Metal Insider
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Tours
  • Shop
  • About
Select Page
Vital Spirit’s debut ‘In the Faith that Looks Through Death’ is an EP you definitely need to listen to

Vital Spirit’s debut ‘In the Faith that Looks Through Death’ is an EP you definitely need to listen to

by Jeff Podoshen | Sep 16, 2020 | Reviews

  Every once and a while I take a listen to a new band I’ve never heard anything from. I receive, literally, hundreds of new metal releases each month from across the globe and the vast majority of them are rather pedestrian. With that in mind, having never...
Taake and Deathcult bring us back to the 90’s with ‘Jaertegn’ 10 inch split

Taake and Deathcult bring us back to the 90’s with ‘Jaertegn’ 10 inch split

by Jeff Podoshen | Jul 3, 2020 | Reviews

  It’s a dismal summer here in America and normally about this time I’m getting ready to plan my annual trip over to Norway for August.  Unfortunately, this year I’m stuck in the nation that can’t seem to understand how to properly...
Jeff Podoshen’s Top 5 Metal Releases for First Half of 2020

Jeff Podoshen’s Top 5 Metal Releases for First Half of 2020

by Jeff Podoshen | Jun 23, 2020 | Lists, News

  No matter how you look at it, 2020 is going to go down as one of the most dismal years in modern history. And the music industry, unfortunately, took a massive hit with the shutdown of all touring and live performances across the globe. With that being said,...
Headbangers Brawl: Metal Insider’s Quarantine Playlist

Headbangers Brawl: Metal Insider’s Quarantine Playlist

by Metal Insider | Apr 1, 2020 | Headbanger's Brawl, News, Playlists

  2020 certainly feels like the plague, and it all started with Neil Peart’s passing. Over the last few months alone, many went from laughing at Corona beer memes to no longer taking any of this as a joke. The COVID-19 outbreak feels like a disaster film, and...
With tours cancelled due to COVID-19 Mayhem and Taake sell would-be tour merch online

With tours cancelled due to COVID-19 Mayhem and Taake sell would-be tour merch online

by Jeff Podoshen | Mar 23, 2020 | News

With COVID-19 ruining everything, it came as little surprise that nearly all metal tours for this Spring were cancelled or rescheduled. We’ve recently become aware of two bands that have placed merch for their cancelled shows up for sale to the general public....
« Older Entries
Next Entries »

Follow Us

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

read more
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”

Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...

read more
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

read more
New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

read more
New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

read more
New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

read more

Support Metal Insider: Donate Today

Find Metal Insider on…

  • Amazon
  • Bluesky
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Mastodon
  • Substack
  • Threads
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Discord

  • Metal Insider is on Discord! Join the Metal Insider community! 0

Metal Insider is a member of
LG Media

Privacy Policy

NEWS & TIPS

Have news you think would fit on Metal Insider? Send us a message at: tips@metalinsider.net