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On H.P. Lovecraft’s unaddressed racism in heavy metal

On H.P. Lovecraft’s unaddressed racism in heavy metal

by Metal Insider | Oct 17, 2016 | Opinion

  You’re a diehard metalhead, so you know the themes; tentacles, Elder Gods, formless shadows, and cosmic madness from beyond reality. The literary imagery and subject matter of early twentieth century weird-fiction godfather H.P. Lovecraft have been co-opted by...
Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J: Society are the real creepy clowns

Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J: Society are the real creepy clowns

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 10, 2016 | Opinion

Every time we run a story about the Insane Clown Posse, we’ll usually get some shit from social media asking why we cover the rap duo. It’s understandable why – they’re not metal, their music borders on unlistenable, they’re gimmicky and...
Metallica’s new album will be done this Summer

Metallica’s new album will be done this Summer

by Alix Vallecillo | May 31, 2016 | News, Opinion

Metallica’s last album Death Magnetic was released back in 2008 and considering their usual 5 year cycle between each of their releases, we haven’t received any new music in a while (because we refuse to acknowledge Lulu as “music), but after some...

Does Adele’s sales week have any implications for metal?

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 1, 2015 | News, Opinion

It’s not often that an album sells at least one million copies in a week. In fact, only 20 albums have done that since SoundScan started tracking album sales in 1991. This week, however, Adele’s third album, 25, set a record for the most sales in one week,...

According to MTV, girls actually go to metal shows [UPDATED]

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 31, 2014 | Opinion

Listen to this, metal fans. Apparently, there’s something new happening at your favorite metal shows. GIRLS. The MTV Guy Code blog recently ran an article posing the question “why are there so many cute girls at metal and hardcore shows?” The...

Canadian band Era 9 weighs in on new fees to play their country

by Bram Teitelman | Sep 5, 2013 | Opinion, Video

[youtube]http://youtu.be/F0xaslnz994[/youtube] Last week, it was announced that it’s gotten a lot more expensive to play Canada if you’re an international musician playing a bar, restaurant or coffee show. That means that any band that isn’t playing...
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Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’

Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...

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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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