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New & Noteworthy: The hex of new releases – 11/17/2023 – 11/24/2023

New & Noteworthy: The hex of new releases – 11/17/2023 – 11/24/2023

by Elise Yablon | Nov 25, 2023 | New & Noteworthy

    New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out over the next couple of weeks. Last week saw new albums from the likes of Madness, Plain White T’s, Bad Suns and more. This week,...
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Cynic

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

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 15, 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...
Top 10 Breakthrough Metal/Hard Rock Albums of 1993

Top 10 Breakthrough Metal/Hard Rock Albums of 1993

by Elise Yablon | Nov 10, 2023 | Lists, Top 10

  It’s hard to believe that 1993 was 30 years ago. With grunge becoming a mainstay on MTV and Top 40 radio over the previous couple of years, the mainstream was starting to favor a harder edge to their music. The year saw highly praised debuts from Tool, Cynic...
Inferno Festival Norway reveals full 2024 lineup

Inferno Festival Norway reveals full 2024 lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 2, 2023 | Festivals, News

  Inferno Festival Norway unveils its 2024 lineup, featuring classic bands and emerging artists such as Taake, Orbit Culture, and Madder Mortem. The event takes place from March 28-31, 2024, across Oslo venues. Black Metal Bus Tours exploring Norwegian black...
Cynic to release ‘Uroboric Forms’ reissue in November

Cynic to release ‘Uroboric Forms’ reissue in November

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 15, 2023 | News, Releases

  While celebrating their 30th-anniversary tour for Focus, Cynic have announced the reissue of Uroboric Forms. This compilation showcases pivotal demos leading up to their groundbreaking debut. The band’s frontman, Paul Masvidal, likened the demos to young...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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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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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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