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Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 35 Albums of 2022

Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 35 Albums of 2022

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 29, 2022 | Lists

    The pandemic has given artists time to reflect and create, resulting in many artists releasing new records, surprise EPs, reissues, and live recordings. However, did all bands use their time wisely by releasing one of their strongest albums, or fall flat...
Destruction, Decrepit Birth & Fractal Universe added to Round 11 70000tons; public sales date announced

Destruction, Decrepit Birth & Fractal Universe added to Round 11 70000tons; public sales date announced

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 28, 2022 | News

  Dates for the pre and public sales for the eleventh edition of 70000tons of Metal have finally been announced. This Wednesday (30th) at 12PM EST, marks the day for the public sales as the Black and Gold members have already started while Silver members begin...
Metal By Numbers 5/11: Rammstein making time for charts

Metal By Numbers 5/11: Rammstein making time for charts

by Chris Annunziata | May 25, 2022 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Here are the numbers for the April 29th releases.   Notable Debuts: Rammstein, Zeit (Universal) Debut #4 17,000 sold The always entertaining German...
Destruction, Decrepit Birth & Fractal Universe added to Round 11 70000tons; public sales date announced

Interview: Destruction’s Schmier talks new album ‘Diabolical’

by Zenae Zukowski | May 25, 2022 | Interviews

    German thrashers Destruction have unleashed their new album, Diabolical, on April 8th via Napalm Records. Since then, the group returned to North America for their first time in five years and a long return with two guitarists. We caught up with the...
Metal By Numbers 5/4: The Impact of Record Store Day

Metal By Numbers 5/4: The Impact of Record Store Day

by Chris Annunziata | May 10, 2022 | Metal By Numbers

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Here are the numbers for the April 22nd releases. A lot of bands fell off the charts, including some big names such as Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Iron...
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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...

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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’

Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

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 likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...

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