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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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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”
Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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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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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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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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