by Jillian Drachman | Dec 18, 2025 | Lists, Top 10
“… it’s time to wage war again. Against the modern world.” ~ Mayhem legend Mr. Maniac As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect upon the year’s highlights and brutal disappointments. Top-notch masterworks came in the form of Funeral’s The Funereal...
by Elise Yablon | Sep 22, 2025 | 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 the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...
by Jillian Drachman | Mar 27, 2024 | Interviews
Norway’s Jordsjuk have distinguished themselves as one of the most promising extreme metal outfits. Their highly anticipated debut effort, the four-song EP Råtner på Rot, released on March 15 (read my review here). This offering features an insanely...
by Jillian Drachman | Mar 20, 2024 | Reviews
Norway’s Jordsjuk consist of a selection of the country’s greatest musical weapons — Renton on bass and drums, Sagstad on guitars, and Mannevond on vocals. Past and present, these outstanding artists have played with black metal powerhouses, such as the...