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Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 35 Albums of 2024

Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 35 Albums of 2024

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 27, 2024 | Lists

Fun fact: our New & Noteworthy section includes as many albums as possible released each week. We aim to cover them all, from independent artists just starting to big names. Compiling order links and adding songs to monthly playlists is an extensive process. The...
Interview: Ryujin’s Ryoji Shinomoto on new album, band name change, collaboration w/ Matthew Kiichi Heafy

Interview: Ryujin’s Ryoji Shinomoto on new album, band name change, collaboration w/ Matthew Kiichi Heafy

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 19, 2024 | Interviews

  The samurai metal outfit Ryujin took everyone by surprise towards the end of 2023 by not only changing their name (formerly known as Gyze) but also announcing their new self-titled album, released on January 12th via Napalm Records. While our thoughts on the...
Album Review: Ryujin push creative boundaries on self-titled record

Album Review: Ryujin push creative boundaries on self-titled record

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 12, 2024 | Releases, Reviews

  It seemed like the Samurai metal outfit Ryujin emerged out of nowhere last year. With Trivium’s Matthew Kiichi Heafy attached to the project as producer and making a few guest appearances. However, after a closer look, I realized the band had undergone a...
New & Noteworthy: Here Comes the Releases – 1/12/2024

New & Noteworthy: Here Comes the Releases – 1/12/2024

by Elise Yablon | Jan 12, 2024 | New & Noteworthy

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. As the 2024 new music cycle revs up, we will see new albums from metal staples The Rods and Magnum, as well as the first original...
Interview: Ryujin’s Ryoji Shinomoto on new album, band name change, collaboration w/ Matthew Kiichi Heafy

Ryujin illuminate Japan’s “unique horror” in haunting new song “Gekokujo”

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 9, 2023 | New Music, News, Releases, Video

  Japanese Samurai metal outfit Ryujin, formerly known as Gyze, have shared a video for their latest single, “Gekokujo.” The track promises to be their heaviest single yet, taken from their upcoming self-titled album out January 12 via Napalm Records....
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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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