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Norma Jean part ways with guitarist Jeff Hickey

Norma Jean part ways with guitarist Jeff Hickey

by Chris Annunziata | May 28, 2019 | Bummer Alert, News

Norma Jean has announced that they have parted ways with longtime guitarist Jeff Hickey. Hickey joined the band back in 2011 and was first featured on Wrongdoers. In the band’s statement, it is mentioned that Hickey is battling alcohol addiction and...
He Is Legend had personal items stolen at California show

He Is Legend had personal items stolen at California show

by Chris Annunziata | May 28, 2019 | Bummer Alert, News, Touring

He Is Legend recently played a show in Hollywood, CA and had their van broken into and robbed. Frontman Schuylar Croom went on Twitter and talked about the incident and mentioned that personal items were stolen, including his insulin. Last night after our...
Eyehategod’s Mike IX Williams needs a liver transplant

Eyehategod’s Mike IX Williams needs a liver transplant

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 21, 2016 | Bummer Alert, Crowdfunding, Get Well Soon, News

If you’re an Eyehategod fan, you’ve known that when they toured recently, frontman Mike IX Williams was conspicuously absent. Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe filled in on a tour, and the band was up front in stating that Williams was undergoing some...
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...

Iwrestledabearonce robbed, surprisingly not in St. Louis

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 1, 2015 | Bummer Alert, News

[youtube]https://youtu.be/HWc49YmCMmc[/youtube] Every time we hear about a band’s trailer or van getting broken into, the next part of the sentence generally is “while the band was in St. Louis for a show.” It’s like the Show Me state is...

Historic Los Angeles venue planned for demolition as part of Sunset Strip remodeling

by Metal Insider | Aug 6, 2014 | Bummer Alert, History, News

Los Angeles metalheads, brace yourselves – the House of Blues will soon be a house of rubble. According to an article published by Bloomberg yesterday, the historic venue will be part of a planned demolition of much of the Sunset Strip. Corporate investors have...
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Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”

Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...

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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

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 albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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