by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 20, 2024 | Interviews, Releases
Four Stroke Baron’s new album, Data Diamond, originally envisioned as two separate EPs, – one electronic (Data) and one heavy (Diamond), was released on May 31st. The concept evolved, bringing the group’s creative process to the forefront, resulting...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 20, 2024 | Interviews
Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats have upped their game with their most ambitious album to date, Nell Ora Blu, which arrived on May 10th via Rise Above Records. Inspired by dark Italian Giallo films, Kevin Starrs has created one innovative horror film soundtrack for a...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 20, 2024 | Interviews
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s newest 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 Canada’s Ivy Gardens as they reveal their pets prefer heavy droning music...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 20, 2024 | Interviews, New Music, Releases, Touring
A quick Google search will bring you countless bands and artists covering Metallica songs. Metallica encouraged artists to cover their music with the second Marching Band competition and the release of The Metallica Blacklist, where artists re-envisioned songs from...
by Jillian Drachman | Jun 14, 2024 | Interviews
The ex-Nifelheim legend Hellbutcher has formed an eponymous band that epitomizes the true essence of metal. Their self-titled debut album, Hellbutcher, stands as a phenomenal triumph. On this glorious effort, Hellbutcher not only delivers a stellar performance on...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 13, 2024 | Interviews
New York death/doom outfit Göden have recently released their sophomore offering, Vale of the Fallen, in May via Svart Records. The follow-up to their 2020 debut, Beyond Darkness, showcases an even heavier sound with added intensity. Metal Insider caught up the group...