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Remembering Ozzy: Wacken drone tribute, Opeth cover, and Kelly Osbourne’s heartfelt post

Remembering Ozzy: Wacken drone tribute, Opeth cover, and Kelly Osbourne’s heartfelt post

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 5, 2025 | News, Tributes, Video

The passing of Ozzy Osbourne continues to send waves of grief through the global metal community. From heartfelt personal reflections to public tributes on massive stages, the love and respect for the Prince of Darkness keep pouring in. Whether it’s through a touching...
Lars Ulrich, Mikael Åkerfeldt , and more pay tribute to Budgie’s Burke Shelley

Lars Ulrich, Mikael Åkerfeldt , and more pay tribute to Budgie’s Burke Shelley

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 11, 2022 | News, Sad News

Vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of the legendary Budgie has passed away. He was 71-years-old. The news was confirmed yesterday evening (10th) by his daughter, Ela, who issued the following Facebook statement: “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my...
Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt to score upcoming Netflix series ‘Clark’

Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt to score upcoming Netflix series ‘Clark’

by Elise Yablon | May 13, 2020 | News

  Opeth frontman/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt has announced that he will be making his scoring debut on the upcoming Netflix series Clark. Clark is based on the autobiography of Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson (‘Vafan var det som hände’), who most notably held...
A conversation with Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt on new album, Jim Carrey, & ‘Stranger Things’

A conversation with Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt on new album, Jim Carrey, & ‘Stranger Things’

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 27, 2019 | Interviews, New Music, Releases

Today (27th), Opeth’s overall thirteenth studio effort, In Cauda Venenum, has finally arrived (order here). The follow-up to 2016’s Sorceress continues the group’s evolved progressive style. For those who were hoping to hear a return of the heavier 2008 Watershed era...
A conversation with Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt on new album, Jim Carrey, & ‘Stranger Things’

Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt featured on latest Amobea “What’s In My Bag?” video

by Chris Annunziata | Sep 24, 2019 | Video

  On the latest episode of Amobea Music’s What’s In My Bag? Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt shares what he picked up at the Los Angels record store. Åkerfeldt shows off his wide taste in music ranging from Linda Perhacs to Dream...
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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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