by Bram Teitelman | Nov 25, 2013 | Festivals
While next May seems like an eternity away, the announcement of a bunch more of the bands playing the Maryland Deathfest should help get you through the cold of winter. Among the artists added are Dark Angle, Triptykon, Black Breath, and Sourvein. And despite all of...
by Metal Insider | Oct 30, 2013 | Scene Report
Hey awesome Metal Insider readers! I’m Anthony Maisano. Last summer, I was an intern for Metal Insider, and a frequent contributor to the site. Currently, I am studying abroad in Fukuoka, Japan. Like almost every other country in the world, Japan too has its...
by Zach Shaw | Oct 21, 2013 | Top 5
Noctum is a prime example of just how evil the citizens of Sweden can be. Their new album Final Sacrifice (out October 29 via Metal Blade) has many under their spell, with Decibel Magazine even hailing them as the new wave of Satanic rock. So we asked...
by Zach Shaw | Aug 6, 2013 | Interviews
When Mayhem Fest announced its lineup for 2013, Amon Amarth was the name that had us most intrigued. For one thing, it’s always nice to have a little Viking metal at any festival (especially from the Swedish gods themselves). But on the other hand, Amon Amarth isn’t...
by Metal Insider | Jul 12, 2013 | Headbangers Brawl
Headbangers’ Brawl is a weekly column where Metal Insider’s contributors take a moment to debate and analyze two opposing sides of a topical issue occurring in the world of metal and/or the music industry. Late last night, Slayer’s returning drummer Paul Bostaph...