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Metal Mixer: from Escuela Grind to Insomnium: band drama, ghosting, & lineup updates

Metal Mixer: from Escuela Grind to Insomnium: band drama, ghosting, & lineup updates

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 23, 2024 | Drama Bloody Drama, Lists, News

Amidst surprise reunion announcements, new album reveals, and anticipation for a bustling year of tours, there’s also been a sprinkle of drama and potential mysteries. Contrasting our previous list of member departures, this roundup includes the events that...
Motörhead call out Black Stone Cherry for false recollection about cocaine offer

Motörhead call out Black Stone Cherry for false recollection about cocaine offer

by Zach Shaw | Apr 28, 2016 | Drama Bloody Drama, News, Updates

During an interview with Sweden’s RockSverige, Black Stone Cherry’s Jon Lawhon recalled how Motörhead and their crew would constantly offer them cocaine during their 2009 tour of Germany together. Well, the bassist’s comments may have ruffled some feathers within the...

David Vincent denies he’s left Morbid Angel or has been fired

by Zach Shaw | Jun 15, 2015 | Drama Bloody Drama, Metal Musical Chairs, News

Well, this may have taken a turn for the ugly… just a few hours ago, guitarist Trey Azagthoth revealed plans for a new Morbid Angel record with former bassist/vocalist Steve Tucker. But it didn’t take long for original frontman David Vincent to make things a tad...

Chance Garnette claims Skeletonwitch fired him over “drinking problem”

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 3, 2015 | Drama Bloody Drama, News, Splits

Earlier this week, Skeletonwitch surprised fans when they not only announced that singer Chance Garnette wasn’t joining them for a European tour but also quietly removed his name from the Band Members section of their official Facebook page. Then reports started...
King Diamond parts ways with bassist Hal Patino, battle of words ensues

King Diamond parts ways with bassist Hal Patino, battle of words ensues

by Zach Shaw | Jul 21, 2014 | Drama Bloody Drama, News, Splits

Many musicians have come in and out of King Diamond’s band. However, bassist Hal Patino’s departure from the group has caused its fair share of drama in a rather short amount of time. Just a few months away from his long overdue return to the States, King Diamond...
Dave Lombardo on returning to Slayer: “I don’t think that’s ever gonna happen again”

Dave Lombardo on returning to Slayer: “I don’t think that’s ever gonna happen again”

by Matt Brown | Apr 1, 2014 | Drama Bloody Drama, News

To say that Dave Lombardo has been outspoken about Slayer since his departure would be an understatement. From financial statements to a “non-existent” relationship with his ex-bandmates, it’s obvious Lombardo is on less than good terms with the...
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Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”
Mayhem unveil new single “Despair”

Mayhem have unveiled a visualizer for their new single, "Despair." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Liturgy of Death, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026. Nearly four decades into their career, Mayhem frame death not as an ending but as an inevitable...

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 12/02/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2059 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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Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video
Rob Zombie unleashes “Heathen Days” video

Rob Zombie has unleashed a video for his latest single, “Heathen Days.” The track is taken from his upcoming album The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:

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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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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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