by Metal Insider | Mar 1, 2018 | Photos
German heavy metal legend Udo Dirkschneider came to fame in the early ’80s as the frontman of Accept, returning to the band twice. However, as a solo artist, he’s released way more solo albums, and this current tour focuses on his solo career. The 65...
by Metal Insider | Feb 28, 2018 | Columns, Headbangers Brawl
The Smashing Pumpkins (semi) reunion tour might be adding dates in L.A. and Chicago, but ticket sales for the rest of the shows seem to be sluggish. Many are quick to point to bassist D’arcy Wretzky’s absence as a key reason for the initial...
by Metal Insider | Feb 22, 2018 | Interviews, Touring
The Adult Swim Presents: Mr. Pickles Thrashtacular tour featuring Exodus and Municipal Waste begins today (22). Much like Metalocolypse and even Beavis and Butt-head before it, Mr. Pickles is a twisted cartoon that proudly flies the heavy metal flag, so it’s...
by Metal Insider | Feb 19, 2018 | Photos
Last Thursday (15) during his bizarre rant in Long Island that led to the show ending early, Marilyn Manson called New Jersey a “shithole.” He might not be a fan of the Garden State, but he didn’t show that the following night at a sold-out show at...
by Metal Insider | Feb 14, 2018 | Interviews
The world needs a guitar hero, but with an abundance of shredders and the wheel having been reinvented several times over it’s as tough a position to fill as ever. One guy is certainly up for the gig though, he goes by the name John 5. A session player by...