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Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin involved in armed standoff with police

Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin involved in armed standoff with police

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 2, 2016 | Crime, News, Updates

It turns out that Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin’s house wasn’t stolen from him as he’s alleged, but apparently, he likes it so much that he didn’t want to leave it. TMZ reports that a standoff with the increasingly-unhinged early-aughts...
Former Rotting Out frontman arrested with 70 pounds of pot

Former Rotting Out frontman arrested with 70 pounds of pot

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 25, 2016 | Crime, News

Los Angeles hardcore band Rotting Out broke up last year, playing their final show in December. While vocalist Walter Delgado told fans not to ask why they broke up, it appears that he found a more lucrative gig – at least until last week. Delgado and Anthony...
Gideon, Convictions robbed in separate incidents

Gideon, Convictions robbed in separate incidents

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 21, 2016 | Crime, Crowdfunding, News

As if going out on tour isn’t enough of a financial risk another thing that any touring musician has to worry about is getting robbed while on the road. And while you’ve got to be a special kind of dipshit to prey on a touring band, since they’re...
Former Hatebreed drummer to be sentenced on murder charges

Former Hatebreed drummer to be sentenced on murder charges

by Alix Vallecillo | Mar 7, 2016 | Crime, News

Metalheads have always had to deal with society’s misjudgment of our character, with some thinking all of them are dangerous psychos Sadly, there are some who actually fit this description, which doesn’t really help with that misconception, like...
Man arrested for killing Metallica fan Morgan Harrington to enter plea deal

Man arrested for killing Metallica fan Morgan Harrington to enter plea deal

by Alix Vallecillo | Mar 1, 2016 | Crime, News, Updates

It’s been a few years since the tragic murder of Morgan Harrington, a 20 year-old Virginia Tech student who disappeared after attending a Metallica concert Charlotteseville, VA back in 2009. Her remains were found a few months after in the middle of a field, 10...
Black metal musician kills girlfriend, then himself

Black metal musician kills girlfriend, then himself

by Metal Insider | Feb 29, 2016 | Crime, News

At least in the metal community, it’s well known that not everyone is violent and worships Satan. A lot of it is an act, but we can’t expect the rest of the world to understand that. We’re mostly teddy bears. But not everyone. Yesterday, Raphael...
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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 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...

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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026

Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...

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Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide
Defecto breakdown new album ‘Echoes of Isolation’ with track-by-track guide

Danish metallers Defecto are celebrating the release of their new album, Echoes of Isolation, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Today (31st), the group teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Echoes of Isolation - Concept: This album explores the...

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New & Noteworthy: Addicted to Releases – 7/18/2025

New & Noteworthy: Addicted to Releases – 7/18/2025

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 music includes albums from the likes of Bush, Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway, Margarita Witch Cult and Slaughter...

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New & Noteworthy: Through Armageddon Madness Releases – 6/27-7/11/2025

New & Noteworthy: Through Armageddon Madness Releases – 6/27-7/11/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last few weeks (July 11 - June 27) have seen new music from the likes of Fishbone, Dropkick Murphys, Jonathan Richman, Born Of Osirus and Impureza,...

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New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases –  6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025

New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases – 6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025

June 20, 2025 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 music includes albums from the likes of Badflower, Cryptopsy, Alestorm, Malevolence and Yungblud, among...

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