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Today (?) in Metal: Judas Priest’s ‘Defenders of the Faith’ turns 30

Today (?) in Metal: Judas Priest’s ‘Defenders of the Faith’ turns 30

by Metal Insider | Jan 24, 2014 | Today In Metal

[youtube]http://youtu.be/sDYFgaAq8Ww[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. Today, it’s Judas Priest’s Defenders of the Faith. NOTE: While there are varying...
Today in Metal: Sepultura released ‘A-Lex’ five years ago

Today in Metal: Sepultura released ‘A-Lex’ five years ago

by Metal Insider | Jan 23, 2014 | Today In Metal

[youtube]http://youtu.be/AyZ626jPurs[/youtube] I must say that I enjoy old Sepultura more than their more modern stuff, but this one had some surprises for me. The best way I can describe this album is like extra thrashy Pantera. The songs are energetic, aggressive...
Today In Metal: Dark Fortress’ ‘Ylem’ was released four years ago

Today In Metal: Dark Fortress’ ‘Ylem’ was released four years ago

by Metal Insider | Jan 22, 2014 | Today In Metal

[youtube]http://youtu.be/nCul1ONflOk[/youtube] Today in 2010, the most recent album from Dark Fortress, their sixth, was released in some territories of Europe. The lead guitar work on Ylem is amazing for a black metal album. And yes, lead guitar work on a black metal...

Today In Metal: Motörhead’s ‘1916’ was released 23 years ago

by Metal Insider | Jan 21, 2014 | Today In Metal

[youtube]http://youtu.be/4koh06RlpLI[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. Today, it’s Motörhead’s 1916, which was released on January 21st, 1991. The...
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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026

Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...

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Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide
Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide

Danish metallers Defecto are celebrating the release of their new album, Echoes of Isolation, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Today (31st), the group teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Echoes of Isolation - Concept: This album explores the...

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New & Noteworthy: Theories of Releases – 6/7/2024

New & Noteworthy: Theories of Releases – 6/7/2024

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 June sees releases from veteran bands like Bon Jovi, Cactus and Evergrey, as well as Butthole Surfers’ JD...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases of the Forgotten – 5/31/2024

New & Noteworthy: Releases of the Forgotten – 5/31/2024

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 works from the likes of Buffalo Tom, Big Head Todd And The Monsters, Nestor, Shrapnel & Thou, the debut of...

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New & Noteworthy: Pro Releases – 5/24/2024

New & Noteworthy: Pro Releases – 5/24/2024

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 highly-anticipated works from Lenny Kravitz, Twenty One Pilots, Capstan and Rotting Christ, the return of Say...

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