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Rob Scallon takes a half step to write another unique song

Rob Scallon takes a half step to write another unique song

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 6, 2018 | Video, Viral Videos

YouTuber Rob Scallon has seemingly done it all. The guitarist has covered plenty of Slayer and Metallica songs on banjo, made songs consisting of lyrics that people have tweeted him, and even  wrote a song without hearing a note of it. The latest challenge he got...
Seeing a fellow metalhead in public makes for a great video

Seeing a fellow metalhead in public makes for a great video

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 27, 2017 | New Music, Video, Viral Videos

Heard of British grindcore band Raised by Owls? We hadn’t either until the other day, when their instantly shareable video for “Ross Kemp on Gang Bangs” came to our attention. Essentially, a two-minute meme, it even has  a text box around the...
Video of metalhead teen getting guitar from deceased father goes viral

Video of metalhead teen getting guitar from deceased father goes viral

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 9, 2017 | Video, Viral Videos

It’s a rite of passage, getting your first guitar. And while a video of a 16 year-old getting gifted his first guitar from his family is probably commonplace, Johnny Crow’s story is a different one entirely, and it’s gone viral. Obviously a...
Rage Against the Machine covered on kid’s toys doesn’t inspire as much rage

Rage Against the Machine covered on kid’s toys doesn’t inspire as much rage

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 12, 2017 | Video, Viral Videos

Toy instruments are just fun. Whether it’s nostalgia of playing them as a kid, the appearance of playing an instrument that’s way too big for an adult to logically play, or the fact that they just kinda sound funny, it’s always a blast to see...
Psychostick take on the holidays, System of a Down with “N.O.E.L.”

Psychostick take on the holidays, System of a Down with “N.O.E.L.”

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 5, 2016 | News, Video, Viral Videos

Sorry, Psychostick, but it’s going to be impossible for you to beat “Numbers,” your Drowning Pool parody with the chorus “I can only count to four.” But metal’s answer to “Weird” Al Yankovic have made a career out of not...
This polka AC/DC cover is jaunty as hell

This polka AC/DC cover is jaunty as hell

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 1, 2016 | Video, Viral Videos

Every now and then, let’s call it a few times a week now, something pops up on the metal internets that begs to be shared. it could be a dude singing Smash Mouth lyrics over Evanescence, or a trio of kids doing a killer Metallica cover, but there’s...
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Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more
Interview: Volumes’ Myke Terry talks new album Mirror Touch, reflects on the band’s journey and more

California progressive metalcore outfit Volumes closed 2025 with the release of their new album, Mirror Touch. Metal Insider recently caught up with vocalist Myke Terry to discuss the record, changes in the music industry, and more. Video Interview: Transcription:...

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Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”
Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”

Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...

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The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video
The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video

Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...

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New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026

New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new music from the likes of New Found Glory, Brian James, Exhumed, Yungblud and Sylosis amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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