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Interview: Feroz discusses Ater’s new album ‘Somber’

Interview: Feroz discusses Ater’s new album ‘Somber’

by Zenae Zukowski | May 20, 2024 | Interviews

Ater is the black metal project founded in Chile in 2010 by Fernando “Feroz” Bühring. Initially named “Aeons Collide,” they became Ater in 2013. The original lineup included drummer Matias Acuña (now of Follakzoid) and guitarist Yeray Santos....
Interview: Norway’s Leon Kristoffer discusses his brainchild Spirit Tomb

Interview: Norway’s Leon Kristoffer discusses his brainchild Spirit Tomb

by Jillian Drachman | May 14, 2024 | Interviews, Metal on Metal

Spirit Tomb, the one-man project of Norway’s Leon Kristoffer amazed us last year with his debut EP, The Lotus of Dahlia, and the album Spiritus Lacrimarum: Dolorem in Lacrimas Efundere. Conceived in 2020, Spirit Tomb reflects Leon Kristoffer’s wholly individualistic...
Interview: Xasthur’s Scott Conner remains a tireless innovator

Interview: Xasthur’s Scott Conner remains a tireless innovator

by Jillian Drachman | May 14, 2024 | Interviews

The legendary Scott Conner, the mastermind behind Xasthur, is widely regarded as a musical genius. Formed in 1995 in California, Xasthur is revered as a pioneering black metal institution. Scott has collaborated with a variety of other artists over the years both...
Interview: Breaking Benjamin’s Keith Wallen discusses sophomore solo album, ‘Infinity Now’

Interview: Breaking Benjamin’s Keith Wallen discusses sophomore solo album, ‘Infinity Now’

by Jillian Drachman | May 2, 2024 | Interviews

Breaking Benjamin guitarist Keith Wallen prepares to unleash his sophomore solo album, Infinity Now, via Rise Records on May 3. Infinity Now is the follow-up to This World or the Next (2021), which was preceded by The EP Allies (2014). This catchy and radio-friendly...
Interview: Kim Ljung of Norway’s Legendary Seigmen Discusses ‘Resonans’

Interview: Kim Ljung of Norway’s Legendary Seigmen Discusses ‘Resonans’

by Jillian Drachman | Apr 29, 2024 | Interviews

“Seigmen is one of the few bands in this world that carry the gold standard of quality, integrity, and authenticity that all bands should aspire to reach.” ~ Kark of Dødsengel Norway’s revered Seigmen will unleash their latest studio album, Resonans, on May 3 via...
Interview: Illumishade discuss new album ‘Another Side of You’

Interview: Illumishade discuss new album ‘Another Side of You’

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 17, 2024 | Interviews

Swiss modern metal outfit Illumishade have released their sophomore album, Another Side of You, in February via Napalm Records. Led by vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf, known for their work with Eluveitie, the band is rounded out by orchestration and...
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Explore 20 new albums just announced – 9/03/2025
Explore 20 new albums just announced – 9/03/2025

Another week and change has gone by since we shared 30 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1,381 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...

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Interview: Burning Witches’ Jay Grob talks Inquisition, touring hurdles, and the witch she’d add for a day
Interview: Burning Witches’ Jay Grob talks Inquisition, touring hurdles, and the witch she’d add for a day

Swiss heavy metal outfit Burning Witches have released their sixth studio album, Inquisition, on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records. Diving into themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and resilience, the follow-up to 2023's The Dark Tower, marks a bold...

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Feuerschwanz’s Ben Metzner talks new album ‘Knightclub’ with track-by-track explainer
Feuerschwanz’s Ben Metzner talks new album ‘Knightclub’ with track-by-track explainer

Germany’s folk metal unit Feuerschwanz have unveiled their twelfth studio album, Knightclub, out now via Napalm Records. Known for their chaotic, high-energy performances, whether bringing vikings, theatrics, or sheer madness to the stage (as seen during their...

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New & Noteworthy: Life promises releases – 2/16/2024

New & Noteworthy: Life promises releases – 2/16/2024

    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 returns of The Jack Rubies and Ihsahn, the debuts of Crawlers and The Requiem, as well as...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases in Oath 2/9/2024

New & Noteworthy: Releases in Oath 2/9/2024

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s New Music Friday sees the release of new albums from the likes of Chelsea Wolfe, tAKiDA, Infected Rain, TSO, Split...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Can Wait – 2/2/2024

New & Noteworthy: Releases Can Wait – 2/2/2024

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. On the first Friday of February, we’ll be getting new music from rock stalwarts J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) and KMFDM, the return of...

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