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Jimmy Bain, former Dio, Rainbow bassist dead at 68

Jimmy Bain, former Dio, Rainbow bassist dead at 68

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 24, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

According to some industry reports, including his former bandmate Simon Wright, Jimmy Bain, former bassist of Dio and Rainbow, has died at the age of 68. No cause of death has been listed, but a posting on Wright’s Facebook page appear tp confirm it. Bain had...

Rock and metal artists react to death of Eagles’ Glenn Frey

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 19, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

The week started with a low note with the passing of Eagle’s guitarist and singer, Glenn Frey yesterday at the age of 67. Frey had been battling a series of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia while recovering...

Clock tower in Norway will play David Bowie and Motörhead for 5 months

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 18, 2016 | Awesome, In Memoriam, News

If there was a country with a clock tower with actual musical interludes from Kraftwerk, Nine Inch Nails, and John Lennon, of course it would be Norway. The clock tower at Oslo’s city hall has been playing music for a long time but with the recent passing of...

Wayne Static’s widow and former porn star Tera Wray found dead at 33

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 15, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

The sad news don’t seem to stop coming, as Wayne Static’s wife and former adult film actress, Tera Wray Static, has been found dead in her apartment according to a recent report from Blabbermouth.net. The news was revealed by a friend of Wray in a comment...

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea gets tattoo to honor David Bowie

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 13, 2016 | In Memoriam, Metal on Metal, News

With the unfortunate trend of musicians passing away this last few months, those left behind can only find ways to honor their heroes in the best way they see fit. We saw Dave Grohl getting some new ink in tribute to Lemmy Kilmister, who has also been honored by...

Lemmy’s memorial service a touching sendoff

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 9, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

[youtube]https://youtu.be/hE2xbImc-g8[/youtube] Ian Fraser Kilmister, known much better to the world as Motörhead frontman Lemmy, was laid to rest earlier today, with a service that was streamed worldwide on the band’s Youtube page. With nearly 250,000 people...
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Terratur Possessions Confirms Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s Self-Titled Debut Masterpiece
Terratur Possessions Confirms Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s Self-Titled Debut Masterpiece

Trondheim’s revered Terratur Possessions has confirmed the release of Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s long-awaited self-titled debut record for February 20th. Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne! features an unsurpassed supergroup lineup of T.Skei, or “Cernunnus,” (Manes,...

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Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide
Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide

Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have ignited their new chapter with their 12th studio album, Set the Dark on Fire, scheduled to arrive this Friday (16th) via Steamhammer/SPV. Led by vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall, Set...

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Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track
Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track

Lamb of God will release their tenth studio album, Into Oblivion, on March 13 via Epic Records. The record marks the band's first full-length release in four years. To coincide with the announcement, Lamb of God have shared a video for the album's title track. The...

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New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For the first New Music Friday of August, we’ll see new music from the likes of The Armed, Fit For a King, MOTHS and The Warlocks among...

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New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees the return of Alice Cooper, new music from the likes of The Dirty Nil and GWAR, a reworked Bruce Dickinson...

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New & Noteworthy: Addicted to Releases – 7/18/2025

New & Noteworthy: Addicted to Releases – 7/18/2025

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 music includes albums from the likes of Bush, Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway, Margarita Witch Cult and Slaughter...

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