by Jillian Drachman | Mar 27, 2024 | Lists, Top 20
There are countless incredible drummers in the black metal world. Thus, compiling a list of the greatest seemed to pose an especially daunting task. However, the musicians below are all so outstanding that our choices made themselves. Since this list...
by Diane Webb | Sep 25, 2023 | News, Releases
In a thunderous testament to the enduring impact of Swiss metal veterans, Hellhammer, Triumph of Death are proud to announce their debut live album, Resurrection of the Flesh, set to arrive on November 10 via Noise/BMG. Hellhammer’s legendary influence on...
by Jeff Podoshen | Apr 29, 2019 | Interviews
Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski and Jeff Podoshen were on hand to fully cover Decibel Magazine’s 2019 Metal and Beer Festival this past April 13-14. Contributor Jeff Podoshen, who studies HR Giger in his life as an academic, was able to meet up with Tom G...
by Jeff Podoshen | Aug 31, 2017 | Reviews
Mayhem. Just the name means so much to black metal. We’re essentially talking about the band that started second wave True Norwegian Black Metal – a music scene that needs little in terms of introduction – yet is still painfully misunderstood by so many. But while...
by Metal Insider | Mar 28, 2016 | News, Photos, Reviews
Fans of extreme metal and black metal know that Inferno Festival in Oslo, Norway has become a destination for die-hards the world over. Filled with a combination of uncommon performances from underground favorites (Mysticum and Craft being two key ones this year),...