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Exclusive: Rolling Stone senior writers discuss creating the “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time” list

Exclusive: Rolling Stone senior writers discuss creating the “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time” list

by Zach Shaw | Jun 22, 2017 | Lists

Let’s be honest, sometimes metal fans can be a bit snobbish. For instance, Rolling Stone could publish a list of the 100 top metal albums of all time that does a marvelous job showcasing the diversity of the genre (which they did), and fans can still find something to...
Exclusive: Rolling Stone senior writers discuss creating the “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time” list

Let’s argue about ‘Rolling Stone’s Top 100 metal albums ever

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 21, 2017 | Lists

It’s not an enviable position to come up with a list of the 100 top metal albums of all time. There are so many different genres to consider. Bands that were considered “metal” back in the day sometimes barely qualify as rock these days. And the...
6 reasons to pick up new book ‘666 Days of Metal’

6 reasons to pick up new book ‘666 Days of Metal’

by Metal Insider | Apr 14, 2017 | Books, Lists

It has been a while since Metal Insider scribe, Chip McCabe, had a byline on the site, but not without good cause. McCabe has just announced the publication of his new book, 666 Days of Metal, via Amazon. 666 Days of Metal is based off of a blog McCabe ran from...
Metal Insider contributor Jordan Jerabek’s Top Ten of 2016

Metal Insider contributor Jordan Jerabek’s Top Ten of 2016

by Metal Insider | Dec 13, 2016 | Best Of 2016, Lists

2016 flat-out ruled. Here’s ten of my favorites of the year, records I believe to be genre standouts, albums that set a new standard, or just unbelievably consistent pieces from start to finish. Let’s be honest, with so many great records (and some yet to...
Metal Insider contributor Brett Reistroffer’s Top Ten debuts of 2016

Metal Insider contributor Brett Reistroffer’s Top Ten debuts of 2016

by Metal Insider | Dec 12, 2016 | Lists

It’s December, which means that everyone’s starting to look back at the year that was, even though we’re not quite through it yet. Over the next several weeks, Metal Insider will be bringing you our picks for the best albums of the year, as well as those from some of...
Rolling Stone names their top 20 metal albums of the year

Rolling Stone names their top 20 metal albums of the year

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 9, 2016 | Lists, News

  Rolling Stone gave a hint as to what their list of the best metal of the year might look like last week when they named Cobalt’s “Beast Whip” one of the 50 best songs of the year. In fact, that was the only metal song on the list. No...
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Battle Beast unleash “Steelbound” video; new album arriving in October
Battle Beast unleash “Steelbound” video; new album arriving in October

Finnish power metal outfit Battle Beast have announced their upcoming seventh studio album, Steelbound, scheduled to arrive in October via Nuclear Blast Records. The group has recently unveiled a cinematic video for the title track, showcasing the band's fresh...

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Six Feet Under announce fall 2025 U.S. tour; Incite drop new single “Lies”
Six Feet Under announce fall 2025 U.S. tour; Incite drop new single “Lies”

Death metal veterans Six Feet Under will hit the road this fall for their Midnight In Hell U.S. tour, kicking off in September. Joining them on the brutal trek are Exhorder, Wretched, and Incite. Ahead of the tour, Incite have unleashed their blistering new single,...

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Sodom release new single “Taphephobia” new album ‘The Arsonist’ out now
Sodom release new single “Taphephobia” new album ‘The Arsonist’ out now

German thrash legends Sodom have recently unleashed their new single “Taphephobia,” accompanied by a lyric video. The track appears on their new album The Arsonist, out now via SPV/Steamhammer. Tom Angelripper comments:  "'Taphephobia' is about an abnormal phobia...

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New & Noteworthy: December 4nd, 2020 – A Whisper of The New Releases

New & Noteworthy: December 4nd, 2020 – A Whisper of The New Releases

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from Soilwork, Hollywood Undead, and plenty more! For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New...

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New & Noteworthy: November 20th, 2020 – Nights of the New Releases

New & Noteworthy: November 20th, 2020 – Nights of the New Releases

  New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from Dark Tranquility, Killer be Killed, and more, as well as live album from Iron Maiden and David...

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New & Noteworthy: November 13th, 2020 – Carnival of New Releases

New & Noteworthy: November 13th, 2020 – Carnival of New Releases

  New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from Phil Campbell of Motörhead, live releases from Katatonia and Periphery, and more! For last...

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