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Running Wild, Within Temptation, and Kreator to headline Metalfest Open Air 2022 in Pilsen

Running Wild, Within Temptation, and Kreator to headline Metalfest Open Air 2022 in Pilsen

by Siegfried Samer | Dec 17, 2021 | News

    For many years, Pragokoncert’s Metalfest in Pilsen (Czech Republic) was regarded a bit as the “little brother” of the company’s main metal festival Masters of Rock in Czechia, however in recent years, the festival has developed a...
Metal Insider’s Siegfried Samer’s Top 10 Albums of 2021

Metal Insider’s Siegfried Samer’s Top 10 Albums of 2021

by Siegfried Samer | Dec 16, 2021 | Metal on Metal

  Despite Covid-19 still making it difficult for many bands to tour, especially in Europe, 2021 has seen the release of some fine metal albums. Here are my Top 10 metal albums for 2021! Considering my background as the singer and songwriter for Dragony,...
Personal Retrospective: Albums that turn 10 in 2021

Personal Retrospective: Albums that turn 10 in 2021

by Siegfried Samer | Oct 15, 2021 | Lists, Top 10

    While we are still a few months away from the end of 2021, this time of the year is usually for retrospectives. However, instead of (already) looking at the best that this year had to offer in terms of metal music, I will be going a bit further back....
Festival in-depth Review: Rock Castle 2021 (CZ) – Live report by Siegfried Samer (Dragony)

Festival in-depth Review: Rock Castle 2021 (CZ) – Live report by Siegfried Samer (Dragony)

by Siegfried Samer | Sep 10, 2021 | Reviews

Being in a metal band (or any band, for that matter) has not been easy in 2020 and 2021. Many industries were hit hard in the past two years marred by the Covid-19 pandemic. But, I daresay few as hard as the music industry, in a time when physical and even digital...
Dragony vocalist Siegfried Samer reviews Metal On The Hill festival 2021

Dragony vocalist Siegfried Samer reviews Metal On The Hill festival 2021

by Siegfried Samer | Aug 26, 2021 | Reviews

  It’s a tough year for metal festivals worldwide, and European festivals are no exception. Numerous festivals had to be postponed yet another year to 2022, including the world-famous Wacken Open Air in Germany, their downsized spinoff “Bullhead...
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Megadeth unleash “Puppet Parade” single
Megadeth unleash “Puppet Parade” single

Megadeth have shared “Puppet Parade,” the final single from their upcoming self-titled album, which arrives this Friday (23). The record marks the band’s final studio release and is issued via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label...

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Terratur Possessions Confirms Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s Self-Titled Debut Masterpiece
Terratur Possessions Confirms Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s Self-Titled Debut Masterpiece

Trondheim’s revered Terratur Possessions has confirmed the release of Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s long-awaited self-titled debut record for February 20th. Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne! features an unsurpassed supergroup lineup of T.Skei, or “Cernunnus,” (Manes,...

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Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide
Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide

Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have ignited their new chapter with their 12th studio album, Set the Dark on Fire, scheduled to arrive this Friday (16th) via Steamhammer/SPV. Led by vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall, Set...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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