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Metal Insider’s Josh Musto’s Top 10 Metal Albums of 2018

Metal Insider’s Josh Musto’s Top 10 Metal Albums of 2018

by Metal Insider | Dec 19, 2018 | Lists, Top 10

Metal Insider’s Josh Musto reveals his top ten metal albums of 2018.   10) Galactic Empire,  Episode II (Rise Records) After their 2017 debut, which mainly covered material from Star Wars’ original trilogy, Philadelphia’s Galactic Empire have proven...
Interview/Review Netherlands’ Timo Ellis on ‘Black Gaia’

Interview/Review Netherlands’ Timo Ellis on ‘Black Gaia’

by Metal Insider | Sep 17, 2018 | Interviews, New Music, News, Releases, Reviews

  August 24th saw the release of the maddeningly original Brooklyn psycho doom outfit Netherlands’ fourth full-length, Black Gaia (via Records & Tapes Records). For the uninitiated, I usually explain Netherlands’ sound as “Daft Punk meets High on Fire,” or...
Mastodon cancels tour with Dinosaur Jr. and Netherlands

Mastodon cancels tour with Dinosaur Jr. and Netherlands

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 30, 2018 | News, Touring

Mastodon were forced to cancel their tour with Dinosaur Jr and Netherlands, which was originally scheduled to embark on this Saturday (1st). The Atlanta progressive metal titans had to drop off due to “a critical situation of a member of the Mastodon family.”...
Video Premiere: Netherlands “Fakir Mintas”

Video Premiere: Netherlands “Fakir Mintas”

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 8, 2018 | News, Releases, Touring, Video

Next month, Brooklyn rockers Netherlands will be touring with Mastodon and Dinosaur Jr in support of their upcoming album Black Gaia, which will be released on August 24th via Records and Tapes Records. Earlier this year, the group released their EP Hope Porn, which...
Mastodon announces North American tour dates w/Dinosaur Jr. and Netherlands

Mastodon announces North American tour dates w/Dinosaur Jr. and Netherlands

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 30, 2018 | News, Touring

Mastodon have announced another set of North American tour dates, and this time they will bring Dinosaur Jr. and Netherlands along with them. The trek begins on September 1st in Edmonton, AB and concludes on September 19th in Hamilton, ON. Tickets go on sale this...
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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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