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Hevy Fest bites the dust

Hevy Fest bites the dust

by Metal Insider | Apr 13, 2016 | Bad News, Break (Up) Stuff, Bummer Alert, Calling It Quits, News

It’s well known that a lot of metal doesn’t make a ton of money. It’s a labor of love, really. But it’s been depressing to watch metal festivals like Rockstar Mayhem go under because they’re not financially viable anymore. Festivals are a...
Bad Brains singer has neurobiological disorder; crowdfunding campaign launched

Bad Brains singer has neurobiological disorder; crowdfunding campaign launched

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 15, 2016 | Bad News, Crowdfunding, Get Well Soon, News

It’s a cruel twist of irony given their band name, but it’s been revealed that H.R., singer of pioneer hardcore/punk/reggae band Bad Brains,  is suffering from a neurobiological disorder. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the singer, whose real...
Miss May I to miss March show after accident

Miss May I to miss March show after accident

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 1, 2016 | Bad News, News, Touring

There’s a lot of things we find ourselves writing about time and time again here on the site. And  when we’re reporting about life on the road, the only thing we find ourselves writing more about than bands getting their gear stolen in St. Louis is bands...
Reign Supreme breaking up, to announce final shows

Reign Supreme breaking up, to announce final shows

by Metal Insider | Feb 29, 2016 | Bad News, News, Splits

A decade after their first EP was released, metallica hardcore band Reign Supreme are calling it quits. To some it may seem pretty surprising- but considering frontman Jay Pepito had already started another band (Golden Age) come change had to be suspected. And even...
R.I.P. Scion, patron of metal (and car company)

R.I.P. Scion, patron of metal (and car company)

by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 3, 2016 | Bad News, News

In news that any fan of underground metal should find upsetting, Toyota has announced that it is pulling the plug on Scion, its offshoot car brand aimed at younger drivers. What may appear to be a car-related event news has a larger effect on the metal community, as...

Enfold Darkness drummer involved in car accident

by Alix Vallecillo | Dec 29, 2015 | Bad News, News

Bad news is still happening before we close the year and this involves the drummer of Tennessee’s Enfold Darkness, Greg Vance, who got into a serious car accident on Christmas eve with his significant other. The band posted the following statement: Our drummer...
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Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’

Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...

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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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

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

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

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

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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