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A conversation with Esa Holopainen (Amorphis) on debut Silver Lake album

A conversation with Esa Holopainen (Amorphis) on debut Silver Lake album

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 21, 2021 | Interviews, Releases

    The debut album of Silver Lake by Esa Holopainen (Amorphis) finally arrived last month via Nuclear Blast. The record has landed in worldwide charts with #1 in the physical charts of Finland and #30 in Germany. We caught up with the guitarist to discuss...
New & Noteworthy: May 28th, 2021 – New Music With No Name

New & Noteworthy: May 28th, 2021 – New Music With No Name

by Zach Fehl | May 30, 2021 | Columns, New & Noteworthy

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features a live Alestorm release, a solo album from Esa Holopainen (Amorphis), an acoustic Gwar EP, and more! For last...
Silver Lake by Esa Holopainen (Amorphis) shares new album trailer

Silver Lake by Esa Holopainen (Amorphis) shares new album trailer

by Zenae Zukowski | May 20, 2021 | News, Video

  Silver Lake, the new project by Amorphis guitarist Esa Holopainen, will be released on May 28th via Nuclear Blast  Tonträger Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH. The upcoming record will feature many guest vocalists, including Jonas Renkse (Katatonia), Einar...
A conversation with Esa Holopainen (Amorphis) on debut Silver Lake album

Silver Lake by Esa Holopainen (Amorphis) reveals details for self-titled album

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 17, 2021 | News, Releases

  Amorphis’ Esa Holopainen’s new solo project Silver Lake, is gearing up for his self-titled record, which will be released on May 28th via Nuclear Blast. The artwork was created by Metastazis and was recorded at Sonic Pump, produced and mixed by Nino Laurence...
Amorphis guitarist Esa Holopainen announces new solo project Silver Lake

Amorphis guitarist Esa Holopainen announces new solo project Silver Lake

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 25, 2021 | News

  Amorphis guitarist Esa Holopainen has announced his new solo project Silver Lake. Holpainen has used the pandemic to focus on his solo material by recording his debut solo record at the Sonic Pump Studios. Silver Lake has also signed with Amorphis’ record...
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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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