Author Archives: Zenae Zukowski

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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Slipknot rehearse with new drummer

Posted by on March 10, 2024

  Slipknot have appeared to secure a new drummer after parting ways with Jay Weinberg last November. In a recent social media post, the band hinted at the replacement with a photo of a broken drumstick captioned “Rehearsal.” While Slipknot hasn’t revealed the new drummer’s identity, there have been speculations it could be former Sepultura […]

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KK’s Priest share “Keeper of the Graves” animated video

Posted by on March 6, 2024

  KK’s Priest are set for their headlining tour, which starts tomorrow (7th) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Support will come from L.A. Guns and Burning Witches. To get everyone pumped for the upcoming trek, the group has shared an animated video for “Keeper Of The Graves” from their latest album, 2023’s The Sinner Rides Again.  […]

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Jay Weinberg (ex-Slipknot) joins Suicidal Tendencies

Posted by on March 5, 2024

  Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has officially joined Suicidal Tendencies. The announcement was made via Instagram on Suicidal Tendencies’ page with a statement by the 33-year-old drummer, expressing:   “When I think of the culture and community of heavy music that I’ve loved and considered my creative home for 20 years, I think of […]

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Hellish Torment: black metal band from Michigan drop new single “Dead And Rotting;” Debut album set for April release

Posted by on March 5, 2024

  Black metal outfit Hellish Torment shake the locals of Grand Rapids, Michigan, also known as Beer City, with their frowned-upon blasphemous beats. Formed in 2016, it’s taken a beat fighting against all odds, and finally, the group has taken a stand to release their debut full-length album on April 26th. Despite facing numerous obstacles, […]

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