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Interview: Apocalyptica talks Shadowmaker, staying true to themselves after 20 years

Posted by on May 29, 2015

Apocalyptica first burst onto the scene in 1996 with their first album, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. If there was ever a ’90s metal act that seemed destined for one hit wonder-dom, it’d be them. However, via a variety of collaborators, ambition and good songs, the Finnish band have not only persevered, but flourished. With a […]

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Exclusive Interview: Babymetal talk worldwide audience, music taste at Rock on the Range

Posted by on May 27, 2015

A year and a half ago, Babymetal was barely a blip on the radar in America, even though they were headlining festivals in Japan. Fast forward to earlier this month, when the trio of girls and their backing band played at Rock on the Range, one of the largest rock festivals in the country. In between […]

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Radio Spotlight: WZGM/Asheville NC’s Torrence Welshans

Posted by on August 10, 2012

The Syndicate, Metal Insider’s parent company, is a promotion and marketing company that has championed the metal scene for almost 15 years. In our weekly Radio Spotlight, we’ll offer a look behind the scenes of metal radio from some of the stations and outlets playing metal that the Syndicate works with to spotlight the newest underground music on […]

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The Devil Wears Prada’s Daniel Williams Talks Mayhem Fest Experiences, New Album

Posted by on August 10, 2012

As one of the biggest metalcore bands out there, Dayton, Ohio-based The Devil Wears Prada has built up a tremendous amount of momentum.  Their new album Dead Throne debuted at #10 on Billboard last September, and now a brand-new live DVD called Dead & Alive chronicles a full live performance from their tour in support […]

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