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Metal Insider gets Warped: Your guide to the most headbang-worthy bands on the biggest touring festival of the summer

by Nathan Katsiaficas | Jun 12, 2014 | News, Previews, Touring

Well it’s summer and you know what that means, it’s time for the Vans Warped Tour to begin its 2-month journey across America.This year’s incarnation of the festival boasts 50+ bands, and like the past several years, there is an impressive contingent...

Review and Photos: Failure, Tree of Stars Tour at Exit/In, 6/8 in Nashville

by Nathan Katsiaficas | Jun 11, 2014 | News, Photos, Reviews

Chances are, if you remember Failure from their heyday in the mid ’90s, you’re probably much older than I am.  In fact I only recently found out about the band, who recently reunited this year–putting out a new song–and are currently in the...

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus get schooled in copyright by the internet

by Nathan Katsiaficas | Apr 22, 2014 | Controversy, News

Here at Metal Insider, we try to keep our focus on all things metal, however, every once in a while, there is a story so ridiculous that it just needs to be shared.  Such is the case with the recent debacle involving alternative/”post-hardcore” band, Red...

Photos/Review: The Amity Affliction and Heartist, Nashville, TN, 4/15/14

by Nathan Katsiaficas | Apr 18, 2014 | News, Photos, Reviews

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to catch two bands I’ve been meaning to check out for a while, The Amity Affliction and Heartist.  Both of these Roadrunner bands are currently on the Hollow Bodies Tour with Bless the Fall, Silverstein, and Secrets. I...

Despised Icon Announces Plans for Reunion Shows [Updated]

by Nathan Katsiaficas | Feb 4, 2014 | News, Touring, We're Getting The Band Back Together

[youtube]http://youtu.be/AxJGb1TjbM0[/youtube] It’s been more than 3 years since Canadian death metallers, Despised Icon, disbanded.  However, the band announced this morning that they will be reuniting for 3 festival dates in the UK and Europe, and indicated...
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Ulver surprise-release new album ‘Neverland’ digitally on New Year’s Eve
Ulver surprise-release new album ‘Neverland’ digitally on New Year’s Eve

Norwegian experimental giants Ulver have kicked off the new year with a surprise, digitally releasing their new album, Neverland, today, on New Year's Eve (31). The physical edition is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026. Neverland marks the band's fourteenth...

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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
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Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

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New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

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New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

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New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...

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