by Kyle Ostrander | Dec 22, 2025 | Lists, Top 10
With so many amazing bands consistently putting out good music, it’s hard to keep track of everything that came out in 2025, and even harder to pick just 10 favorites. To narrow it down, I asked myself, “out of all the music released this year, what do I keep coming...
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....
by Jordeana Bell | Dec 19, 2025 | Lists, Top 10
2025 was one hell of a year for metal releases, and it was absolute hell trying to narrow it down to my top ten. Here they are. Crucify me if I’m wrong. I will enjoy it. 10) Sodom, The Arsonist (SPV / Steamhammer) Release:6/27/2025 Sodom treats speed as a moral...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 19, 2025 | Artist Spotlight
Countdown to 2026: 42 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail from...
by Elise Yablon | Dec 19, 2025 | New & Noteworthy
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...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 18, 2025 | Artist Spotlight
Countdown to 2026: 42 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail from...