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EP Review – Carach Angren – ‘The Cult of Kariba’

EP Review – Carach Angren – ‘The Cult of Kariba’

by Meryth Smirnoff | Oct 17, 2025 | Reviews

The cinematic musical performance of the Dutch band Carach Angren are back, distinguished by the uncompromising darkness of their lyrics and the somber movements of their compositions. The Cult of Kariba marks a return to their roots, adding to the story from their...
Album Review: An Abstract Illusion – The Sleeping City

Album Review: An Abstract Illusion – The Sleeping City

by Emily Schneider | Oct 17, 2025 | Reviews

When it comes to most anticipated releases of 2025, The Sleeping City by Swedish progressive atmospheric death metallers An Abstract Illusion was high on my list. Their 2022 album Woe was a favorite of the year, so my hopes were high for their 4th album. I have to...
Photos/Review: Louder Than Life 2025 becomes Larger Than Ever: Slayer, Deftones, A Perfect Circle

Photos/Review: Louder Than Life 2025 becomes Larger Than Ever: Slayer, Deftones, A Perfect Circle

by Marie-Christine Quirion | Oct 9, 2025 | Festivals, Reviews

Louisville, Kentucky was under siege for two straight weeks this past September, as Danny Wimmer Presents unleashed back-to-back mega-festivals: Bourbon & Beyond (September 11–14) and Louder Than Life (September 18–21). With over 300 artists performing across both...
Photos/Review: Wardruna and Chelsea Wolfe captivate New York City’s Beacon Theatre – 9/26/2025

Photos/Review: Wardruna and Chelsea Wolfe captivate New York City’s Beacon Theatre – 9/26/2025

by Mathieu Bredeau | Oct 6, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

Wardruna and Chelsea Wolfe were lucky to have the unique experience performing at this year’s Fire In The Mountains festival at the Red Eagle Campground, located on sovereign Blackfeet tribal land in Montana, this past July. The event was a success and is now set to...
Photos/Review: Bayside bring ’25 Years of Errors’ home to Long Island – 9/26/2025

Photos/Review: Bayside bring ’25 Years of Errors’ home to Long Island – 9/26/2025

by Sara Elizabeth | Oct 6, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

There truly is no place like home. After kicking off their tongue-in-cheek “25 Years of Errors Tour” way back in February, Bayside closed out their months-long journey in front of some familiar faces as the hometown heroes at The Paramount in Huntington, NY. The Long...
Gig Review: Alice Cooper and Judas Priest Unite to Spark Hellfire at the PNC Arts Center! – 9/26/25

Gig Review: Alice Cooper and Judas Priest Unite to Spark Hellfire at the PNC Arts Center! – 9/26/25

by Ian Weber | Oct 6, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

Rhapsody of Fire’s stellar tour finale in Brooklyn was everything I thought it would be, and then some. This concert season is poised to become a major one over the next couple of months. Still, in the meantime, we’re officially on the other end of the annual...
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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...

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Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”
Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”

Rob Zombie has released a video for his latest single, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The track is the third single taken from the shock rocker's upcoming album, The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The release follows the...

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Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film
Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film

Vreid have unveiled a new instrumental single, "Kraken," written as the official soundtrack piece for the upcoming international film of the same name. The track taps into the band's blackened Sognametal roots, inspired by the mythology and landscapes of Norway's...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...

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New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...

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