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Otep boots The Convalescence from tour for selling merch during set

Otep boots The Convalescence from tour for selling merch during set

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 21, 2017 | Controversy, News

Otep Shamaya is a confrontational and outspoken figure that has no problem asserting herself. In the past few years, she’s gotten into it with the Butcher Babies, was caught hitting a guy with a mic, managed to get Terror Universal’s vocalist fired, and...
GWAR, Municipal Waste name-checked by Kathy Griffin’s attorney

GWAR, Municipal Waste name-checked by Kathy Griffin’s attorney

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 5, 2017 | Controversy, Updates

As our “Remember When” column notes, metal doesn’t always make its way into the mainstream. This past weekend it did, and not necessarily in a flattering light. Comedian Kathy Griffin, most recently known for her reality show My Life on the D...
Glenn Danzig likes Trump’s travel ban, thinks Planned Parenthood harvests babies

Glenn Danzig likes Trump’s travel ban, thinks Planned Parenthood harvests babies

by Bram Teitelman | May 30, 2017 | Controversy

Glenn Danzig is having a moment right now. After successfully reuniting with Misfits last year, he’s also just successfully wrapped up his first festival this past weekend, Blackest of the Black, which coincided with the release of his just-released 11th...
Shining show cancelled due to frontman allegedly groping women, drugging a drink

Shining show cancelled due to frontman allegedly groping women, drugging a drink

by Bram Teitelman | May 16, 2017 | Cancellations, Controversy

  Swedish death metal band Shining are currently on the road with Revenge and Wolvhammer on the “No More Safe Space Tour.” As you might imagine, this isn’t a show where you’ll find Antifa members at, unless they’re protesting it...
Antifa leads to Marduk’s Oakland show being cancelled

Antifa leads to Marduk’s Oakland show being cancelled

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 18, 2017 | Controversy, News, Touring

Since President Donald Trump stepped into office, musicians have shared their fears, launched anti-Trump songs, protested, and taken full advantage of the first amendment. We even have a collection of Donald Trump tweets as an emo song within a month of him...
Were Eagles of Death Metal banned from Le Bataclan’s re-opening?

Were Eagles of Death Metal banned from Le Bataclan’s re-opening?

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 14, 2016 | Controversy, Updates

One year ago, Paris venue Le Bataclan was the site of one of the most horrific terror attacks of recent memory, as 90 Eagles of Death Metal fans were executed by jihadists. On Saturday (12), the venue had it’s first show since then, as Sting performed on the eve...
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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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Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”
Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”

Colorado power metal outfit Siege Perilous have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a video of their latest single, "Becoming the Dragon." The track is the title track from their forthcoming record, Becoming the Dragon, scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026. The...

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Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026
Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026

2026 is here and there’s already well over 100 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal Insider has...

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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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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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