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Steve Dadaian’s Top 5 most influential guitarists

by Metal Insider | Feb 1, 2019 | Lists, Top 5

Steve Dadaian’s new album Follow the Light came out today (2/1). The fusion guitarist has already shared videos for “Follow the Light,” “Soul Connection” and a guitar playthrough for the song “Red River.” To celebrate...

Boundaries’ Top 5 albums that got them into heavier music

by Metal Insider | Jan 31, 2019 | Lists, Top 5

The Connecticut metal outfit Boundaries’ new album, My Body In Bloom, will be released on February 22nd via Unbeaten Records (pre-order here). As seen from the group’s latest single “Blush,” the record will consist of grooves, blasts and...

Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 5 Concerts of 2018

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 18, 2018 | Lists, Top 5

If you asked me how many shows I’ve been to this year, the answer is: I lost count. Despite a few unfortunate tour cancellations, 2018 has been an incredible ride for live music. For instance: both Alien Weaponry and Jinjer made it to North America for the...

Jeff Podoshen’s Top 5 Concerts of 2018

by Jeff Podoshen | Dec 11, 2018 | News, Top 5, Touring

2018 was an intense year for metal on the road. While the year started off terribly with Taake having their US tour cancelled because of terroristic threats made by Antifa, we were still able to take in some great shows this side of the Atlantic. Here are...

Kaonashi’s Top 5 metal albums of 2018

by Metal Insider | Dec 6, 2018 | Lists, Top 5

The Philadelphia progressive metalcore outfit Kaonashi just self-released their EP Why Did You Do It? (order here). Filled with seven-tracks of brutal riffs and melodic movements that delivers the EP’s concept following the characters of manic-depressive high school...

Girih’s Top 5 post metal albums of 2018

by Metal Insider | Nov 27, 2018 | Lists, Top 5

On November 16th, New Hampshire post-metal trio Girih’s debut album Eigengrau was released (order here). To celebrate their new record, we asked the group what their favorite post metal albums of 2018 are. 1) Holy Fawn, Death Spells...

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Delain unveil “The Reaping” video

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Patriarkh (formerly Batushka) share “ВЕРШАЛИН IV” video; new album arriving in January

Polish black metal band Patriarkh, formerly known as Batushka, has released a music video for their new single, "ВЕРШАЛИН IV," from their upcoming concept album ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ, due January 3, 2025, via Napalm Records. The album weaves Orthodox-inspired vocals and...

Helloween share “Eagle Fly Free” live video

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