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Guns N’ Roses censor themselves for ‘Appetite’ reissue, cut “One In a Million”

Guns N’ Roses censor themselves for ‘Appetite’ reissue, cut “One In a Million”

by Bram Teitelman | May 9, 2018 | Controversy

Back in the glory days of ’80s hair metal, the genre had a sensitivity problem. Granted, the sexism that marked the era was one of it’s highlights, and women being used as sex objects was as popular backstage as it was in it’s music videos. And...
Chris Barnes believe Florida shooting survivors are “crisis actors”

Chris Barnes believe Florida shooting survivors are “crisis actors”

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 23, 2018 | Controversy

    The term “crisis actor” has been around for a while. Actors portray victims and fake injuries during emergency drills. However, in the past few years, ever since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, it’s taken on a completely...
Former Marilyn Manson keyboardist says Kurt Cobain is burning in hell for plagiarism

Former Marilyn Manson keyboardist says Kurt Cobain is burning in hell for plagiarism

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 21, 2017 | Controversy

Former Marilyn Manson keyboardist Madonna Wayne Gacy (who’s real name is Stephen Bier) hasn’t been in the band for a decade, but is attempting to keep himself relevant by making noise with a computer keyboard. A month ago, he wished suffering on his former...
Let’s put the X in sexual harassment; Gene Simmons accused by two women

Let’s put the X in sexual harassment; Gene Simmons accused by two women

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 21, 2017 | Controversy

To paraphrase a famous saying, nothing is certain but death, taxes, and the fact that Gene Simmons is sexist. The aging KISS bassist, now banned from Fox News for life, built his reputation on songs like “Love Gun” and “Lick it Up” and once...
Marilyn Manson points (fake) gun at crowd in return show

Marilyn Manson points (fake) gun at crowd in return show

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 6, 2017 | Controversy

One of the most sobering moments of Michael Moore’s Bowling for Columbine is when Marilyn Manson is interviewed. When asked by Moore what he would say to Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. the two teens behind the Columbine High School massacre, the singer...
The Dickies post response to Vans Warped Tour backlash

The Dickies post response to Vans Warped Tour backlash

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 29, 2017 | Controversy, Touring

Punk rock band The Dickies have been around for 40 years now, and as one of the bands playing a handful of shows on this Summer’s Vans Warped Tour, attracted their share of attention. However, it was for all the wrong reasons. Video has surfaced of the...
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Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video
Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video

Black Label Society have shared a video for their latest single, "Name In Blood." The track is the fourth single taken from their forthcoming album, Engines Of Demolition, scheduled to arrive on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The video was directed by longtime collaborator...

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Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’
Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’

Puscifer officially launched their first-ever comic series, Tales From the Pusciverse. The debut issue centers on the character Bellendia Black. The group recently shared more visual details on the comic series during the visualizer for their latest single,...

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The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video
The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video

German rock/metal trio The Hirsch Effekt have never been especially interested in blunt-force emotionalism. Their music has always behaved more like a conversation you replay later, wondering why it felt heavier after the fact. Their new single, “Die Brücke,” leans...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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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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