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Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Belphegor

Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Belphegor

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 5, 2023 | Artist Spotlight

We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of...
Unleashing metal fury on the high seas: 70000tons of Metal 2023: Recap from Insomnium, Destruction, Vreid, and more!

Unleashing metal fury on the high seas: 70000tons of Metal 2023: Recap from Insomnium, Destruction, Vreid, and more!

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 10, 2023 | Photos, Reviews

    Imagine setting sail on a four-day cruise, surrounded by 3000 fellow metalheads and 60 bands, all sharing the same passion for heavy music. This is 70000tons of Metal, an epic journey that was sadly cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many...
70000tons of Metal 2023: Belphegor, HIdeous Divinity & more added to lineup

70000tons of Metal 2023: Belphegor, HIdeous Divinity & more added to lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 19, 2023 | News

  With just over one week to go, there’s nine bands left to be announced for Round 11 of 70000tons of Metal. The event is scheduled to set sail on January 30th in Miami, Florida to Bimini, Bahamas and back on February 3rd, 2023. Promising sixty bands to perform...
Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 35 Albums of 2022

Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 35 Albums of 2022

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 29, 2022 | Lists

    The pandemic has given artists time to reflect and create, resulting in many artists releasing new records, surprise EPs, reissues, and live recordings. However, did all bands use their time wisely by releasing one of their strongest albums, or fall flat...
Metal By Numbers – The 2022 edition: Patient number of unlimited releases

Metal By Numbers – The 2022 edition: Patient number of unlimited releases

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 20, 2022 | Metal By Numbers

  Metal By Numbers, Metal Insider’s notorious column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, has returned! We will officially return to weekly posts as 2023 approaches! In the meantime, Here is an extensive list of what we missed...
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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”
Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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