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Metallica welcome all new listeners to the Metallica family following ‘Stranger Things’ surge

Metallica welcome all new listeners to the Metallica family following ‘Stranger Things’ surge

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 7, 2022 | News

Regardless of genre or artist, music is music and keeps people connected. Metallica, one of the biggest bands out there in metal, have recently welcomed a wave of new fans following their song, “Master of Puppets,” being featured in the Stranger Things season four...
Metallica on “Master of Puppets” included in epic ‘Stranger Things’ season four finale – “It’s an incredible honor…”

Metallica on “Master of Puppets” included in epic ‘Stranger Things’ season four finale – “It’s an incredible honor…”

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 5, 2022 | News

      Regardless of your fan status of the Netflix series Stranger Things, Friday’s (1st) season finale of season four is a must-see. The finale featured the Eddie Munson character having to shred Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” on his Warlock guitar in...
Dio estate donates authentic Dio “Last in Line” patch to be used in Stranger Things TV Show

Dio estate donates authentic Dio “Last in Line” patch to be used in Stranger Things TV Show

by Mark Zapata | Jun 16, 2022 | Interviews, New Music, News, Releases, Touring, Updates, Video

        Season 4 of Stranger Things is the long awaited continuation of a story that has captivated millions. The dark horror theme evokes a world where many heavy metal fans would feel right at home. This year we meet Hawkins’ “King of...
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...
Top 10s of the year from members of Melvins, Palms, Byzantine, Primordial, Oni, Gozu

Top 10s of the year from members of Melvins, Palms, Byzantine, Primordial, Oni, Gozu

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 19, 2016 | Best Of 2016

We’ve gotten a lot of great music this year, and while you may have been following along with our list of the best music of 2016 as according to us, the artists that made some of that music should have a say in it as well. That’s why we reached out to a...
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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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