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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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Ian’s Favorite Heffy Records of January ’26
Ian’s Favorite Heffy Records of January ’26

Hey, welcome to a new feature on Metal Insider, where it's all about the best of the best albums released throughout the month. Get ready to catch up with me - January was about riffs and heavy metal brakdowns! Bullet, Kosuke Hashida, and Megadeth all have that...

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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...

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Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”
Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”

Rob Zombie has released a video for his latest single, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The track is the third single taken from the shock rocker's upcoming album, The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The release follows the...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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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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