by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 23, 2025 | News, Tributes
The world lost a legend on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. A pioneer. A king. The Prince of Darkness. A true architect of heavy metal through his legacy with Black Sabbath and his unforgettable solo career. Ozzy was 76 years old. He had been...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 27, 2024 | Lists
Fun fact: our New & Noteworthy section includes as many albums as possible released each week. We aim to cover them all, from independent artists just starting to big names. Compiling order links and adding songs to monthly playlists is an extensive process. The...
by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 14, 2024 | Interviews
Black metal outfit from Grand Rapids Hellish Torment released their self-titled debut album earlier this year, on April 26th. Going against label standards, the group, formed in 2016, has been self-financing, creating, and making things happen with a DIY method,...
by Elise Yablon | Apr 26, 2024 | New & Noteworthy
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 heavy new works from Accept, Darkthrone, Inter Arma, Deicide, Full Of Hell, Alien Ant Farm and Black Tusk, the debut...
by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 24, 2024 | New Music, News, Releases, Video
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based black metal outfit Hellish Torment have recently announced their debut album is expected to arrive on April 26th. Situated in Beer City, a less common origin for black metal bands, the group promises a fusion of melodic and...