Canadian progressive metal band Maitreya are set to release their third EP, Auxesis, tomorrow (11th). The EP showcases the band's growth, featuring complex rhythms and a blend of heavy and melodic elements. Alongside the release, Maitreya has debuted a music video for...
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EP Stream: Maitreya – ‘Auxesis’
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Chilean progressive metal band Crisálida to release new album Niños Dioses in November
Chilean progressive metal band Crisálida have announced their upcoming album, Niños Dioses, scheduled to arrive on November 16. The concept album is inspired by the Incan Capac Cocha ritual, where children were sacrificed to the gods to protect the people. The album's...
Swallow the Sun share “MelancHoly” video ahead of upcoming album and tour
Finnish death-doom masters Swallow the Sun have dropped a video for their new single "MelancHoly." The track is taken from their upcoming album Shining, set to release on October 18th via Century Media Records. In support of Shining, the band will embark on a North...
New & Noteworthy: Seriously bad releases – 02/27/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The last of February releases arrived on Friday (24th). Which ones did you listen to over the weekend? We were blasting to the...
New & Noteworthy: Dance Releases Dance – 2/17/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We were away last Friday to see Jason Newsted’s art gallery and concert in Jupiter, Florida. Therefore, we’ve looped the previous...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases still awaiting – 2/03/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We’ve reached February, where we finally get to hear the new chapter of Xandria with their new album, The Wonders Still Awaiting....