majestic in Detroit, MI

by Kyle Finlan | Jun 2, 2022 | Photos, Reviews

  It’s always a treat to have seasoned touring acts swing through the Motor City. Located conveniently between Toronto and Chicago, it’s fairly often that Detroit gets left off the routing for a litany of reasons. Thankfully, symphonic metal stalwarts...
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Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”
Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”

Colorado power metal outfit Siege Perilous have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a video of their latest single, "Becoming the Dragon." The track is the title track from their forthcoming record, Becoming the Dragon, scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026. The...

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Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026
Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026

2026 is here and there’s already well over 100 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal Insider has...

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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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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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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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