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Metal Insider’s Meryth Smirnoff’s Top 5 Albums of 2025

Metal Insider’s Meryth Smirnoff’s Top 5 Albums of 2025

by Meryth Smirnoff | Jan 2, 2026 | Lists, Top 5

05) Lunatic Soul, The World Under Unsun ( Inside Out Music) Composer Mariusz Duda’s solo project arrives as his first double album, focusing on the pain and long road left by a toxic relationship. From atmospheric melodies to electric guitar riffs...
EP Review – Carach Angren – ‘The Cult of Kariba’

EP Review – Carach Angren – ‘The Cult of Kariba’

by Meryth Smirnoff | Oct 17, 2025 | Reviews

The cinematic musical performance of the Dutch band Carach Angren are back, distinguished by the uncompromising darkness of their lyrics and the somber movements of their compositions. The Cult of Kariba marks a return to their roots, adding to the story from their...
Interview: Earthside – “This album has taught us how to be better with each other”

Interview: Earthside – “This album has taught us how to be better with each other”

by Meryth Smirnoff | Apr 8, 2025 | Interviews

Cinematic rock and metal collective Earthside recently wrapped up their first-ever headline North American tour with Som in March, following the release of their latest single, “frozen heart ~ burning world.” This powerful instrumental track stands as a...
Album Review: Harakiri For The Sky – ‘Scorched Earth’

Album Review: Harakiri For The Sky – ‘Scorched Earth’

by Meryth Smirnoff | Jan 26, 2025 | Reviews

Austrians Harakiri For The Sky have released their eighth studio album, Scorched Earth, on Friday (24th) via AOP Records. With seven songs and two bonus tracks, the duo composed of M.S. (guitar, bass, and songwriting) and J.J. (voice and lyrics) for this installment,...
Metal Insider’s Meryth’s favorite albums of 2024

Metal Insider’s Meryth’s favorite albums of 2024

by Meryth Smirnoff | Dec 24, 2024 | Lists

01) Persefone, Lingua Ignota: Part I (Napalm Records) This EP by the Andorrans with 5 songs says it all. Very Gojira-like, it plays between rough vocals and fast guitar riffs in a constant flirtation with the technicality of progressive metal. Incorporating...
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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...

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Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”
Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”

Rob Zombie has released a video for his latest single, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The track is the third single taken from the shock rocker's upcoming album, The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The release follows the...

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Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film
Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film

Vreid have unveiled a new instrumental single, "Kraken," written as the official soundtrack piece for the upcoming international film of the same name. The track taps into the band's blackened Sognametal roots, inspired by the mythology and landscapes of Norway's...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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