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The Crown announces new album, ‘Cobra Speed Venom’ and releases video

The Crown announces new album, ‘Cobra Speed Venom’ and releases video

by Chris Annunziata | Jan 8, 2018 | New Music

Swedish death metal band, The Crown have announced their return via their tenth record, Cobra Speed Venom. The band plans to release the album through Metal Blade Records on March 16th. The band spent most of 2017 focusing and rehearsing 13 songs before jumping...

New & Noteworthy, January 13th – Born Anew

by Metal Insider | Jan 13, 2015 | New & Noteworthy, New Music, News

Restarting the year in music is normally a slow process, but metal is jumping out the gate faster than most other genres. This week sees a pretty good mix of established groups and new talent, led by a band that leaped into prominence early in their career and has...

The Crown recapture the death n roll crown with Headhunter

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 27, 2014 | News, Video

[youtube]http://youtu.be/i1GXkEZu7Hc[/youtube] It’s been awhile, four years in fact, since Sweden’s The Crown have released an album. Since then, the band’s undergone a handful of lineup changes. Vocalist Johan Lindstrand has returned to the fold,...

Birmingham Venue that booked first ever Black Sabbath show, The Crown, to close

by Zach Fehl | Jun 20, 2014 | News

The iconic Birmingham, England venue The Crown is being sold to Japanese developers for a rumored £1.2 million. Although it may look like any ordinary small venue, The Crown was a stepping stone for such bands like early Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. By stepping...

Headbangers’ Brawl 3/2: Let’s Show Some Love For The Replacements

by Metal Insider | Mar 2, 2012 | Headbangers Brawl

Headbangers’ Brawl is a weekly column where Metal Insider’s contributors take a moment to debate and analyze two opposing sides of a topical issue occurring in the world of metal and/or the music industry. During the Monsters Of Rock-The Voyage cruise last weekend,...
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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...

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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’

Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide

Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...

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New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...

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