by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 25, 2025 | News
There are two sides to the story as yesterday’s (24th) Vitriol saga continues. Vitriol founder, frontman/guitarist Kyle Rasmussen has since responded by releasing a lengthy, 41-minute video addressing the dramatic mid-tour exit of guitarist Keith Merrow, bassist...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 24, 2025 | Interviews
Paws, Pets & Metal is Metal Insider’s ongoing column on bands with pets, discovering who watches them on the road, and more. Get to know more about these metal furbabies. Fresh off unleashing their sophomore album, Non Compos Mentis, Grande Prairie,...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 24, 2025 | News
Portland death metal outfit Vitriol have once again been hit with a mid-tour mass exodus, raising questions about whether this is a streak of bad luck or the band’s newest unfortunate pattern. Despite consistently strong musical output, things have unraveled...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 24, 2025 | News, Touring
Guns N’ Roses will return to the road in spring and summer 2026, following their massive 2025 run across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The new world tour includes dates in Mexico, Brazil, a European leg, and a return to stadiums across the U.S. and...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 23, 2025 | New Music, News, Video
Metal Church have returned with a revamped lineup and new single, “F.A.F.O.”, ready for their next chapter. The 2025 lineup features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bassist David Ellefson, drummer Ken Mary, and vocalist Brian...