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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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Album Review: The Hirsch Effekt – ‘Der Brauch’
Album Review: The Hirsch Effekt – ‘Der Brauch’

I don't think I could possibly love a band more than when I'm watching them actively refuse to become a fixed idea. The Hirsch Effekt take up shop in the lab where music feels less like a product and more like a mid-thought transcription from a parallel universe....

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Ian’s Favorite Heffy Records of January ’26
Ian’s Favorite Heffy Records of January ’26

Hey, welcome to a new feature on Metal Insider, where it's all about the best of the best albums released throughout the month. Get ready to catch up with me - January was about riffs and heavy metal brakdowns! Bullet, Kosuke Hashida, and Megadeth all have that...

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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 1/28/2026

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last at the end of 2025, January has brought an extensive batch of fifty-three new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs from...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

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 albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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