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Headbanger’s Brawl: Farewell, Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus Bar (2011 – 2024)

Headbanger’s Brawl: Farewell, Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus Bar (2011 – 2024)

by Metal Insider | Aug 22, 2024 | Headbangers Brawl, News

On Sunday (18th), the Brooklyn, New York venue, Saint Vitus Bar, officially closed its doors on 1120 Manhattan Ave, for good. Despite months of looking to keep the location afloat since they were forced to close this past February temporarily, it appears those...
Headbangers’ Brawl: What was the real reason behind Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023’s cancellation?

Headbangers’ Brawl: What was the real reason behind Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023’s cancellation?

by Metal Insider | Sep 13, 2023 | Headbangers Brawl

    Metal Insider’s Headbangers’ Brawl is back, and what a comeback it is! Featuring new and veteran contributors, the team has had one heated debate on what the heck happened to this year’s Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Did the early cancellation...
Headbangers’ Brawl: What do you think of the new Unto Others album ‘Strength?’

Headbangers’ Brawl: What do you think of the new Unto Others album ‘Strength?’

by Metal Insider | Sep 28, 2021 | Headbangers Brawl, Releases, Reviews

  Portland’s Unto Others have released their new album, Strength, on Friday (24th) via Roadrunner Records. The group, formerly known as Idle Hands, released their debut EP with 2017’s Don’t Waste Your Time, followed by 2019’s full-length effort, Mana, and they’ve...
Headbangers’ Brawl: What do you think of the new Iron Maiden album?

Headbangers’ Brawl: What do you think of the new Iron Maiden album?

by Metal Insider | Sep 7, 2021 | Headbangers Brawl

    On Friday (3rd), Iron Maiden released their first new album in six years with Senjutsu. While we at Metal Insider have shared our thoughts on the metal icon’s first new single, “The Writing On The Wall,” we decided to expand our opinion...
Headbanger’s Brawl: What do you think about the new Iron Maiden song “The Writing on the Wall?”

Headbanger’s Brawl: What do you think about the new Iron Maiden song “The Writing on the Wall?”

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 19, 2021 | Headbangers Brawl

  With the new Iron Maiden song released last week, Metal Insider decided this was the perfect time to have a headbanger’s brawl on what we really think about “The Writing on the Wall.”   Jeff Podoshen:  I found this new song underwhelming and not...
Headbangers Brawl: Who will replace David Ellefson on upcoming Megadeth tour?

Headbangers Brawl: Who will replace David Ellefson on upcoming Megadeth tour?

by Metal Insider | May 25, 2021 | Headbangers Brawl

  Yesterday (24th), Dave Mustaine announced David Ellefson is no longer with Megadeth due to the controversy surrounding the bassist on the leaked videos and message exchanges between him and a woman other than his wife. With the group planning to embark on one...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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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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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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