Tag Archives: Cattle Decapitation

Cattle Decapitation & Carnifex to co-headline Chaos & Carnage Tour

Posted by on January 8, 2024

 Cattle Decapitation are joining forces with Carnifex this spring for the 2024 Chaos & Carnage Tour. The headlining trek will include support from Rivers of Nihil, Humanity’s Last Breath, The Zenith Passage, Vitriol, and Face Yourself. The chaos begins on April 30th in Mesa, AZ, and will run through May 26th in Las Vegas, NV. […]

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Metal Insider’s Combined Top 15 Albums of 2023

Posted by on December 29, 2023

  For the year 2023, we decided to implement an actual point system instead of the mathematical approach we experimented with in 2021 to compile a consolidated list of the best albums of the year. With a bit of assistance from AI, we’ve learned the importance of not relying entirely on artificial intelligence and always […]

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Metal Insider’s DJ Alex Kayne’s Top 10 Albums of 2023

Posted by on December 28, 2023

In 2023, we saw the release of what seemed to be a gigajillion albums worldwide – a straight-up middle finger to the vast nothingness of the Covid-riddled years. Of course, it was impossible for me to screen them all, but I managed to get to listen to a boatload of stuff this year. If you […]

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Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 25 Albums of 2023

Posted by on December 25, 2023

  Whether we are still witnessing the aftermath of the pandemic or entering a time when more doors are open for artists to release albums, 2023 has seen a significant number of releases. And may I say, they are really good ones too. From the major players to artists embarking on a fresh start with […]

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I(an) Had to Be There: My Top Five Gigs of 2023

Posted by on December 23, 2023

Everyone in metal in 2023 has memories of gigs and tours that will forever alter how they view a concert experience. Of the thirty-four events that I had the absolute pleasure of attending this year, sixteen of which yours truly covered for Metal Insider, these were the five that left me with one thought that […]

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Ian’s Ten Favorite Heffy Metal Albums of 2023

Posted by on December 21, 2023

  Dearest readers of Metal Insider, The end of another year is fast approaching, so it’s now time we highlighted a year of stellar releases. Maybe your top-whatever lists are already posted, or maybe you’re still formatting it. However, taking a look back can be great regardless of lists. Maybe you missed something the first […]

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Concert Calendar (11/28-12/03) : Dashing Into a Holidaze: Coven, Cattle Decapitation, & more

Posted by on November 28, 2023

  Hey, all. Well, hey now, 2023 was a little too good at delivering great tours (not that 2024 isn’t looking staked or anything), but I think 2023 has some surprises left in it. Here are some solid shows happening this concert-heavy week. The goodness was listed by Ian (total Adonis). Do it up. Concert […]

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Inferno Festival Norway reveals full 2024 lineup

Posted by on November 2, 2023

  Inferno Festival Norway unveils its 2024 lineup, featuring classic bands and emerging artists such as Taake, Orbit Culture, and Madder Mortem. The event takes place from March 28-31, 2024, across Oslo venues. Black Metal Bus Tours exploring Norwegian black metal origins are also available. Tickets for single days and passes are on sale via […]

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Cattle Decapitation drop “Solastalgia” video

Posted by on October 26, 2023

  While Cattle Decapitaiton’s fall tour with Immolation, Sanguisugabogg, and Castrator draws near, these deathgrind masters have shared a video for “Solastalgia.” The track is taken from their latest offering, Terrasite, released earlier this year via Metal Blade Records. Directed by David Brodsky and vocalist Travis Ryan, the clip was produced by Allison Woest for […]

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Dimmu Borgir to Headline Inferno Metal Festival Norway 2024

Posted by on October 4, 2023

  Inferno Metal Festival Norway 2024, set to commence on March 28 – 31, 2024 across various Oslo venues, will now feature the legendary Norwegian black metal outfit Dimmu Borgir as headliners (tickets available here). The festival lineup includes a mix of classic and newer acts, with recently announced bands such as Arthur Brown, Bell […]

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