by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 3, 2026 | Lists, Top 20
This year’s combined list came together a bit differently. Not every list followed the top-ten format: some were longer, others shorter, and a few were left unranked. With that in mind, we compiled a unified list by recognizing albums that appeared more than...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 23, 2025 | Lists
2025, what an incredible year for music. I want to thank our readers and the Metal Insider team for another year of metal. We sacrifice what we can to support metal and the scene. It’s what we live for. So, thank you for being part of the adventure. While it was...
by Jordeana Bell | Dec 19, 2025 | Lists, Top 10
2025 was one hell of a year for metal releases, and it was absolute hell trying to narrow it down to my top ten. Here they are. Crucify me if I’m wrong. I will enjoy it. 10) Sodom, The Arsonist (SPV / Steamhammer) Release:6/27/2025 Sodom treats speed as a moral...
by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 5, 2025 | Metal By Numbers
Metal By Numbers returns with a closer look at weekly metal sales from July 18th, 2025. From major releases to underground newcomers, we’re tracking how these New & Noteworthy releases debuted in charts. Back to our weekly rotation, we focus on the week seeing...
by Elise Yablon | Jul 21, 2025 | New & Noteworthy
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Bush, Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway, Margarita Witch Cult and Slaughter...