by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 21, 2025 | Guest Blog, New Music, Releases
Hailing from Austin’s underground scene, Sadistic Force are set to unleash their new EP, Morbid Odyssey, tomorrow (22nd). Blending blackened speed with old-school tenacity, the release channels the spirit of Judas Priest, Motörhead, and the NWOBHM. The group...
by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 21, 2025 | Exclusive, New Music, Releases
San Antonio’s Donella Drive have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their brand new album Axon, arriving Friday (22nd). The record blends alternative metal, post-hardcore, and progressive rock, all tied together with a sharp metallic edge. Each track reflects...
by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 19, 2025 | Lists, New Music, Releases, Video
We’re nearing the final quarter of 2025, with 1,284 New & Noteworthy metal releases already on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal...
by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 19, 2025 | Lists, New Music, Video
New music within the metal world doesn’t slow down, and neither do the releases. Over the past two weeks alone, 36 fresh tracks have dropped, ranging from anticipated releases to some underground surprises. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including...
by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 14, 2025 | New Music, News, Releases, Video
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has announced that the band’s next studio album, due in early 2026, will be his final record. Shared with fans via his Vic Rattlehead persona, the statement also confirmed a global farewell tour launching next year, with the first dates...
by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 6, 2025 | New Music, News, Video
Austrian blackened death metal masters Belphegor are back! The group has unleashed a video for their new single, “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus.” The blasphemous track marks their first release under a new deal with Reigning Phoenix Music, signaling the beginning of...