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Eyehategod’s Mike IX Williams needs a liver transplant

Eyehategod’s Mike IX Williams needs a liver transplant

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 21, 2016 | Bummer Alert, Crowdfunding, Get Well Soon, News

If you’re an Eyehategod fan, you’ve known that when they toured recently, frontman Mike IX Williams was conspicuously absent. Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe filled in on a tour, and the band was up front in stating that Williams was undergoing some...
Allegaeon and White Lung singer make amends over crowdfunding comments

Allegaeon and White Lung singer make amends over crowdfunding comments

by Alix Vallecillo | Nov 8, 2016 | Apologies, Crowdfunding, News

Last week, every news outlet was talking about Colorado tech death band Allegaeon, after they decided to launch a Patreon campaign to stay together as a band and, as you can expect, everyone had an opinion on it (including us). The backlash came from every...
Allegaeon might break up if you don’t support them

Allegaeon might break up if you don’t support them

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 2, 2016 | Crowdfunding

  Just a little over a month ago, Denver prog/death metal band Allegaeon released Proponent for Sentience, their fourth album. Everyone liked it, and it was their biggest debut yet. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough to prevent bassist Corey...
Black Crown Initiate robbed in St. Louis, MO, launch crowdfunding campaign

Black Crown Initiate robbed in St. Louis, MO, launch crowdfunding campaign

by Alix Vallecillo | Aug 16, 2016 | Crowdfunding, News

Almost every time we report about bands getting robbed, the words “St. Louis, MO” are involved due to the high number of incidents happening there. This time around is no exception, and as another hard-working touring band has gotten their stuff jacked....
Darkest Hour to record with Kurt Ballou after successfully crowdfunding album

Darkest Hour to record with Kurt Ballou after successfully crowdfunding album

by Bram Teitelman | May 10, 2016 | Crowdfunding, News, Updates

After a five-album run on Victory and an album apiece on eOne and Sumerian,Darkest Hour decided to go it alone and crowdfund their ninth album. And while some campaigns when bands try to raise money are hit and miss, the Washington DC-area band will return to the...
Fan starts crowdfunding campaign to buy Dave Grohl

Fan starts crowdfunding campaign to buy Dave Grohl

by Alix Vallecillo | May 4, 2016 | Crowdfunding, News, Updates, WTF?!

The last time there was any sort of legal exchange of money to posses a human being, we had a war and things turned out pretty ugly. That doesn’t to be a concern for a man who’s trying to purchase Foo Figthers frontman Dave Grohl for himself, as in giving...
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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges

Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...

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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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