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Avatarium’s  Marcus Jidell on new album and Candlemass’ Grammy Nomination

Avatarium’s Marcus Jidell on new album and Candlemass’ Grammy Nomination

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 8, 2020 | Interviews

  Between Avatarium’s new album, The Fire I Long For, to producing Candlemass’ first record in seven years, The Door to Doom, Marcus Jidell had an exciting year in 2019. We caught up with the guitarist/producer to discuss both albums, plans for this year, and...
Metal Insider’s Bram Teitelman’s Top 10 Metal Albums of 2019

Metal Insider’s Bram Teitelman’s Top 10 Metal Albums of 2019

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 20, 2019 | Lists, Top 10

  Wait, it’s the end of the year already? Wait it’s the end of the DECADE already? It’s been a crazy year that seems like a manic two months, and along the way, some pretty solid music came out. This list is in no order, mainly because I...
Tool, Killswitch Engage, Death Angel, among 2020 Grammy nominees

Tool, Killswitch Engage, Death Angel, among 2020 Grammy nominees

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 20, 2019 | Awards, News

The nominees are in for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, which takes place on Sunday, January 26th at the Los Angeles STAPLES Center. While snubbing metal seems like a tradition at the Grammy Awards, we still have one category to look forward to: Best Metal Performance....
Decibel Magazine reveal their top 40 metal albums of 2019

Decibel Magazine reveal their top 40 metal albums of 2019

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 13, 2019 | News

The year-end lists have begun and while, we’re still working on ours, Decibel Magazine has revealed their top 40 albums of 2019. While this list is missing quite a few such as Insomnium and Rotting Christ, it’s a decent mix especially seeing Misery Index, Possessed,...
Mats Levén’s Skyblood are “The Not Forgotten” in new music video

Mats Levén’s Skyblood are “The Not Forgotten” in new music video

by Chris Annunziata | Oct 17, 2019 | New Music, Video

Skyblood, the solo project of former Candlemass vocalist, Mats Levén, has dropped a new music video called “The Not Forgotten” off the upcoming self-titled record. The album will be released November 22 via Napalm Records. Mats solo project has been...
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Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’

Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...

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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025

New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last couple of weeks have seen new music from the likes of Good Charlotte, Halestorm, Attack! Attack!, Babymetal, Chevelle, Rise Against,...

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New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For the first New Music Friday of August, we’ll see new music from the likes of The Armed, Fit For a King, MOTHS and The Warlocks among...

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New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

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 the return of Alice Cooper, new music from the likes of The Dirty Nil and GWAR, a reworked Bruce Dickinson...

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