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