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Interview: Burning Witches’ Jay Grob talks Inquisition, touring hurdles, and the witch she’d add for a day

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 29, 2025 | Interviews, New Music, Releases

Swiss heavy metal outfit Burning Witches have released their sixth studio album, Inquisition, on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records. Diving into themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and resilience, the follow-up to 2023’s The Dark Tower, marks a...

Feuerschwanz’s Ben Metzner talks new album ‘Knightclub’ with track-by-track explainer

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 28, 2025 | Guest Blog, New Music, Releases

Germany’s folk metal unit Feuerschwanz have unveiled their twelfth studio album, Knightclub, out now via Napalm Records. Known for their chaotic, high-energy performances, whether bringing vikings, theatrics, or sheer madness to the stage (as seen during their...

Catch up now: 37 new songs/videos released this week – 8/27/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 27, 2025 | Lists, New Music, Releases, Video

New music continues to spiral its way in. Since our chunk last week with 36 new songs, this week brings a slightly larger round of 37 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including The Halo...

Glass Lungs reveal track-by-track guide to new EP ‘Afterglow’

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 22, 2025 | Guest Blog, New Music, Releases

Brooklyn’s Glass Lungs are celebrating the arrival of their new EP, Afterglow. A blend of shoegaze atmosphere and post-hardcore melodies, the EP highlights the group’s evolution. Glass Lungs have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide...

Sadistic Force share track by track guide to new EP ‘Morbid Odyssey’

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...

Exclusive Album Stream: Donella Drive – ‘Axon’

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...

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Carach Angren’s Ardek unveils track-by-track breakdown of new EP The Cult of Kariba

Dutch horror metal masters Carach Angren are back with more symphonic nightmares to share in their new EP, The Cult of Kariba, out Friday (17th) via Season of Mist. Just in time for the Halloween season, the haunting new EP expands on the legends first explored in...

Video Premiere: In Virtue – “Desolation Throne”

Los Angeles progressive power metal outfit In Virtue, featuring vocalist/guitarist Trey Xavier, also known as the founder of GearGods.net, have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, “Desolation Throne.” The track is taken from their...

Megadeth perform new single “Tipping Point” live for the first time

Megadeth debuted their latest single, "Tipping Point," live for the first time on Tuesday (14th) at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands, while supporting Disturbed on their European tour. The track serves as the first single from Megadeth's upcoming self-titled...

New & Noteworthy: The Return of Releases 3/14/2025 – 02/28/2025

March 14, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are highly-anticipated albums from the likes of Coheed and...

New & Noteworthy: This Sleepless Releases – 2/14/2025 & 2/21/2025

February 21, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new albums from the likes of Silverstein, Four Seconds...

New & Noteworthy: Duel – 01/31/2025 & 2/7/2025 Give Us Releases

February 7, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first New Music Friday of February sees the highly anticipated return of Dream Theater’s classic line-up, as well...