by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 1, 2026 | Metal By Numbers
2025 has officially come to a close, and what a year it was. We saw some significant losses: Ozzy Osbourne, Ace Frehley, Brent Hinds, Tomas Lindberg, to name a few, alongside bizarre news cycles, band quarrels, breakups, and major lineup shifts. Now, we’re ready to...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 31, 2025 | New Music, News, Releases, Video
Norwegian experimental giants Ulver have kicked off the new year with a surprise, digitally releasing their new album, Neverland, today, on New Year’s Eve (31). The physical edition is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026. Neverland marks the band’s...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 31, 2025 | News, Video
Drummer Nick Pierce has now returned to the surface regarding the 2024 very public As I Lay Dying lineup collapse. In a recent interview with Metal Drummers United, Pierce detailed his initial optimism, growing concerns, and eventual disillusionment with frontman Tim...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 31, 2025 | News
Silje Wergeland has announced her departure from Dutch atmospheric rock outfit The Gathering, bringing an end to her sixteen-year tenure as the band’s vocalist. Wergeland joined The Gathering in early 2009, ultimately replacing vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen,...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 31, 2025 | News
Lukas Magyar has officially confirmed his departure from Veil Of Maya, bringing further clarity to the band’s uncertain status following their hiatus announcement in September 2024. The timing of Veil Of Maya’s hiatus coincided with guitarist Marc Okubo...