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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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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

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 music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

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 new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...

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