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Interview: Dear Mother’s Merel Bechtold (ex-Delain, Mayan) on debut album ‘Bulletproof’

Posted by on August 13, 2021

  Dear Mother, the new metal trio based in the Netherlands features former Delain members, Merel Bechtold and Joey Marin de Boer. Written in 2019 after completing their crowdfunding, the group’s debut album, Bulletproof, was released on July 16th, 2021 (order here). We caught up with Bechtold to learn more about the project.   How […]

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Ayreon unveil “Daniel’s Descent Into Transitus” video featuring Simone Simons & Tommy Karevik

Posted by on October 2, 2020

  Ayreon’s next masterpiece, Transitus, has finally arrived on September 25th via Music Theories Recordings. A video, more like a short science-fiction film for the song “Daniel’s Descent Into Transitus Medley” is now available. The track features Simone Simons (Epica), Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Marcela Bovio (MaYaN) and Caroline Westendorp (The Charm The Fury).   Mastermind […]

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MaYaN’s Marcela Bovio being treated for Cervical Cancer

Posted by on January 6, 2020

Mexican singer/violinist/songwriter Marcela Bovio has been diagnosed with and is currently undergoing treatment for cervical cancer. The MaYaN vocalist made the heartbreaking announcement in an Instagram post on December 13, clearing up why she has been so quiet on social media as of late. “Dear friends,” she starts her post: “You may have notice I’ve […]

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Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 10 concerts of 2019

Posted by on December 26, 2019

Another year has flown by, and this one also marks the end of the decade. I just wrapped up my list for the best metal albums of 2019, and now, It’s time to list the performances or concerts that I’ve personally enjoyed the most this year. Let’s get to it.     10) Gojira – […]

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Mark Jansen reflects on the history and future of Epica

Posted by on November 29, 2019

Mark Jansen is one of the hardest working musicians around. During Epica’s downtime, the Dutch guitarist/singer is either working with MaYaN or his new project, United Metal Minds. Therefore, there’s always something for his fans. Epica has spent a decent amount of time celebrating ten years of Design Your Universe, which includes The Gold Edition […]

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MaYaN premiere “The Power Process” music video

Posted by on April 30, 2019

Epica/MaYaN’s Mark Jansen has been very busy this year. Jansen has been spending a lot of time on the road supporting MaYan’s latest effort Dhyana by making several festival appearances including  this year’s 70000tons of Metal, which we thought was one of the ten most impressive performances. While it seems MaYaN has a little bit […]

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Metal Insider’s top ten 70000tons of metal 2019 performances

Posted by on April 22, 2019

70000tons of metal is quite the experience. While being trapped on a boat for four days in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with metal blasting nearly 24-hours-straight, it is one of the most memorable moments that will last a lifetime. Many cruisers countdown until the next voyage as once you experience “the boat,” it’s […]

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Video Interview: M.I. Crowley caught up with MaYaN’s Mark & Frank during 70000tons of Metal

Posted by on March 1, 2019

On Episode 18 of Metal Insider’s Newsroom w/ M.I Crowley, Crowley caught up with MaYaN’s Mark Jansen & Frank Schiphorst during this year’s 70000tons of Metal. The two discussed the difficulty booking a U.S tour, their new album Dhyana, plans for this year, as well as wanting to see some “After Effects” in the video. […]

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MaYaN premiere “Saints Don’t Die” Music Video

Posted by on September 21, 2018

Today (21st) MaYaN’s new album Dhyana has finally arrived via Nuclear Blast. To celebrate their latest effort, the symphonic black metal project featuring Epica’s Mark Jansen, Jack Driessen (ex-After Forever), as well as members of Epica, ex-Stream of Passion, Delain, Firewind etc. has released a music video for the song “Saints Don’t Die.” Jansen commented […]

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New & Noteworthy: September 21st, 2018: Slash ft Myles Kennedy and the New Releases

Posted by on September 21, 2018

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new music from Slash, Aborted, and more! Be sure to check out the last week’s New & Noteworthy for what all came out last Friday. If you want to […]

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