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Oblivion Dawn drummer set fire to New Zealand churches

Oblivion Dawn drummer set fire to New Zealand churches

by Chris Annunziata | Apr 3, 2019 | Breaking The Law?, News

  In some rather unfortunate news, two Mormon churches in New Zealand were set on fire by drummer Jacob Lowenstein (Igni, Oblivion Dawn, Secularity). The churches were located in Upper Riccarton and the other in Christchurch and both were significantly...

Supreme Court to hear about violent lyrics on social media

by Seth Werkheiser | Dec 1, 2014 | Breaking The Law?, News

Today the Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments based around violent lyrics being posted on social media. The case questions if the publishing of violent lyrics is covered under the First Amendment right to free speech. From Billboard: “The justices will...

Rob Halford to appear on ‘The Simpsons’

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 10, 2013 | Breaking The Law?

You would think that over the course of the show’s 25 year run, The Simpsons would have had Judas Priest on the show before. That hasn’t happened yet, but it’s about to, as Rob Halford will be a guest on an episode slated to air next year. Halford...

Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Arrested In Prague On Manslaughter Charges

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 28, 2012 | Bad Deals, Breaking The Law?

According to Czechoslovakian news source Novinky.cz, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has been arrested in Prague and charged with manslaughter over an incident that took place in 2010. The band had been set to play tonight in Prague at a venue called Rock Cafe with...

Rob Halford Getting Sued By Longtime Manager

by Zach Shaw | Nov 3, 2011 | Breaking The Law?, Legal Woes

Looks like Judas Priest will be heading to the court room in the near future. According to Rolling Stone, Rob Halford’s former manager John Baxter has filed a lawsuit against the singer, Judas Priest and their management. Baxter is suing for breach of contract, fraud,...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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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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