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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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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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