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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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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’

Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide

Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...

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Kreator unleash Hellraiser-inspired video “Satanic Anarchy”
Kreator unleash Hellraiser-inspired video “Satanic Anarchy”

Kreator have unleashed a video for their crushing new single, “Satanic Anarchy.” The track is taken from their upcoming sixteenth album, Krushers of the World, scheduled to arrive on January 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. Following their Dario Argento's...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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