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Metal Hammer parent company closing its doors, 2016 continues to be terrible

Metal Hammer parent company closing its doors, 2016 continues to be terrible

by Nick DeSimone | Dec 19, 2016 | Calling It Quits

British publishing company Team Rock “went into administration” officially this week, following layoffs of nearly its entire staff. This is essentially the UK equivalent of bankruptcy; the company is currently retaining a small handful of administrators to...
Farewell DEP: The Dillinger Escape Plan to retire after next touring cycle

Farewell DEP: The Dillinger Escape Plan to retire after next touring cycle

by Alix Vallecillo | Aug 5, 2016 | Calling It Quits, News

When a long-standing band announces the end of their days, it can either be due to death, drama in the band leading to breaking up, or gracefully retiring. The Dillinger Escape Plan was formed back in 1997 and, despite the immense popularity and loyal following...
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...

Weekend Nachos to break up, final tour and album in the works

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 4, 2016 | Calling It Quits, News, Releases, Touring

Even at the beginning of the year, news of bands breaking up aren’t stopping and this time it’s also a fairly long-running band, Weekend Nachos. The band posted the following statement regarding their decision and their plans for the rest of 2016: “To...

3 Inches of Blood performed their last show ever in Vancouver

by Alix Vallecillo | Nov 12, 2015 | Calling It Quits, Farewells, News, Updates, Video

Many months ago, we found out that Canada’s 3 Inches of Blood decided to call it quits and put the band’s name to rest to dedicate their time to other music endeavors. Along the announcement of their breakup, they had scheduled a final farewell show in...

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...
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Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”
Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”

Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...

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The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video
The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video

Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...

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Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’
Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his third solo album, Skunkworks, Bruce Dickinson has unveiled newly remixed Dolby Atmos versions of both Skunkworks and his 1990 debut Tattooed Millionaire, available now via BMG Rights Management. The releases follow last...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

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 music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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