by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 3, 2026 | Lists, Top 20
This year’s combined list came together a bit differently. Not every list followed the top-ten format: some were longer, others shorter, and a few were left unranked. With that in mind, we compiled a unified list by recognizing albums that appeared more than...
by Meryth Smirnoff | Jan 2, 2026 | Lists, Top 5
05) Lunatic Soul, The World Under Unsun ( Inside Out Music) Composer Mariusz Duda’s solo project arrives as his first double album, focusing on the pain and long road left by a toxic relationship. From atmospheric melodies to electric guitar riffs...
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 Zenae Zukowski | Nov 12, 2025 | New Music, News
Katatonia have unveiled a haunting rendition of the KISS 1981 classic, “A World Without Heroes.” Originally featured as a bonus track on the mediabook edition of Katatonia’s latest album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, released in June...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 5, 2025 | Touring
Katatonia have announced a string of North American headline performances for spring 2026 in support of their latest album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State (read our review here). The newly revealed dates will take place around the band’s upcoming...