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

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

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 13, 2021 | Interviews

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

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

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 2, 2020 | New Music, News, Video

  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...
MaYaN’s Marcela Bovio being treated for Cervical Cancer

MaYaN’s Marcela Bovio being treated for Cervical Cancer

by Elise Yablon | Jan 6, 2020 | Get Well Soon, News

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

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

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 26, 2019 | Lists, Top 10

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...
Mark Jansen reflects on the history and future of Epica

Mark Jansen reflects on the history and future of Epica

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 29, 2019 | Interviews

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...
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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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