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Alexi Laiho might not be able to use the name Children of Bodom

Alexi Laiho might not be able to use the name Children of Bodom

by Chris Annunziata | Nov 19, 2019 | Break (Up) Stuff, Departures, Drama, Updates

Earlier this month, Children of Bodom announced the departure of three original members: drummer Jaska Raatikainen, bassist Henkka T. Blacksmith, and keyboardist Janne Wirman. This left frontman, Alexi Laiho on the search for new members, however a new obstacle...
John Jarvis leaves Pig Destroyer

John Jarvis leaves Pig Destroyer

by Chris Annunziata | Mar 21, 2019 | Departures, News, Updates

After releasing the killer new track “Cameraman” Pig Destroyer have parted ways with bassist John Jarvis. MetalSucks has officially confirmed this with Jarvis but there has been no official statement about who shall replace him. Rumors speculate...
Jamison Land (Beefcake the Mighty #4) quits GWAR

Jamison Land (Beefcake the Mighty #4) quits GWAR

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 26, 2019 | Departures, News

It looks like GWAR will be looking for Beefcake the Mighty number five as bassist Jamison Land has decided to leave the band. Land is the fourth person who took on the character of Beefcake when he joined the group in 2011 and worked on albums 2013’s Battle Maximus...
Rotting Christ parts ways with guitarist George Emmanuel

Rotting Christ parts ways with guitarist George Emmanuel

by Chris Annunziata | Feb 25, 2019 | Break (Up) Stuff, Departures, News

Rotting Christ has announce the departure of guitarist George Emmanuel. The guitarist was in the band for six years and contributed to the last three full length records. The Greek metal outfit broke this news through social media: “Dear friends, We would like to...
Drummer Ryan Burt of The Amity Affliction leaves due to mental struggles

Drummer Ryan Burt of The Amity Affliction leaves due to mental struggles

by Chris Annunziata | Feb 6, 2018 | Departures, News

Earlier this morning, The Amity Affliction posted a statement about the departure of longtime drummer Ryan Burt on their Facebook. The post indicates that Burt has been suffering with his mental health and the constant touring was making it worse. The drummer took...
YOU can be the next vocalist for Steve Harris’ son’s band The Raven Age!

YOU can be the next vocalist for Steve Harris’ son’s band The Raven Age!

by Chris Annunziata | Dec 6, 2017 | Departures, News, Replacements

A couple of days ago, Steve Harris’ sons band, The Raven Age took to Facebook to announce the departure of frontman Michael Burrough. To many this was sudden and surprising because back in March they released their debut album, Darkness Will Rise....
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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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Bullet breakdown new album ‘Kickstarter’ with track-by-track guide
Bullet breakdown new album ‘Kickstarter’ with track-by-track guide

Swedish heavy metal outfit Bullet have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide on their new album, Kickstarter, available now. Formed in 2001 with a mission to carry the torch of late '70s and early '80s heavy metal, the group has spent nearly 25...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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