by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 23, 2025 | Lists
2025, what an incredible year for music. I want to thank our readers and the Metal Insider team for another year of metal. We sacrifice what we can to support metal and the scene. It’s what we live for. So, thank you for being part of the adventure. While it was...
by Jordeana Bell | Dec 16, 2025 | New Music, News, Releases
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...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 10, 2025 | Lists, Touring
The last few weeks have brought us countless new music and live announcements, with no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 53 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may...
by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 1, 2025 | News
In Vain bassist Alexander Bøe has announced his departure from the band to dedicate more time to his work with Trollfest. Both Bøe and In Vain shared the below statements on Thursday (28th): “ALEXANDER BØE LEAVES IN VAIN It is with mixed emotions that we...
by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 5, 2025 | News, Sad News
We are saddened to report In Vain vocalist Sindre Nedland has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was only forty-years-old. The Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit confirmed the news yesterday (4th), via social media, stating: “IN...