Tag Archives: Royal Thunder

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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Metal By Numbers: When No Charts Sang – 12/17/2023

Posted by on December 17, 2023

    Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Metal By Numbers is back! We appreciate your patience during a brief hiatus. The past few months have been exceptionally busy, leading to some delays. We are excited to share an extensive […]

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New & Noteworthy: Releases of Being – (5/5/2023 – 9/15/2023)

Posted by on September 16, 2023

    New & Noteworthy has returned! Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this week’s list, we’re not only bringing you the week’s must-know releases, we’re taking you back to the albums that hit shelves since May that are worth a spin. These […]

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Metal By Numbers Visions of charts 8/1/2023

Posted by on August 1, 2023

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Metal By Numbers is back! After a delay with summer vacations, the column has returned, which includes seeing how albums from Cavalera, Queens of the Stone Age, Extreme, and more debuted in charts […]

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Live Gig Review: Stars align for Royal Thunder at Saint Vitus Bar on 1/05/23

Posted by on January 9, 2023

  Following a small break from attending gigs, it was time to fire up 2023 in style. I had been a Royal Thunder fan since college. It was awesome knowing that the opening night of their trio of January live dates would begin on January 5th at the famous Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn. After […]

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Royal Thunder unveil “The Knife” video; announce January shows

Posted by on November 11, 2022

  Royal Thunder have returned with a brand new single, “The Knife!” The track is the first piece of new music since the group’s 2017 full-length effort, Wick. And now, we hear the new emotive bluesy track in the fresh video.    Vocalist/bassist Mlny Parsonz comments: “Coming out full throttle has filled my heart to […]

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Metal Insider’s 225 Best Metal Albums of the Decade (2010-2019)

Posted by on December 16, 2019

As each year approaches its end, we share our year-end lists highlighting the best of the best of the year. However, we were taken aback, realizing that not only will 2020 mark a new year, it also marks a brand new decade. It’s true what they say; time flies when you’re having fun, listening to […]

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CKY and Slaves announces co-headlining tour w/Royal Thunder & Awaken I Am

Posted by on April 12, 2018

CKY have announced a co-headlining trek with the post-hardcore group Slaves. The group will be promoting their latest effort The Phoenix, which was released last year via eOne and Slaves will bring their new album Beautiful Death.  Royal Thunder and Awaken I Am will be joining in as support. CKY drummer Jess Margera expressed his […]

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Royal Thunder share statement on drummer Evan Diprima’s departure, announce replacement

Posted by on March 7, 2018

Last month, Evan Diprima announced his departure from Royal Thunder. The drummer revealed this news on his personal Instagram stating, “It was time for me to move on for my own reasons.” Last night (6), the group confirmed this news by making a public statement as well as announcing session drummer Kent Aberle would be […]

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