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Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest Day 1: Blind Guardian, Autopsy, Kamelot, etc. – 5/17/2024

Photos/Review: Milwaukee Metal Fest Day 1: Blind Guardian, Autopsy, Kamelot, etc. – 5/17/2024

by Mar Morannon | May 28, 2024 | Photos, Reviews

The first day of Milwaukee Metal Fest started pretty strong, considering doors opened mid-day on a Friday. Local favorites like Lords of the Trident, Illusion of Fate, and Macabre brought a decent turnout from their loyal fans, while larger bands like Blind Guardian,...
New & Noteworthy: From Releases I Rise – 5/10/2024 – 5/17/2024

New & Noteworthy: From Releases I Rise – 5/10/2024 – 5/17/2024

by Elise Yablon | May 19, 2024 | New & Noteworthy

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the new offerings over the last couple of weeks are Sebastian Bach’s and Shellac’s first albums in a decade, guest-filled...
Album Review: Illusion of Fate – ‘Portals to Kur’

Album Review: Illusion of Fate – ‘Portals to Kur’

by Mar Morannon | May 9, 2024 | Reviews

Illusion of Fate came out swinging with their debut album, King of Serpents in 2021 and they have managed to set the bar even higher with the latest release. Portals to Kur alternates a brutal assault of fast-paced blackened death metal and ominous atmospheric...
Full Lineup revealed for 2024’s Milwaukee Metal Fest

Full Lineup revealed for 2024’s Milwaukee Metal Fest

by Mar Morannon | Feb 12, 2024 | Festivals, News

  Milwaukee Metal Fest has announced the final 19 bands on the lineup, including Municipal Waste, Autopsy, Terrorizer, Macabre, Nunslaughter, and Gatecreeper.  Additionally, details have been announced for the Thursday pre-party, including a couple of local...
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024 expands lineup with eleven more bands: Hammerfall, Testament, Casket Robbery

Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024 expands lineup with eleven more bands: Hammerfall, Testament, Casket Robbery

by Mar Morannon | Dec 19, 2023 | Festivals, News

  Continuing on their announcement roll, Milwaukee Metal Fest has added another eleven bands to the lineup. Power metal fans drawn in by Blind Guardian will rejoice at the addition of Hammerfall to Friday’s lineup, while thrashers will be prepping to bang their...

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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025
Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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