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Metallica share festive recording of James Hetfield reading “A Visit From St. Nicholas”

Metallica share festive recording of James Hetfield reading “A Visit From St. Nicholas”

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 22, 2025 | Video

Metallica are in the holiday spirit this year with a special seasonal release, a recording of James Hetfield reading the classic poem A Visit From St. Nicholas, widely known as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The band dropped the festive track as a light-hearted...
Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 adds Suicidal Tendencies & Agalloch

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 adds Suicidal Tendencies & Agalloch

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 22, 2025 | Festivals, News

Milwaukee Metal Festival is gearing up for the 2026 edition returning to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5–7, with a pre-party kicking things off on June 4. Alongside headliners Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, and Ministry, the festival has expanded its lineup with...
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 22, 2025 | Lists, New Music, Releases, Video

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...
Sick of It All’s Lou Koller shares health update on cancer battle: “I’m at a stalemate”

Sick of It All’s Lou Koller shares health update on cancer battle: “I’m at a stalemate”

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 22, 2025 | News

Sick of It All vocalist Lou Koller has shared a new update on his ongoing battle with esophageal cancer, revealing that his current treatment has reached “a stalemate.” In a video message shared on social media, Lou explained that while the tumors are no longer...
Metal By Numbers: November…Is Your Friend in Charts 11/7/2025

Metal By Numbers: November…Is Your Friend in Charts 11/7/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 19, 2025 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers returns with a closer look at weekly metal sales from November, 7, 2025. Yes, we’re catching up, stay tuned, there’s more to come! From major releases to underground newcomers, we’re tracking how these New & Noteworthy releases debuted in charts....
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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

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 muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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