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Former Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds has reportedly died

Former Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds has reportedly died

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 21, 2025 | News, Sad News

2025 sucks. Really sucks. While we’re still not over the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, we are hearing horrific news that former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has passed away. Gone too soon and horrifically tragic, the Atlanta News First reports Hinds (51) tragically...
Exclusive Album Stream: Donella Drive – ‘Axon’

Exclusive Album Stream: Donella Drive – ‘Axon’

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 21, 2025 | Exclusive, New Music, Releases

San Antonio’s Donella Drive have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their brand new album Axon, arriving Friday (22nd). The record blends alternative metal, post-hardcore, and progressive rock, all tied together with a sharp metallic edge. Each track reflects...
Biff Byford clarifies cancer diagnosis as Saxon update 2025–2026 tour plans

Biff Byford clarifies cancer diagnosis as Saxon update 2025–2026 tour plans

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 21, 2025 | News, Touring

Clarifying recent media misconceptions, Saxon frontman Biff Byford has revealed that he does not have prostate cancer. Instead, he opened up further about his personal health struggles, explaining that he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. On Tuesday (19th), Byford...
BBC explains delay of Ozzy Osbourne documentary; confirmed earnings from final concert revealed

BBC explains delay of Ozzy Osbourne documentary; confirmed earnings from final concert revealed

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 21, 2025 | News

The BBC has explained the sudden delay of the broadcast of Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, a one-hour documentary chronicling the “last chapter” of Ozzy Osbourne’s life. The reason was respecting the Osbournes’ family’s wishes. Originally scheduled...
Metal Insider roundup: 17 recent tour and festival reveals – 8/20/2025

Metal Insider roundup: 17 recent tour and festival reveals – 8/20/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 20, 2025 | Lists, Touring

The past two weeks have been packed with new singles and album announcements.The momentum shows no signs of slowing. From major tours to festival reveals, Metal Insider has rounded up 17 of the latest announcements so you can catch up on what you may have missed or...
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Balancing Acts: Camden Cruz of Seven Kingdoms on pushing forward with new EP ‘The Square
Balancing Acts: Camden Cruz of Seven Kingdoms on pushing forward with new EP ‘The Square

Balancing Acts is Metal Insider's new column, in which artists explain the challenges within the music industry by juggling day jobs or multiple jobs while pursuing their musical careers. Seven Kingdoms guitarist Camden Cruz discusses the group's recent success,...

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Thulcandra  drop “Fallen Angel’s Dominion” live video
Thulcandra drop “Fallen Angel’s Dominion” live video

Blackened death metal outfit Thulcandra are set to release their first live album, Live Demise, on December 6 via Napalm Records. Recorded live in 2011 in Munich, this album captures rare tracks from the group's early days, many of which haven’t been played in over a...

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Avatarium share “I See You Better In The Dark” video
Avatarium share “I See You Better In The Dark” video

Swedish doom rockers Avatarium are set to release their sixth studio album, Between You, God, The Devil and The Dead, on January 24, 2025, via AFM Records. The group has now dropped a music video for their latest single, "I See You Better In The Dark." Guitarist...

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New & Noteworthy, July 21st 2017: The New Music Seasons

New & Noteworthy, July 21st 2017: The New Music Seasons

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features a new EP from Nine in Nails, as well as Wintersun's long awaited "Winter Sessions" and an album from In This Moment....

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New & Noteworthy, July 14th 2017: New Music Goes Pop

New & Noteworthy, July 14th 2017: New Music Goes Pop

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features a new Punk Goes Pop album, and new music from Silverstein and Edguy. If you would like to check out last week’s...

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New & Noteworthy, July 7th, 2017: A Walk With Love and New Music

New & Noteworthy, July 7th, 2017: A Walk With Love and New Music

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new studio releases from Melvins and Orden Ogan, and a live Blind Guardian album too. If you would like to check...

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