The hottest Metal Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Stream N' Destroy 373 implied HN points 17 Jan 24
  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.
Sounds Good! 78 implied HN points 08 Jan 24
  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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Stream N' Destroy 58 implied HN points 12 Oct 23
  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.
Stream N' Destroy 58 implied HN points 30 Aug 23
  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.
Stream N' Destroy 78 implied HN points 23 Mar 23
  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.