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Bad Brains guitarist Dr. Know hospitalized, on life support

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 3, 2015 | Bad News, Get Well Soon, News

Details are pretty scarce at this point, but Gary Miller, better known as Dr. Know, guitarist of pioneering hardcore band Bad Brains, is hospitalized and on life support. While there’s been no official word, many on social media have started to spread the word,...

Arsonists Get All The Girls call it quits

by Alix Vallecillo | May 8, 2015 | Bad News, Calling It Quits, News, Updates

Did Arsonists Get All the Girls burn out? Not even a week ago, we reported about the possibility of the band breaking up after the statement released by drummer and remaining founding member Garin Rosen quitting the band, according to Lambgoat’s report. Now is...

The Acacia Strain’s van gets hit by driver

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 26, 2014 | Bad News, News, Touring

The day before Thanksgiving is always one of the biggest party nights of the year. That’s why now is as good of a time as any to urge Metal Insider readers not to drink and drive. If you need a visual reminder of that, look no farther than The Acacia Strain,...

Brooklyn hardcore band Go Deep get everything stolen from them in Chicago

by Bram Teitelman | May 22, 2014 | Bad News, Touring

What is it about Chicago? It was only earlier this year that Zakk Wylde had a guitar stolen from him (that’s since been found). But while Wylde is at the top of the food chain, there are plenty of other working musicians that aren’t as fortunate as he is....

Two killed, 23 injured at SXSW [UPDATED]

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 13, 2014 | Bad News, Crime, Festivals, SXSW

At least two people have died and 23 are injured, five of them in critical condition, following a hit and run accident in which a car plowed through a barricade and through a throng of people at South by Southwest. The accident happened near the Mohawk on Red River...

Soilent Green drummer recovering from prostate surgery following cancer diagnosis

by Metal Insider | Aug 23, 2013 | Bad News, Get Well Soon

According to the band’s Facebook page, Soilent Green drummer Tommy Buckley is recovering from a major surgery to remove his prostate, following a cancer diagnosis. The drummer, also of the band Crowbar, had the Prostatectomy August 13th to prevent the spread of...
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Myrkur unveils new song “Touch My Love And Die”
Myrkur unveils new song “Touch My Love And Die”

Myrkur has unveiled a new single, “Touch My Love And Die,” which will be performed at the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix on February 14. The winner of the competition will go on to represent Denmark at Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The track is a dark, cinematic ballad that...

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Sirenia unveil “Callous Eyes” video
Sirenia unveil “Callous Eyes” video

Gothic symphonic metal outfit Sirenia have unveiled a video for their latest single, “Callous Eyes.” The track is the second single taken from their upcoming album, Amanita Messis. The forthcoming effort marks an important chapter for Sirenia as they celebrate their...

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Poison the Well announce spring 2026 headline tour with Converge
Poison the Well announce spring 2026 headline tour with Converge

Metalcore veterans Poison the Well have announced a Spring 2026 North American headline tour. Support will come from Converge, with Balmora, SPY, The Armed, and The Barbarians of California appearing on select dates. The tour coincides with the release of Peace in...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

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 the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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