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You’ve never heard Slipknot on cello before

You’ve never heard Slipknot on cello before

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 23, 2017 | Metal Memes, Video

Of all the classical music instruments out there, cello is probably the most metal. It’s low, heavy and mournful, but also has a pretty great attack. Apocalyptica realized that a long time ago, and have built their career off of it. More recently, we’ve...
New viral video proves insects headbang

New viral video proves insects headbang

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 14, 2017 | Metal Memes, News, Video

Depending on the animal, or species, one could be terrified hearing music altogether or end up rocking out to a certain tune. We have seen animals sing along to a particular song (hint: Drowning Pool’s “Bodies”) or notice a cat jump in the air the...
Meshuggah’s “Bleed” mashes with Owen Wilson’s “Wow!”

Meshuggah’s “Bleed” mashes with Owen Wilson’s “Wow!”

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 19, 2017 | Metal Memes, News

Much the same way that Smash Mouth’s late ’90s hit “All Star” has become such a musical meme that it’s arguably a bigger hit now than it was then, Meshuggah’s “Bleed” is easily the metal version of that. Within a week we...
Watch the worst black metal performance of 2017

Watch the worst black metal performance of 2017

by Zenae Zukowski | May 23, 2017 | Metal Memes

Following the recent tragedies of the Manchester attack and Chris Cornell’s unexpected death, we figured we could all use a laugh. Thankfully, over the weekend at Steelfest Open Air, Finland’s Azazel kicked off the festival on Friday (19) with booze,...
Eggadeth? Megadeth’s “Symphony of Destruction” played with eggs is ridiculous

Eggadeth? Megadeth’s “Symphony of Destruction” played with eggs is ridiculous

by Bram Teitelman | May 5, 2017 | Metal Memes, Video

We really thought that Metallica’s cover of “For Whom the Bell Tolls” on bells was going to be the most ridiculous thing we posted on the site this week. And it totally was – until now. Pete Cottrell has covered Megadeth’s “Symphony...
Metalhead coming out of dental surgery is the funniest thing you’ll see today

Metalhead coming out of dental surgery is the funniest thing you’ll see today

by Bram Teitelman | May 4, 2017 | Metal Memes, Video

Dental surgery. Oh boy does it suck. On the plus side, however, if you get knocked out, you’ll se on some pretty good drugs when you  come to. Nine years ago, “David after Dentist,” the original viral video showing a seven year-old...
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Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more
Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more

California progressive metalcore outfit Volumes closed 2025 with the release of their new album, Mirror Touch. Metal Insider recently caught up with vocalist Myke Terry to discuss the record, changes in the music industry, and more. Video Interview: Transcription:...

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Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”
Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”

Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...

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The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video
The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video

Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...

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New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026

New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new music from the likes of New Found Glory, Brian James, Exhumed, Yungblud and Sylosis amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

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 music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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