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Hei’An’s Matic Blagonič share track-by-track guide for new album ‘Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye’

Hei’An’s Matic Blagonič share track-by-track guide for new album ‘Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye’

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 26, 2025 | Guest Blog, New Music, Releases

Metal Insider first caught Hei’An back in 2023 during their debut appearance at 70000tons of Metal, where the Slovenian modern metal outfit impressed us ever-since. Now, vocalist Matic Blagonič has teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide of...
Catch up now: 37 new songs/videos released this week – 8/27/2025

Catch up now: 37 new songs/videos released this week – 8/27/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 27, 2025 | Lists, New Music, Releases, Video

New music continues to spiral its way in. Since our chunk last week with 36 new songs, this week brings a slightly larger round of 37 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including The Halo...
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Hei’An

Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Hei’An

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 13, 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...
Unleashing metal fury on the high seas: 70000tons of Metal 2023: Recap from Insomnium, Destruction, Vreid, and more!

Unleashing metal fury on the high seas: 70000tons of Metal 2023: Recap from Insomnium, Destruction, Vreid, and more!

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 10, 2023 | Photos, Reviews

    Imagine setting sail on a four-day cruise, surrounded by 3000 fellow metalheads and 60 bands, all sharing the same passion for heavy music. This is 70000tons of Metal, an epic journey that was sadly cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many...
70000tons of Metal 2023:  Isole, Deathless Legacy & more added to lineup

70000tons of Metal 2023: Isole, Deathless Legacy & more added to lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 11, 2023 | News

  With less than three weeks to go, there’s still sixteen bands left to be announced for Round 11 of 70000tons of Metal. The event is scheduled to set sail on January 30th in Miami, Florida to Bimini, Bahamas and back on February 3rd, 2023. Promising sixty bands...

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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges

Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...

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Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura
Ponte del Diavolo’s Kratom shares track-by-track guide for new album De Venom Natura

Italian blackened post-punk outfit Ponte Del Diavolo continue to evolve their dark, ritualistic sound with the arrival of their sophomore album, De Venom Natura. Emerging from Turin’s underground, the band has crafted a unique identity defined by their dual-bass...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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