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Apocalyptica return with ‘Plays Metallica Vol. 2’: A Conversation with Eicca Toppinen on reinventing metal classics

Apocalyptica return with ‘Plays Metallica Vol. 2’: A Conversation with Eicca Toppinen on reinventing metal classics

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 20, 2024 | Interviews, New Music, Releases, Touring

A quick Google search will bring you countless bands and artists covering Metallica songs. Metallica encouraged artists to cover their music with the second Marching Band competition and the release of The Metallica Blacklist, where artists re-envisioned songs from...
Photos & Interview: Apocalyptica’s Eicca Toppinen reflects on first time listening to Metallica

Photos & Interview: Apocalyptica’s Eicca Toppinen reflects on first time listening to Metallica

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 6, 2019 | Interviews, Photos, Touring

Apocalyptica have been rather busy over the last couple of years by celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 1996 debut album Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. Last Friday (31st), these Finnish Cellist legends have completed their U.S trek as they were on the road...

Apocalyptica reloads Wagner with ‘Stormy Wagner’ video

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 16, 2013 | News, Video

[youtube]http://youtu.be/WM9NIBuD9rQ[/youtube] Earlier this year, Apocalyptica got together with the MDR Symphony Orchestra in Leipzig, Germany to pay tribute to classical composer Richard Wagner on his 200th birthday. The result, recorded on July 5th and 6th, was...

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Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide
Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide

Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have ignited their new chapter with their 12th studio album, Set the Dark on Fire, scheduled to arrive this Friday (16th) via Steamhammer/SPV. Led by vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall, Set...

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Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track
Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track

Lamb of God will release their tenth studio album, Into Oblivion, on March 13 via Epic Records. The record marks the band's first full-length release in four years. To coincide with the announcement, Lamb of God have shared a video for the album's title track. The...

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Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video
Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video

Black Label Society have shared a video for their latest single, "Name In Blood." The track is the fourth single taken from their forthcoming album, Engines Of Demolition, scheduled to arrive on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The video was directed by longtime collaborator...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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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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