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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...
Album review: The Old Dead Tree – ‘Second Thoughts’

Album review: The Old Dead Tree – ‘Second Thoughts’

by Meryth Smirnoff | Dec 10, 2024 | Reviews

This is probably one of the most nostalgic comebacks in the world of progressive metal. A genre utterly heartbreaking in sound and lyrics, it had remained silent for far too long. The Old Dead Tree has been reborn to share part of their soul through songs woven over...
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Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”
Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”

Mayhem have unveiled a visualizer for their new single, "Despair." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Liturgy of Death, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026. Nearly four decades into their career, Mayhem frame death not as an ending but as an inevitable...

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2059 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...

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Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video
Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video

Rob Zombie has unleashed a video for his latest single, “Heathen Days.” The track is taken from his upcoming album The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

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 release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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