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Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 17, 2025 | New Music, Releases, Video

Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, “Symphonia Arcana.” The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm...
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Eye of Melian (Delain) sign with Napalm Records, new album arriving in February

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 12, 2025 | New Music, News, Video

Eye of Melian, the Tolkien-inspired symphonic project founded by Martijn Westerholt (Delain) and Finnish vocalist Johanna Kurkela (Auri) have signed with Napalm Records. The band’s new album, Forest of Forgetting, is scheduled to arrive on February 20, 2026. To...
Delain is now Martijn Westerholt’s solo project

Delain is now Martijn Westerholt’s solo project

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 15, 2021 | News, Splits

  Today is a sad day for Delain fans. The group has surprised us this morning with keyboardist/primary songwriter Martijn Westerholt announcing the band has split ways to pursue their own endeavors. Martjin will continue to keep Delain alive as it will be his...
A Conversation with Delain’s Charlotte & Martijn on ‘Apocalypse & Chill’

A Conversation with Delain’s Charlotte & Martijn on ‘Apocalypse & Chill’

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 10, 2020 | Interviews, New Music, Releases

  Delain’s new album, Apocalypse & Chill, was released on Friday (7th) via Napalm Records (read our review here). The follow-up to 2016’s Moonbathers marks their darkest and heaviest record to date. We caught up with vocalist Charlotte Wessels and keyboardist...

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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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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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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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