Author Archives: Zenae Zukowski

Aborted unleash “Condemned to Rot” video featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse’s Francesco Paoli

Posted by on March 15, 2024

  Aborted have unleashed a music video for their latest single, “Condemned to Rot,” featuring Fleshgod Apocalypse’s Francesco Paoli. The track is taken from the band’s latest brutal effort, The Vault of Horrors, released on Friday (15th) via Nuclear Blast Records.    Watch the clip below and grab a copy of the record here:

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My Dying Bride unveil “The 2nd of Three Bells” video

Posted by on March 15, 2024

  My Dying Bride have unveiled a Daniel Gray-directed video for their new song, “The 2nd of Three Bells.” The track is the second single taken from the British death-doom giants’ upcoming album, A Mortal Binding, out April 19th via Nuclear Blast.    Andrew Craighan commented: “The 2nd of three Bells see the band in […]

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Abbath Doom Occulta set to perform classic set on ‘Return to the Raven Realms’ summer EU & UK tour

Posted by on March 14, 2024

   Abbath Doom Occulta has announced the Return to the Raven Realms summer tour across Europe and the UK. Known for his iconic tenure in Immortal, Abbath promises to bring a setlist of fan favorites and iconic tracks co-written and recorded between 1992 and 2009 throughout the trek.  Abbath comments: “I can’t wait to get […]

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Latest tour and festival updates: Slipknot, I Prevail, Marilyn Manson, Fallujah, and more

Posted by on March 14, 2024

  01) 2025’s Knotfest Australia to include Slipknot’s 25th Anniversary Set: Slipknot are taking the 25th-anniversary celebration of their 1999 debut self-titled album to the other side of the world in 2025 with Knotfest Australia. Set to headline the event, the lineup includes Pantera, Disturbed, Lamb Of God, Halestorm, The HU, Asking Alexandria, Wage War, […]

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Marko Hietala shares “Left on Mars” video featuring Tarja Turunen

Posted by on March 13, 2024

  Marko Hietala and Tarja Turunen have joined forces for a new single, “Left On Mars.” The track, accompanied by a video, takes listeners through space and time, blending emotive lyrics with hauntingly beautiful vocals.    Guitarist and album producer Tuomas Wäinölä comments: ” It was a strong one immediately. I think Marko had the […]

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Dead Icarus (ex-Atreyu) drop “Ad Infernum” video

Posted by on March 13, 2024

  Former Atreyu lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, now leading the new project Dead Icarus, has dropped a Monte Legaspi-directed video for the fourth single, “Ad Infernum.” The song delves into themes of perseverance and the consequences of one’s actions. Today (13th) also marks the digital release of Dead Icarus’ Ad Infernum EP via MNRK Heavy. […]

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Blue Ridge Rock Fest selling 2024 tickets amid unanswered questions from 2023 edition

Posted by on March 12, 2024

  Blue Ridge Rock Festival is gearing up for the 2024 edition, scheduled for September 5th-8th at the Virginia Raceway in Alton, VA. Yep, you read that right; plans remain for the event to take place despite the challenges faced during the 2023 festival. While festival goers are still awaiting for full refunds from 2023, […]

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Paws, Pets, and Metal: Lives Lost vocalist Tanis Pellegrini discusses his two dogs distinct music preferences

Posted by on March 12, 2024

  Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s newest column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. We caught up with Tanis Pellegrini, the vocalist of Lives Lost, Hershey, PA’s new post-hardcore outfit, as he discussed his two dogs, each with […]

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Top Four Songs of the week (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Dark Tranquillity, Burton C. Bell, Pain) – 3/11/2024

Posted by on March 11, 2024

  From having a triumphant return after a near-death experience, and living to tell the story about it, to unveiling a debut solo single, here are four top new songs that arrived this past week.   01) Fleshgod Apocalypse are back with new single, “Pendulum” Fleshgod Apocalypse have recently announced their latest lineup change with […]

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Sad News: Blake Harrison (former Pig Destroyer) has died

Posted by on March 11, 2024

  We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Pig Destroyer member Blake Harrison. In addition to Pig Destroyer, the 48-year-old is known for his contributions to projects, including Tentacles of God, Triac, Zealot R.I.P., Daybreak, and Hatebeak. He also contributed to Decibel Magazine’s For Those About to Squawk column. Decibel Magazine ultimately […]

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