Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...
‘Spin’ gets relatively underground for their top 20 metal albums
Rolling Stone did it, Stereogum has done it, and we’ve been doing it. As 2015 draws to a close (2 1/2 weeks left, y’all!), so everyone’s taking a look back at the year that was and naming their top metal records of the year. Spin’s only metal...Metal Insider editor Bram Teitelman’s top 10 of 2015
It’s pretty insane to think that 2015 is pretty much almost over, and as we look back, it’s hard to argue that it was anything but a great thing for metal. Heritage bands like Slayer, Lamb of God and Iron Maiden debuted in the top 5, and Five Finger Death...Metal Insider contributor Alix Vallecillo’s Top 10 of 2015
It’s that time of year again. As 2015 draws to a close, we check in with the Metal Insider staff to see what new albums got them the most excited in 2015. I know some of you are more interested in the underground than others and maybe you will agree or disagree...Metal Insider contributor Chris Colgan’s top 10 of 2015
Composing 2015’s Top 10 began with reflecting on my Top 10 of 2014 and what lessons I learned from that process. There were two that stood out: expect the unexpected, and go with my gut instinct. To that end, I’m not spending any time overthinking and...Metal Insider contributor Chip McCabe’s Top 10 of 2015
Not going to sugar-coat it, this was way harder than in previous years. 2015 was a great year for metal and trying to nail this down to only ten records was nearly impossible. So at the risk of asking for a mulligan at some point here are ten albums that kicked my ass...Follow Us
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...
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...
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...
New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025
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 music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...