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Rivers of Nihil part ways with founding vocalist Jake Dieffenbach

Rivers of Nihil part ways with founding vocalist Jake Dieffenbach

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 20, 2022 | Metal on Metal

  Rivers of Nihil have parted ways with founding vocalist Jake Dieffenbach. Despite this drastic shift, the group will follow through with their touring schedule, with bassist Adam Biggs moving on to both bass and vocals and former Black Crown Initiate’s Andy...
Black Crown Initiate drop new song “Holy Silence”

Black Crown Initiate drop new song “Holy Silence”

by Chris Annunziata | Jul 9, 2020 | New Music, Video

  Black Crown Initiate are gearing up to release Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape and have dropped a new song from the record titled “Holy Silence.” The song was written back in 2008 before the band formed and guitarist/vocalist Andy...
Members of Ne Obliviscaris, Cradle of Filth, Black Crown Initiate and more form new classical/black metal project, Antiqva

Members of Ne Obliviscaris, Cradle of Filth, Black Crown Initiate and more form new classical/black metal project, Antiqva

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 7, 2017 | News

Antiqva should be considered as the love child between black metal and classical music. The brand new dark project began during the end of 2015 by Ne Obliviscaris vocalist Xenoyr and Cradle of Filth keyboardist/backing vocalist Lindsay Schoolcraft. The two were...

Metal Insider’s CMJ Showcase conquers Brooklyn

by Metal Insider | Oct 24, 2014 | CMJ Music Marathon, Events, Metal Insider CMJ Showcase

CMJ week, as loaded as it is with high-quality concerts and not-to-miss bands, very often presents its attendees with difficult choices about which shows have to be seen and which ones can be passed over. Wednesday night, however, offered only one option to the metal...

CMJ Showcase Spotlight: Black Crown Initiate talk label debut, touring

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 6, 2014 | Interviews, News

While Black Crown Initiate has only been together since February of last year, they’re off to a great start. The Pennsylvania band got signed to eOne off the strength of their four-song demo, March of the Crippled Bull, and their debut album, The Wreckage of...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

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 muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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