The hottest Metal Substack posts right now

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The White Zombie Edition

Why is this interesting? • 663 implied HN points • 20 May 25
🎶 Music Metal
  1. 'More Human Than Human' by White Zombie mixed industrial metal with themes of horror, influencing music and art for years. It's catchy yet unique, easy to remember but also strange.
  2. The song came out at a crucial time in music history, blending grunge's decline and nu-metal's rise, catching the attention of MTV and mainstream media.
  3. Even with its odd sound, 'More Human Than Human' reached number 7 on the Billboard charts, showing that being different can lead to commercial success.

Guns N' Roses, Blink-182, Paramore

Stream N' Destroy • 373 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🎶 Music Metal
  1. The post discusses rock music updates and releases from bands like Guns N' Roses, Blink-182, and Paramore.
  2. It highlights recent agency, label, and management signings in the music industry.
  3. The post also covers news about music consumption in 2023, with a focus on rock music's performance.

Ozzy Went Out Like He Lived — With a Bang

American Dreaming • 107 implied HN points • 25 Jul 25
🎶 Music Metal
  1. Ozzy Osbourne lived a wild and tough life but remained a fighter until the end. He performed one last concert that showcased his energy and love for music.
  2. The concert 'Back to the Beginning' proved to be a huge success and helped raise $200 million for charity. This event highlighted Ozzy's lasting impact on music and his community.
  3. Ozzy's influence in heavy metal is undeniable, as he and Black Sabbath created a sound that still inspires artists today. Many modern bands credit them as their main inspiration.

Gig Review: Death To All But Death Metal, But Also Smiles All Around - Obituary Delivers The Goods, Looks Fucking Stoked About It And Everyone Generally Has A Very Good Time

Sounds Good! • 78 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🎶 Music Metal
  1. The gig review highlighted Obituary's strong performance in delivering death metal music with enthusiasm and connection to the audience.
  2. The review emphasized the band's authenticity and energy on stage, creating a symbiotic relationship with the audience.
  3. The writer expressed a nostalgic appreciation for Obituary's music and performance style, describing it as a full night of glorious death metal.
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600 Artists' Monthly Spotify Listenership

Stream N' Destroy • 78 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🎶 Music Metal
  1. 600 Hard Rock, Metal, and Punk(ish) Artists have experienced significant growth in Monthly Spotify Listenership.
  2. Various artists like Ghost, Deftones, and Falling in Reverse have seen a massive increase in their monthly Spotify listeners over nine months.
  3. Data on monthly Spotify listenership offers insights into the health of genres, the impact of marketing efforts, and the success of tours in building audiences.

Hard Rock & Metal At THE GRAMMYs

Stream N' Destroy • 58 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🎶 Music Metal
  1. The Best Metal Performance category remained while Best Hard Rock Performance went away after being combined briefly in 2012 and 2013.
  2. There is a mix of genre acts in various rock-related categories at the GRAMMYs, including Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Album.
  3. The Academy sometimes misses the mark by nominating legacy acts for cover songs or older work, which can overshadow newer achievements and younger acts in the music industry.

SiM, Falling In Reverse, Paramore

Stream N' Destroy • 58 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
🎶 Music Metal
  1. More than 50 big Spotify singles in the Hard Rock, Metal, and Punk genres from 2022/2023 were highlighted.
  2. Recent signings by different artists and groups with various agencies and labels were mentioned.
  3. Top songs on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart and albums in the Hard Rock genre were shared.

Set It Off, Evanescence, Ghost

Stream N' Destroy • 39 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🎶 Music Metal
  1. Spotify's top artists include Linkin Park, Queen, and Metallica.
  2. RIAA's 2022 report shows a 6% increase in music revenues, with streaming dominating.
  3. New RIAA certifications include Set It Off going gold and Ghost receiving a silver certification.