Myrkur’s debut album, M, was a bit polarizing. The solo project of Amalie Brunn, it was produced by Ulver’s Kristoffer Rygg, and although it was an album that blended black metal with etheral vocals and textures that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Dead Can Dance album. While the Danish singer and model also played in indie rock band Ex Cops, and Myurkur was initially anonymous, as she was outed, black metal purists (and garbage people, really) threatened her life. Thankfully, she persisted, putting out an EP, last year’s Mausoluem, and just announced her sophomore full length. Mareridt will be released this Fall on Relapse. The album was produced in Seattle and Copenhagen by Randall Dunn, who’s worked with Marissa Nadler, Earth, Sunn 0))), Boris and Wolves in the Throne Room, among others. Meanwhile, she’s got a viral video that’s gotten over 5 million views since being posted on Friday (12). The 90 second video of her playing Scandanavian folk on the nyckelharpa, which is a Swedish key harp.
Video premiere: LiveKill – “Crushing Blows”
Fort Lauderdale's LiveKill have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere a video for their latest single, "Crushing Blows." The group strives to be one dynamic force in South Florida's metal scene, showcasing resilient energy and a top-notch approach to pre-production...
Coffin Curse release sophomore album ‘The Continuous Nothing’
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Lacuna Coil unveil “In The Mean Time” video featuring Ash Costello (New Years Day)
Lacuna Coil have unveiled a video for their new single, "In The Mean Time," featuring Ash Costello of New Years Day. The song title refers to the current state of the world, and the band being between cycles. Directed by Patric Ullaeus, the video sets the stage for...
New & Noteworthy: Cometh the releases – 4/19/2024
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 will see the highly anticipated returns of Pearl Jam, The Ghost Inside and High On Fire, as well as big...
New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024
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 the debut of Jakobs Castle, the return of classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Knopfler and James, as well as new...
New & Noteworthy: God Damned You To Releases – 4/5/2024
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Albums hitting shelves this week include the return of The Libertines, the final album from Cock Sparrer and the debut solo LP from...