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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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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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