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Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Crownshift

Charting the course to 2026: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2025 Artist Spotlight: Crownshift

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 18, 2025 | Artist Spotlight

Countdown to 2026: 164 Days SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail...
Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 35 Albums of 2024

Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 35 Albums of 2024

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 27, 2024 | Lists

Fun fact: our New & Noteworthy section includes as many albums as possible released each week. We aim to cover them all, from independent artists just starting to big names. Compiling order links and adding songs to monthly playlists is an extensive process. The...
Metal By Numbers 2024: Better Late Than Never (11/22/2024 – 4/26/2024)

Metal By Numbers 2024: Better Late Than Never (11/22/2024 – 4/26/2024)

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 16, 2024 | Metal By Numbers

After a long and challenging year, Metal By Numbers returns in full force. We’re diving into the top metal sellers and notable debuts of each week, catching up from where we left off on April 26th through November 22nd. November 22, 2024: Notable Debuts:...
Interview: Daniel Freyberg discusses Crownshift’s debut album

Interview: Daniel Freyberg discusses Crownshift’s debut album

by Zenae Zukowski | May 21, 2024 | Interviews

Crownshift  officially formed and signed with Nuclear Blast Records in late 2023, featuring members from some of Finland’s finest bands, including Nightwish, Children of Bodom, Wintersun, and Finntroll. The initial announcement of the band’s formation...
New & Noteworthy: From Releases I Rise – 5/10/2024 – 5/17/2024

New & Noteworthy: From Releases I Rise – 5/10/2024 – 5/17/2024

by Elise Yablon | May 19, 2024 | New & Noteworthy

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the new offerings over the last couple of weeks are Sebastian Bach’s and Shellac’s first albums in a decade, guest-filled...
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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide

Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...

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Kreator unleash Hellraiser-inspired video “Satanic Anarchy”
Kreator unleash Hellraiser-inspired video “Satanic Anarchy”

Kreator have unleashed a video for their crushing new single, “Satanic Anarchy.” The track is taken from their upcoming sixteenth album, Krushers of the World, scheduled to arrive on January 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. Following their Dario Argento's...

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Poppy unveils new single “Guardian”
Poppy unveils new single “Guardian”

Poppy has unveiled a visualizer for her latest single, "Guardian." The track is taken from her upcoming seventh album, Empty Hands, due January 23 via Sumerian Records. "Guardian" follows a standout year for Poppy. Her 2025 collaboration with Knocked Loose,...

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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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