by Alex Kayne | Dec 28, 2023 | Top 10
In 2023, we saw the release of what seemed to be a gigajillion albums worldwide – a straight-up middle finger to the vast nothingness of the Covid-riddled years. Of course, it was impossible for me to screen them all, but I managed to get to listen to a boatload...
by Matt Brown | Dec 22, 2023 | Top 10
I’ve become quite the picky bastard nowadays. Ten years ago, I listened to multiple albums a day, back to back. Now, faced with an ever-growing list of music, I find myself turning albums off after two or three tracks if I’m not feeling it. On the one hand, I believe...
by Ian Weber | Dec 21, 2023 | Top 10
Dearest readers of Metal Insider, The end of another year is fast approaching, so it’s now time we highlighted a year of stellar releases. Maybe your top-whatever lists are already posted, or maybe you’re still formatting it. However, taking a look...
by Lisa Burke | Dec 20, 2023 | Top 10
10) Taake,Et Hav av Avstand (Dark Essence Records) While we may never see this band live in America again, they still can give us some great new black metal to devour. Their daunting Norwegian-style black metal tunes have always had a forceful impact on those who...
by Tom Mis | Dec 18, 2023 | Curated Picks, Top 10, we may earn commission from some curated picks links
10) Terminal Sleep, Chapter 2: Elicit Fear (Independent) Four songs, hits only. Terminal Sleep delivers some of the best metal/hardcore crossover in years. Chunky guitars and hyper-aggressive vocals dominate this 15-minute EP. Not a simple rehash of the metal and...
by Elise Yablon | Nov 10, 2023 | Lists, Top 10
It’s hard to believe that 1993 was 30 years ago. With grunge becoming a mainstay on MTV and Top 40 radio over the previous couple of years, the mainstream was starting to favor a harder edge to their music. The year saw highly praised debuts from Tool, Cynic...