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Honoring Ozzy Osbourne: tributes to the Prince of Darkness

Honoring Ozzy Osbourne: tributes to the Prince of Darkness

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 23, 2025 | News, Tributes

The world lost a legend on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. A pioneer. A king. The Prince of Darkness. A true architect of heavy metal through his legacy with Black Sabbath and his unforgettable solo career. Ozzy was 76 years old. He had been...
King Diamond unleashes “Spider Lilly” video

King Diamond unleashes “Spider Lilly” video

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 19, 2024 | New Music, Video

Finally! New King Diamond music is on its way. Earlier this week, the legend dropped a video for “Spider Lilly,” the lead single and video from his upcoming Horror Trilogy. The first part of the trilogy, Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920, introduces a collaboration with...
Beyond the Gates 2025: final lineup and daily schedules revealed

Beyond the Gates 2025: final lineup and daily schedules revealed

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 18, 2024 | Festivals, News

The Beyond the Gates Festival 2025 has unveiled its final lineup, adding eleven new acts, including Opeth, Paradise Lost, Candlemass, Taake, Tribulation, Lucifer, Hexvessel, Misþyrming, Attic, Helheim, and Gehenna. With eighteen bands making their festival debut, this...
Beyond the Gates 2025 reveal first wave of bands: King Diamond, Triptykon, etc.

Beyond the Gates 2025 reveal first wave of bands: King Diamond, Triptykon, etc.

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 15, 2024 | Festivals, News

The four-day metal festival Beyond the Gates returns to Bergen, Norway, from July 30 to August 2, 2025, across notable venues like USF and Grieghallen. The first wave of bands have been announced, including King Diamond’s first Norwegian show in nineteen years....
Photos/Review: King Diamond delivers an evening of metal royalty to Milwaukee – 11/8/2024

Photos/Review: King Diamond delivers an evening of metal royalty to Milwaukee – 11/8/2024

by Mar Morannon | Nov 15, 2024 | Photos, Reviews

Friday night (8th) at Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater brought metal royalty to town, as King Diamond headlined an epic evening featuring heavy metal masters Night Demon and thrash legends Overkill. On the unseasonably warm November evening, fans were treated to a...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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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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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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