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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026

Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 3, 2025 | Interviews, New Music, Releases

Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...
Interview: Ronnie Romero talks new album Backbone, career highlights, movie inspirations, and more

Interview: Ronnie Romero talks new album Backbone, career highlights, movie inspirations, and more

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 31, 2025 | Interviews

Ronnie Romero continues to carve out his own path with his new solo album, Backbone, released on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers. Produced by Romero himself, the record showcases his powerful vocals and features appearances from notable guests such as Kee Marcello and...
Interview: Nekrogoblikon’s John Goblikon discusses goblins, comedy, and more goblins

Interview: Nekrogoblikon’s John Goblikon discusses goblins, comedy, and more goblins

by Jordeana Bell | Oct 29, 2025 | Interviews

It’s no secret that I’ve been in love with Nekrogoblikon’s John Goblikon for years. Not in the rational, “he seems cool, I’d buy him a beer” kind of way, but in the unhinged, metaphysical sense where you’re daydreaming about an alternate timeline with a version...
Interview: The Acacia Strain’s Devin Shidaker talks new album ‘You Are Safe From God Here’

Interview: The Acacia Strain’s Devin Shidaker talks new album ‘You Are Safe From God Here’

by Jordeana Bell | Oct 24, 2025 | Interviews, Video

For over two decades, The Acacia Strain have channeled apocalyptic energy through an ever-evolving mix of deathcore, sludge, and existential metal. With their thirteenth studio album, You Are Safe From God Here (out now via Rise Records), the Massachusetts-based...
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

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 22, 2025 | Interviews, New Music, Releases, Video

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...
Inside the sound of Hulu’s Into The Void: composer Andrew Gordon Macpherson on crafting an ‘ambient metal’ score

Inside the sound of Hulu’s Into The Void: composer Andrew Gordon Macpherson on crafting an ‘ambient metal’ score

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 17, 2025 | Interviews

The new Hulu docuseries Into The Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal premiered on September 22, 2025, exploring some of metal’s darker stories of murder, addiction, rebellion, and redemption. Capturing eight episodes for its first season, creators Jason Eisner...
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Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”

Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...

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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

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 music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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