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Interview: The legendary Thomas ‘Sarke’ Bergli discusses Khold’s latest triumph, ‘Du Dømmes Til Død’

Interview: The legendary Thomas ‘Sarke’ Bergli discusses Khold’s latest triumph, ‘Du Dømmes Til Død’

by Jillian Drachman | Apr 5, 2024 | Interviews

  The prolific Thomas Bergli is regarded as a legend within the extreme metal community. In 1991, Bergli converted to black metal and formed the pioneering band Tulus after witnessing Darkthrone rehearsing for A Blaze in the Northern Sky. At that point, Bergli...
Interview: black metal icon Meyhnach discusses Suicide Circle’s ‘Bukkake of Souls’

Interview: black metal icon Meyhnach discusses Suicide Circle’s ‘Bukkake of Souls’

by Jillian Drachman | Mar 28, 2024 | Interviews, Metal on Metal

  The legendary Meyhnach is truly one of black metal’s finest and most important artists. The significance of his contributions to the genre cannot be overstated. Meyhnach is best known for his work with the immortal Mütiilation, the definitive French black metal...
Interview: Jordsjuk’s Renton and Mannevond discuss ‘Råtner på Rot’

Interview: Jordsjuk’s Renton and Mannevond discuss ‘Råtner på Rot’

by Jillian Drachman | Mar 27, 2024 | Interviews

  Norway’s Jordsjuk have distinguished themselves as one of the most promising extreme metal outfits. Their highly anticipated debut effort, the four-song EP Råtner på Rot, released on March 15 (read my review here). This offering features an insanely...
Interview: The celebrated Gus G. discusses Firewind’s tenth album, ‘Stand United’

Interview: The celebrated Gus G. discusses Firewind’s tenth album, ‘Stand United’

by Jillian Drachman | Mar 27, 2024 | Interviews

      Firewind’s tenth full-length record, Stand United, recently dropped to an amazing reception. Founded in 1998, the hard rock / power metal institution Firewind is revered as the brainchild of the legendary Gus G. This Greek-born artist has become...
Interview: Casey’s Tom Weaver discusses the band’s return with new album ‘How To Disappear’

Interview: Casey’s Tom Weaver discusses the band’s return with new album ‘How To Disappear’

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 22, 2024 | Interviews, New Music, News, Releases

  South Wales-based experimental post-hardcore outfit Casey triumphantly returned earlier this year with their new album, How To Disappear, released on January 12th via Hassle Records. After their unexpected hiatus in 2018, Casey have reemerged with their most...
Interview: Top black metal photographer NecrosHorns discusses his 10-Year Anniversary

Interview: Top black metal photographer NecrosHorns discusses his 10-Year Anniversary

by Jillian Drachman | Mar 19, 2024 | Interviews

  Sweden’s awarded Christopher Dean, a.k.a. “NecrosHorns,” has established himself as a leading black metal photographer. In fact, without the slightest hesitation, I would say that NecrosHorns is the best in his field. Both in a figurative and literal sense, he...
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Exclusive Album Stream: Donella Drive – ‘Axon’
Exclusive Album Stream: Donella Drive – ‘Axon’

San Antonio’s Donella Drive have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their brand new album Axon, arriving Friday (22nd). The record blends alternative metal, post-hardcore, and progressive rock, all tied together with a sharp metallic edge. Each track reflects...

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Explore 30 new albums just announced – 8/19/2025
Explore 30 new albums just announced – 8/19/2025

We’re nearing the final quarter of 2025, with 1,284 New & Noteworthy metal releases already on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal...

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Album Review: Auri – ‘III: Candles and Beginnings’
Album Review: Auri – ‘III: Candles and Beginnings’

“We are the stuff of lovely oddities.” -Oh Lovely Oddities.  When it comes to music that finds beauty in the mundane and romanticizes life itself, no band does it better than folk/world multigenre band Auri. Their third album, III: Candles and Beginnings, is no...

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New & Noteworthy: Conditioned for Releases – 1/5/2024

New & Noteworthy: Conditioned for Releases – 1/5/2024

  Metal Insider's New & Noteworthy, the weekly column highlights the latest and most notable rock and metal releases hitting the shelves each week. As we kick off 2024, we see a wave of fresh albums from artists like At The Plates, Cancer Christ, Haywire,...

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New & Noteworthy: The end of 2023 Releases 12/29/2023

New & Noteworthy: The end of 2023 Releases 12/29/2023

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this final Music Friday of 2023, we can expect a cover’s album from Lord Of The Lost and the debut of Dominum, among other titles....

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New & Noteworthy: Remaining December Releases  – 12/22/2023

New & Noteworthy: Remaining December Releases – 12/22/2023

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Just in time for the holidays, we’ll be seeing new works from more independent and underground artists, along with AI generated works...

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