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Jesper Strömblad (ex-In Flames), steps away from Cyhra for the remainder of the year

Jesper Strömblad (ex-In Flames), steps away from Cyhra for the remainder of the year

by Mark Zapata | Dec 3, 2018 | News, News Ticker

Jesper Strömblad (ex-In Flames) has announced family issues have caused him to step away from the activities of his current project with Cyhra. Jesper revealed Marcus Sunesson from Engel will fill-in for him during the group’s upcoming shows. Read Jesper’s...
Interview: CyHra talk about the making of a supergroup

Interview: CyHra talk about the making of a supergroup

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 22, 2017 | Interviews

CyHra, the new project featuring vocalist Jake E (ex Amaranthe) and former In Flames members Jesper Strömblad (guitar) and Peter Iwers (bass) alongside drummer Alex Landenburg (Rhapsody) will release their debut album Letters to Myself on October 20th via Spinefarm...
Former In Flames member joins forces with current In Flames member

Former In Flames member joins forces with current In Flames member

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 25, 2016 | News, Updates

If there’s one thing In Flames is known for, a stable lineup isn’t that thing. In fact, the band doesn’t have any original members from their first demo in 1993.  With the near-constant departure of members, that’s led to some incarnations of...
Album Anniversary: HammerFall’s debut album turns 19

Album Anniversary: HammerFall’s debut album turns 19

by Alix Vallecillo | Jun 27, 2016 | Album Anniversary, Releases

Sweden is known for their extreme metal, particularly their death metal from the early 90’s, but they also have calmer styles, like power and heavy metal. A good example of that is HammerFall, whose debut album Glory To The Brave is turning 19 years old today....

Jesper Stromblad says alcohol a ‘small part’ of why he left In Flames

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 1, 2014 | News, Updates

In 2010, founding guitarist Jesper Strömblad left In Flames. The band suggested that alcohol was the reason behind his departure, stating that they were behind him 100% on his way to recovery. The fact that he’d checked into rehab while he was in the band and...
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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

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

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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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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