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Now the Grammys have done it – they’ve pissed off Trapt

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 9, 2015 | Award Show Battles, Beefs, News, Updates

There’s been enough criticism about the Metal performance at the Grammys last night. In fact, just look at this site, or, like anywhere else on the internet. However, now the Rock category has another basher as well, and it’s not just Kanye West. Trapt, a...

Video: AC/DC kick off the Grammy Awards in style

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 8, 2015 | Award Show Battles, News

Rock generally gets the short end of the stick at the Grammy Awards. This year was no exception, as comedy duo Tenacious D won the Metal/Hard Rock Grammy before the televised portion of the awards started. However, instead of sticking a rock performance towards the...

Tenacious D wins Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Grammy

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 8, 2015 | Award Show Battles, News

Earlier this evening, before the 57th Annual Grammy Awards were televised, 70 of the 83 categories were given away off the air, with the presentation streaming on Grammy.com. Of course, the Metal and Hard Rock categories weren’t televised, and of course, the...

We Came As Romans get MTV exposure at VMA Awards

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 25, 2014 | Award Show Battles, News

We didn’t really watch that much of the MTV Video Music Awards last night. First of all, The Simpsons marathon was on, and at the same time it started, the “Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie” episode was on. Secondly, maybe we’re out of touch with...

Ace Frehley to take part in Hall of Fame jam while Paul Stanley derides the institution

by Metal Insider | Apr 8, 2014 | Award Show Battles, Controversy

A couple of months ago, Ace Frehley confirmed that KISS would not be reuniting to celebrate the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this Thursday (10). But now that the ceremony is just a few days away, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has revealed...

Josh Homme Is Not Fond of Imagine Dragons or The Grammys

by Matt Brown | Feb 12, 2014 | Award Show Battles, News, Video

[youtube]http://youtu.be/LnsIJ6tSi1w?t=25s[/youtube] In case you missed the 56th Grammy Awards (which we wouldn’t blame you for), Imagine Dragons took home the award for Best Rock Performance. Queens of the Stone Age was nominated in the category as well for...
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Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”
Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”

Colorado power metal outfit Siege Perilous have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a video of their latest single, "Becoming the Dragon." The track is the title track from their forthcoming record, Becoming the Dragon, scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026. The...

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2026 is here and there’s already well over 100 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal Insider has...

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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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