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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...