by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 5, 2025 | Break (Up) Stuff, Lists
From forced retirements to amicable splits, heated arguments, and surprise farewell tour announcements, Metal Insider highlights thirty-two bands that are no more. The list includes artists who ended their careers in 2024, those who retired in 2023 but performed final...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 27, 2024 | Lists
Fun fact: our New & Noteworthy section includes as many albums as possible released each week. We aim to cover them all, from independent artists just starting to big names. Compiling order links and adding songs to monthly playlists is an extensive process. The...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 18, 2024 | Metal By Numbers, News, Releases
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. This column was delayed longer than expected due to a medical issue and subsequent procedure. However, we’re pleased to...
by Elise Yablon | Jan 12, 2024 | New & Noteworthy
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. As the 2024 new music cycle revs up, we will see new albums from metal staples The Rods and Magnum, as well as the first original...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 9, 2024 | News, Sad News
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Magnum co-founder Tony Clarkin, passed away at 77. This sad news follows the recent cancellation of the band’s spring tour, prompted by Clarkin’s revelation of a rare and incurable spinal condition. Despite...