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Tensions rise as Cradle of Filth fire Ashok after his planned exit goes public

Tensions rise as Cradle of Filth fire Ashok after his planned exit goes public

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | News

The ongoing Cradle of Filth saga continues to unfold with continued developments escalating more after the next. Shortly after guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda revealed his plans to leave the band following the conclusion of their current Latin American...
Cradle of Filth guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda confirms exit after current tour

Cradle of Filth guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda confirms exit after current tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | News

Cradle of Filth guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda has responded to the sudden mid-tour departure of his wife, Zoë M. Federoff, who announced her exit on Sunday (24th). Federoff’s initial statement suggested that both she and Ashok had been considering leaving the band...
Tensions rise as Cradle of Filth fire Ashok after his planned exit goes public

Zoë Federoff abruptly exits Cradle of Filth mid-tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 25, 2025 | News

Zoë M. Federoff has announced her sudden departure from Cradle of Filth mid-way through the band’s Latin American tour. The 33-year-old vocalist and keyboardist, who officially joined in 2022, cited “personal reasons” in her statement on Sunday...
8 recent tour announcements and updates – 8/4/2025

8 recent tour announcements and updates – 8/4/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 4, 2025 | Lists, Touring

Can’t get enough live shows? Here are eight newly announced tours to check out. 01) Ingested welcomes Distant and Crucifiction on fall tour UK death metal outfit Ingested, who recently introduced their fresh lineup along with a standalone single, “Altar of...
Metal By Numbers: Missed it? Here’s what dominated the charts from Feb 7 – June 13, 2025

Metal By Numbers: Missed it? Here’s what dominated the charts from Feb 7 – June 13, 2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 27, 2025 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers is back. We’re diving straight into the top metal sales and notable debuts, covering weekly releases from February 7 through June 13. From long-anticipated comebacks to rising underground favorites, we’re catching up on everything you may have missed...
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Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025
Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video

Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has unleashed a video for his new single, “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht.” The characteristically dark and unsettling clip is directed by Horris & Frances. The track will also be available in physical formats, including “Alles...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

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 music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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