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Metal Insider’s Chris Annunziata’s Top 5 Albums of 2024

Metal Insider’s Chris Annunziata’s Top 5 Albums of 2024

by Chris Annunziata | Dec 31, 2024 | Lists, Top 5

For 2024, I am once again only providing my top 5 albums of the year, rather than the usual 10. There were many records that came out this year but only a few really moved me from start to finish. The albums listed below were the strongest and most cohesive efforts I...
Live Gig Review: Warsaw Does the Toxic Waltz with Exodus – 11/22/24

Live Gig Review: Warsaw Does the Toxic Waltz with Exodus – 11/22/24

by Ian Weber | Nov 27, 2024 | Reviews

Wow. I wrapped up year numero dos with Metal Insider inside a cement mixer. Municipal Waste – Blind Guardian – and now Exodus. Now THAT is how you spend another year covering concerts. I attended many shows and wrote some words about some of those shows....
Concert Calendar (11/18-11/26) ‘Tis Has Been the Season Since August: Exodus, Blood Incantation, & more

Concert Calendar (11/18-11/26) ‘Tis Has Been the Season Since August: Exodus, Blood Incantation, & more

by Ian Weber | Nov 18, 2024 | Touring

Greetings, ya’ll. Ian has lots of excellent new gigs to tell you about this week. Observe below for some of the best highlights. Every. Single. Show. It’s happening. It’s happening faster than we realize. The next five weeks equate to the Lightning...
Welcome to Rockville 2025: Full lineup revealed featuring Rob Zombie, Green Day, Linkin Park, and Marilyn Manson

Welcome to Rockville 2025: Full lineup revealed featuring Rob Zombie, Green Day, Linkin Park, and Marilyn Manson

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 15, 2024 | Festivals, News

Welcome to Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway, Florida, from May 15–18, 2025, with another massive lineup filled with surprises. The fourteenth edition of the festival will feature over 150 bands across five stages, including: Day 1 Thursday:...
DWP 2025: Louder Than Life returns with Slayer headlining; full Sonic Temple lineup revealed

DWP 2025: Louder Than Life returns with Slayer headlining; full Sonic Temple lineup revealed

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 1, 2024 | Festivals, News

Louder Than Life 2025: Louder Than Life will return to Louisville, KY, in 2025, with Slayer headlining after their 2024 set was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. The festival, held at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, is set for...
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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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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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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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