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Metal Insider’s Combined Top 20 Albums of 2025

Metal Insider’s Combined Top 20 Albums of 2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 3, 2026 | Lists, Top 20

This year’s combined list came together a bit differently. Not every list followed the top-ten format: some were longer, others shorter, and a few were left unranked. With that in mind, we compiled a unified list by recognizing albums that appeared more than...
Metal Insider’s Meryth Smirnoff’s Top 5 Albums of 2025

Metal Insider’s Meryth Smirnoff’s Top 5 Albums of 2025

by Meryth Smirnoff | Jan 2, 2026 | Lists, Top 5

05) Lunatic Soul, The World Under Unsun ( Inside Out Music) Composer Mariusz Duda’s solo project arrives as his first double album, focusing on the pain and long road left by a toxic relationship. From atmospheric melodies to electric guitar riffs...
Metal Insider’s Emily Schneider’s Top 20 Albums of 2025

Metal Insider’s Emily Schneider’s Top 20 Albums of 2025

by Emily Schneider | Jan 2, 2026 | Lists, Top 20

Top 20 Albums of 2025 (not ranked, just vibes) 2025 was a whirlwind of a year; discovering music is easier than ever thanks to the internet. Yet, I definitely didn’t get around to hearing as many new albums as in years past; the craving for familiarity was...
Metal Insider’s Elise Yablon’s Top 6 Albums of 2025

Metal Insider’s Elise Yablon’s Top 6 Albums of 2025

by Elise Yablon | Jan 1, 2026 | Lists

It’s hard to believe that 2025 is over. This has been a crazy year, filled with highs and lows and every moment has been soundtracked by great music.  For my 2025 highlights list, I’ve chosen a handful of albums that spoke to me throughout the year....
Metal Insider’s Chris Annunziata’s Top 5 Albums of 2025

Metal Insider’s Chris Annunziata’s Top 5 Albums of 2025

by Chris Annunziata | Jan 1, 2026 | Lists, Top 5

As 2025 comes to a close, I am continuing my tradition of providing my top albums of the year!! The only difference this year is that I will be sharing my TOP five albums rather than the typical ten. Like prior years, the trend seems to be that I enjoyed individual...
10 of the MOST INSANE BANGERS of 2025 BY DJ ALEX KAYNE 

10 of the MOST INSANE BANGERS of 2025 BY DJ ALEX KAYNE 

by Alex Kayne | Dec 30, 2025 | Lists, Top 10

As the year comes to an end there was so much to pick from I could have done a 25 list in Black, Death, Thrash, and Traditional Metal seperately. Records are still being released this month that I’ve yet to sit down with. Who knew my town Brooklyn was gonna...
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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...

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Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”
Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”

Rob Zombie has released a video for his latest single, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The track is the third single taken from the shock rocker's upcoming album, The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The release follows the...

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Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film
Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film

Vreid have unveiled a new instrumental single, "Kraken," written as the official soundtrack piece for the upcoming international film of the same name. The track taps into the band's blackened Sognametal roots, inspired by the mythology and landscapes of Norway's...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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