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The Melvins are in the holiday spirit this year

The Melvins are in the holiday spirit this year

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 1, 2016 | Holiday Season In The Abyss, News

Amazon re-launched their Indie for the Holidays playlist which is compiled by covers performed by supposed underground stars. The Melvins have crept in on this list as they recorded their own version of “Carol of the Bells.” According to Stereogum, King Buzzo himself...

Have no fear, more ugly metal sweaters are here

by Metal Insider | Oct 1, 2013 | Fashion, Ho Ho NO, Holiday Season In The Abyss

So we won’t mention the sh- (shopping) word just yet, but before you know it, holiday gift-buying season will be just around the corner. Since we have our readers’ best interests in mind, we are offering an alternative to packed stores and long lines and...

Celebrate The Holidays With An Ugly Christmas Sweater From Slayer

by Zach Shaw | Nov 20, 2012 | Holiday Season In The Abyss

We’ve been vocal about how Slayer has gone overboard on their merchandise. In fact, even Gene Simmons would probably raise an eyebrow. Yet Slayer has somehow found a way to top themselves – and just in time for the holiday season mind you – with...

Happy Holidays From Metal Insider

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 23, 2011 | Holiday Season In The Abyss

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifGkCN93Fxg[/youtube] With the year just about over and the music industry taking a break, Metal Insider is going to slow down a bit next week. We’ll still be posting semi-regularly, and covering breaking news, but...

Because It’s Not Christmas Without A Slayer Light Show

by Zach Shaw | Dec 8, 2011 | Holiday Season In The Abyss, Video

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWWFmhJKJW8[/youtube] You may recall YouTube user lacycute20’s first Slayer Christmas light show, where he synchronized his holiday lights to “Raining Blood” (he also did a light show for Pantera that year). Well, Christmas is...

Celebrate The Holidays With A Slayer Stocking And Ornament

by Zach Shaw | Nov 30, 2011 | Holiday Season In The Abyss

What better way to scare the hell out of Santa Claus when he’s coming down the chimney to give you gifts than with Slayer holiday apparel? The band is currently selling holiday ornaments and stockings (as seen up top) exclusively via their webstore. We already know...

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Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”
Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”

Mayhem have unveiled a visualizer for their new single, "Despair." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Liturgy of Death, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026. Nearly four decades into their career, Mayhem frame death not as an ending but as an inevitable...

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2059 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video
Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video

Rob Zombie has unleashed a video for his latest single, “Heathen Days.” The track is taken from his upcoming album The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:

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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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