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Metal Insider’s Kyle Finlan’s Top 10 Albums of 2022

Metal Insider’s Kyle Finlan’s Top 10 Albums of 2022

by Kyle Finlan | Dec 29, 2022 | Lists

      10) Blind Guardian, The God Machine (Nuclear Blast) A true return-to-form for the power metal kings in Blind Guardian, and in my opinion, capturing some of that “Imaginations from the Other Side” greatness. Relentlessly fast with...
Turbid North’s Nick Forkel reveals his Top 5 albums of 2022

Turbid North’s Nick Forkel reveals his Top 5 albums of 2022

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 29, 2022 | Lists

  Texas doom/death/grind outfit Turbid North are gearing up for their third album, The Decline, out January 20th 2023 (pre-order here). We caught up with Nick Forkel as he revealed his top 5 favorite albums of 2022.     05) Undeath, It’s...
Dr. Acula’s Lou Figurito reveals his Top 5 albums of 2022

Dr. Acula’s Lou Figurito reveals his Top 5 albums of 2022

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 29, 2022 | Lists

    Reunited group Dr. Acula have recently released their first new album in ten years with their self-titled record, which arrived on October 28th via Silent Pendulum Records. The group’s Lou Figurito has now teamed up with Metal Insider to share his top...
Contracult guitarist Culprit reveals their Top 5 albums of 2022

Contracult guitarist Culprit reveals their Top 5 albums of 2022

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 29, 2022 | Lists

  Industrial metal outfit Contracult’s guitarist Culprit has teamed up with Metal Insider to reveal their top 5 albums of 2022. Check out the group’s latest effort, The New Torment, featuring collaborations with Mayhem’s Attila Csihar, at this location.  ...
Electric Mob’s Renan Zonta’s shares his favorite albums of 2022

Electric Mob’s Renan Zonta’s shares his favorite albums of 2022

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 28, 2022 | Lists

  Electric Mob are gearing up for their sophomore effort, 2 Make U Cry & Dance, out January 27th via Frontiers Music Srl (pre-order here). Metal Insider caught up with vocalist Renan Zonta as he revealed highlights from 2022.   FAVORITE ALBUMS IN 2022:...
Top 10 blues album recommendations  for metalheads by Laura Cox

Top 10 blues album recommendations for metalheads by Laura Cox

by Metal Insider | Dec 28, 2022 | Lists

      First, I have to say that I’ve always been inspired by artists who found their roots in the traditional blues style. My style evolves, but I’ll always find inspiration from this free, emotive style of playing. Here’s a list of some of my...
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Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’
Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’

Trivium are back on the road in support of their new EP, Struck Dead, which arrived on October 31 via Roadrunner Records. Stepping away from their Ascendancy anniversary shows, the band's current tour blends fan favorites with fresh cuts, joined by Jinjer and Heriot....

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 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 album...

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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

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...

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New & Noteworthy: Renovate Releases 12/6/2024

New & Noteworthy: Renovate Releases 12/6/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Entering the final month of 2024, this New Music Friday features new music from the likes of White Denim, Until I Wake and The Old Dead...

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New & Noteworthy: Dreaming the strife for releases – 11/29/2024

New & Noteworthy: Dreaming the strife for releases – 11/29/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees albums from the likes of Bedsore, Astral Doors, The Gates Of Slumber and Mefitis, among the many,...

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New & Noteworthy: The Last Will and Releases 11/22/2024

New & Noteworthy: The Last Will and Releases 11/22/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s roster of releases includes albums from the likes of Body Count, Kim Deal and Opeth, as well as the debut of Crossbone...

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