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DevilDriver cancel MegaCruise appearance due to Dez Fafara’s wife’s cancer diagnosis

DevilDriver cancel MegaCruise appearance due to Dez Fafara’s wife’s cancer diagnosis

by Elise Yablon | Oct 10, 2019 | Get Well Soon, News

  DevilDriver have pulled out of their appearance on this weekend’s MegaCruise. The announcement comes with the news that frontman Dez Fafara’s wife, Anahstasia, was diagnosed with cancer. “Today my world is BLACK my wife and best friend @mrsfafara was told...
Ozzy Osbourne postpones European tour, North America dates still on

Ozzy Osbourne postpones European tour, North America dates still on

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 9, 2019 | Get Well Soon

Mama he’s staying home. Earlier this year, Ozzy Osbourne scrapped his touring plans for the rest of 2019 following a fall in which he needed surgery. Earlier today, he gave an update regarding his touring plans. The good news is that the North American tour...
Gene Simmons undergoes Kidney Stones procedure

Gene Simmons undergoes Kidney Stones procedure

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 1, 2019 | Get Well Soon, News

TMZ reports, Gene Simmons has been admitted to Cedar-Sinai Hospital early this morning (1st) as the KISS singer/bassist underwent a procedure to get rid of kidney stones. The treatment was pretty straight forward and it didn’t take long to complete. Sources have said...
Michael Crain (Dead Cross, etc.) diagnosed with cancer, GoFundMe page launched

Michael Crain (Dead Cross, etc.) diagnosed with cancer, GoFundMe page launched

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 12, 2019 | Get Well Soon, News

Michael Crain (Dead Cross, Retox, Cunts) has been diagnosed with cancer known as Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC). He’s been undergoing treatment as he’s already had surgery to remove a Bronchial Cyst as well as going through biopsies and multiple tests. Mike’s next step...
Venom Inc’s Tony Dolan underwent long-overdue hip surgery

Venom Inc’s Tony Dolan underwent long-overdue hip surgery

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 20, 2019 | Get Well Soon, News

Venom Inc. frontman/bassist Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan underwent hip surgery last Thursday (15th) in a hospital in London. Dolan has put this procedure on hold for the last three years due to his commitment to the band. The bassist/singer is currently recovering at...
Breaking: Peter Murphy postpones NYC residency after suffering a heart attack

Breaking: Peter Murphy postpones NYC residency after suffering a heart attack

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 14, 2019 | Get Well Soon, News

We are saddened to report that Peter Murphy, the goth rock icon was rushed to a local New York City hospital last night (13th) as he was unable to perform at his scheduled residency show at Le Poisson Rouge. Earlier this morning, it’s been confirmed that the Bauhaus...
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Nuclear Blast Records signs Finnish rock supergroup HOKKA
Nuclear Blast Records signs Finnish rock supergroup HOKKA

Nuclear Blast Records has signed HOKKA, a new Finnish rock supergroup featuring former Blind Channel frontman Joel Hokka, The Rasmus founding guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi, and rising drummer Jimi Aslak. The band makes their official musical debut with a video for their...

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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 11/11/2025
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 11/11/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 48 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 53 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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Interview: Omnium Gatherum’s Jukka Pelkonen on celebrating tenth album ‘May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way’ & full breakdown
Interview: Omnium Gatherum’s Jukka Pelkonen on celebrating tenth album ‘May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way’ & full breakdown

2026 will mark Omnium Gatherum's thirtieth year as they close 2025 with their tenth studio album, May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way, out November 7, 2025, via Century Media Records. These Finnish melodic death metal giants have reached a milestone that not many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

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 likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...

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