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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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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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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”
Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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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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