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Interview: Dream Theater’s John Petrucci talks ‘Images and Words’ on it’s 24th anniversary

Interview: Dream Theater’s John Petrucci talks ‘Images and Words’ on it’s 24th anniversary

by Bram Teitelman | Jul 7, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Interviews

On July 7th, 1992, Dream Theater released their sophomore album, Images and Words. Their debut for Atco Records and first album with James LaBrie on vocals, there were modest expectations for the album, even though the progressive metal band was proud of the album....
Today in Metal: South Of Heaven turns 28

Today in Metal: South Of Heaven turns 28

by Alix Vallecillo | Jul 5, 2016 | Album Anniversary, News

Slayer’s impact throughout the metal community is undeniable, and if there’s any day other than 6/06 that should be a national holiday, why not extend the 4th of July an extra day and give Slayer a second holiday? That’s the release of their fourth...
Album Anniversary: Immortal’s debut album turns 24

Album Anniversary: Immortal’s debut album turns 24

by Alix Vallecillo | Jul 1, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Releases

There’s no need to make an introduction about a band like Norway’s Immortal. Either by all the silly internet memes going around, their light-hearted attitude in a genre known to be too serious or their catchy music, Immortal has made their impact in black...
Album Anniversary: HammerFall’s debut album turns 19

Album Anniversary: HammerFall’s debut album turns 19

by Alix Vallecillo | Jun 27, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Releases

Sweden is known for their extreme metal, particularly their death metal from the early 90’s, but they also have calmer styles, like power and heavy metal. A good example of that is HammerFall, whose debut album Glory To The Brave is turning 19 years old today....
Album Anniversary: Gorguts’ Obscura turns 18

Album Anniversary: Gorguts’ Obscura turns 18

by Alix Vallecillo | Jun 23, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Releases

Albums are considered to be classics after a certain amount of time and influence, but while most of them take time to reach that level, others become instant must-haves. One of those is Gorguts’ third album Obscura, which was released 18 years ago today. If...
Album Anniversary: Type O Negative’s debut album turns 25

Album Anniversary: Type O Negative’s debut album turns 25

by Alix Vallecillo | Jun 16, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Releases

When you speak about a band like Type O Negative, just about everyone will have an opinion of them, no matter what. That’s because Type O Negative was an immense contributor to a new wave of gothic metal by incorporating intense sounds borrowed from doom and...
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Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”
Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”

Rob Zombie has released a video for his latest single, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The track is the third single taken from the shock rocker's upcoming album, The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The release follows the...

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Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film
Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film

Vreid have unveiled a new instrumental single, "Kraken," written as the official soundtrack piece for the upcoming international film of the same name. The track taps into the band's blackened Sognametal roots, inspired by the mythology and landscapes of Norway's...

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Textures breakdown new album ‘Genotype’ with track-by-track guide
Textures breakdown new album ‘Genotype’ with track-by-track guide

Dutch progressive metal veterans Textures are back with Genotype, their long-awaited new album, out today (23rd). Serving as a conceptual counterpart to 2016’s Phenotype, Genotype isn’t a continuation so much as a reset, written entirely from scratch and self-produced...

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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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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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