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Black metal’s best: Vicotnik on the 30th anniversary of Ved Buens Ende’s ‘Written in Waters’ & more

Black metal’s best: Vicotnik on the 30th anniversary of Ved Buens Ende’s ‘Written in Waters’ & more

by Jillian Drachman | Mar 18, 2025 | Interviews

The legendary Yusaf “Vicotnik” Parvez can only be described as an unsurpassed genius, an artist of the highest order. His work is of such a rare quality that it makes virtually all else seem inadequate by contrast. Even attempting to extol Vicotnik’s merits may be...
Interview: Grima on ‘Nightside’ – “This new record captures the most expressive and defining aspects of Grima”

Interview: Grima on ‘Nightside’ – “This new record captures the most expressive and defining aspects of Grima”

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 18, 2025 | Interviews

Siberian atmospheric black metal outfit Grima have recently unveiled their latest release, Nightside, on February 28, 2025, via Napalm Records. Known for their raw yet melodic sound, the band continues to blend symphonic elements with intense black metal, now...
Interview: Kim Carlsson discusses his plans to celebrate Lifelover’s 20th Anniversary, Kall, Hypothermia, and much more

Interview: Kim Carlsson discusses his plans to celebrate Lifelover’s 20th Anniversary, Kall, Hypothermia, and much more

by Jillian Drachman | Mar 11, 2025 | Interviews, Metal on Metal

The legendary Kim Carlsson triumphantly stands as one of the greatest contemporary musicians, frontmen, and composers. By means of his uncompromising and ingenious creations, he has achieved immortality. In 2005, Carlsson, or “( ),” founded Lifelover, which he helmed,...
Interview: Destruction mastermind Schmier discusses new album ‘Birth of Malice’

Interview: Destruction mastermind Schmier discusses new album ‘Birth of Malice’

by Alex Kayne | Feb 24, 2025 | Interviews

Alex Kayne: Hello Metal Insiders! …Since late 1984 with the advent of the EP “Sentence of Death”, Destruction has forever been tearing us limbs from limb with some of the most prolific Thrash Metal ever recorded. Three dead serious dudes on the cover drenched in...
Interview: Visual Artist Nick Morte Discusses His Craft, Work with Inferno Festival, & More

Interview: Visual Artist Nick Morte Discusses His Craft, Work with Inferno Festival, & More

by Jillian Drachman | Feb 24, 2025 | Interviews

“Nick is an amazing artist and an outstanding curator. Inferno’s art show is always prestigious, and to be included on the list of such amazing, legendary artists is a big honor.” ~ Stan Dark Art The visual artist Nick Morte has distinguished himself as a beloved...
Paws, Pets, and Metal: How Kingcrown’s animals became natural metalheads

Paws, Pets, and Metal: How Kingcrown’s animals became natural metalheads

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 12, 2025 | Interviews

Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s ongoing column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with Kingcrown as their pets immersed into metal naturally.  Tell us more...
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Dayseeker drop “Crawl Back to My Coffin” video
Dayseeker drop “Crawl Back to My Coffin” video

So, Dayseeker just dropped the most epic Love song about emotional necromancy ever written.  Just being real: no one writes a song called “Crawl Back to My Coffin” because they’re fine. It’s not an upbeat anthem for people who still believe in dual-income...

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Puscifer announce first album in five years ‘Normal Isn’t,’ plus 2026 tour and new video
Puscifer announce first album in five years ‘Normal Isn’t,’ plus 2026 tour and new video

Puscifer, the ever-evolving project led by Maynard James Keenan, alongside Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, will return with Normal Isn't, their first new album in over five years, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026, via Puscifer Entertainment / Alchemy Recordings...

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When cops crash an interview, Biohazard’s Evan Seinfeld keeps talking on Divided We Fall, fitness, and pushing forward
When cops crash an interview, Biohazard’s Evan Seinfeld keeps talking on Divided We Fall, fitness, and pushing forward

Brooklyn hardcore legends Biohazard, who redefined the genre and influenced bands now rising into the spotlight like Knocked Loose and Turnstile, are finally back with their new album, Divided We Fall, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. This album doesn’t only mark their...

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New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Releases Lens – 4/4/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off April’s release schedule are new albums from the likes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Bleed From Within, L.A. Guns,...

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New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Release Dynasty – 3/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of March sees highly anticipated albums from The Darkness, Arch Enemy, Memphis May Fire, Sick Puppies and...

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New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Screaming Of The Releases 3/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of spring features highly anticipated albums from Cradle of Filth, The Horrors, Gates to Hell, Lordi and Pop...

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