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Tor-Helge “Cernunnus” Skei of Manes announces new project: The Holos Collective

Tor-Helge “Cernunnus” Skei of Manes announces new project: The Holos Collective

by Jillian Drachman | Jan 28, 2025 | News

The legendary Tor-Helge “Cernunnus” Skei of Manes has distinguished himself as an unsurpassed genius — one of the few true innovators creating sonic masterpieces not only today, but for more than thirty years. He recently announced a new project titled The Holos...
Metal Insider’s Jillian Drachman’s Top 15 Albums of 2024

Metal Insider’s Jillian Drachman’s Top 15 Albums of 2024

by Jillian Drachman | Dec 17, 2024 | Lists

Now that 2024 is almost over, the time has arrived to reflect upon the accursed year that we are about to leave behind, marching onward toward new and ever-worsening obstacles. After all, in the words of one charming gentleman, whose work we will be celebrating today:...
Interview: Music’s Best: The Legendary Manes Discusses Their Career in Advance of their Next Album, ‘To Burn Is to Shine’

Interview: Music’s Best: The Legendary Manes Discusses Their Career in Advance of their Next Album, ‘To Burn Is to Shine’

by Jillian Drachman | Dec 12, 2024 | Interviews

Manes — a fabled entity of such epic and blinding brilliance that their art lies beyond critique and even praise. However, I will attempt to convey my infinite admiration for this pioneering outfit anyway. The first incarnation of Manes was conceived in 1992, the...
Interview: Music’s Best: The Legendary Manes Discusses Their Career in Advance of their Next Album, ‘To Burn Is to Shine’

The legendary Manes sign with Avantgarde Music; confirms new album, ‘To Burn Is to Shine’

by Jillian Drachman | Oct 23, 2024 | Metal on Metal, News

Norway’s celebrated Manes has not only inked a deal with Italy’s esteemed Avantgarde Music, but they have announced that their highly anticipated upcoming album, To Burn Is to Shine, will be unveiled next year. To Burn Is to Shine will be the first full-length effort...
Criminally Talented: Vocalist and Multi-Instrumentalist Marita Hellem Discusses Manes’ ‘Pathei Mathos,’ Enevelde, Martyra, and More

Criminally Talented: Vocalist and Multi-Instrumentalist Marita Hellem Discusses Manes’ ‘Pathei Mathos,’ Enevelde, Martyra, and More

by Jillian Drachman | Oct 10, 2024 | Interviews

“I have to say Marita not only delivers some amazing bass on Enevelde’s records, she’s also such a talented singer that I had to recommend her to MANES. I was elated to hear that she provided lead vocals on their latest EP, and she deserves every compliment she can...
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The Saddest Landscape announce new album ‘Alone With Heaven’
The Saddest Landscape announce new album ‘Alone With Heaven’

I love bands that reappear, like a long-forgotten feeling you suddenly remember in a grocery store aisle. The Saddest Landscape obviously enjoy this sort of vibe as their new album, Alone With Heaven (out April 24 via Iodine Recordings), is their first full-length in...

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Album Review: Mayhem – ‘Liturgy of Death’
Album Review: Mayhem – ‘Liturgy of Death’

For over forty years, Norwegian black metal legends Mayhem have paved the way for darkness and chaos. Throughout their own history, the group has entered new chapters and eras while continuing to unleash bleak realities through a ruthless musical awakening. Their...

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Record Store Day 2026 Releases: Meshuggah, Babymetal, Megadeth, Motorhead, etc.
Record Store Day 2026 Releases: Meshuggah, Babymetal, Megadeth, Motorhead, etc.

While we highlighted Slipknot's long-awaited, rumored collection, Look Outside Your Window, will get a Record Store Release, there are many more for 2026 to explore. Highlights include records from Megadeth, Meshuggah, Puscifer, Babymetal, Motorhead, and more. Metal...

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Album Review: Mayhem – ‘Liturgy of Death’

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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