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Former Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls dead at 68

Former Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls dead at 68

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 30, 2017 | In Memoriam, News

This Saturday (4) Black Sabbath will play their last-ever live show before retiring. However, this past Saturday, the Sabbath camp suffered another less, as longtime keyboardist Geoff Nicholls passed away following an ongoing battle with lung cancer. While he joined...
Rock, metal community react to George Michael’s death

Rock, metal community react to George Michael’s death

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 26, 2016 | In Memoriam

It almost seemed like fake news, a term that’s been thrown around quite a bit in 2o16, this most bitter of years. George Michael, former Wham! singer, successful solo artist, and the author of “Last Christmas,” a song many had probably listened to...
Lord Mantis, Indian drummer Bill Bumgardner passes

Lord Mantis, Indian drummer Bill Bumgardner passes

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 10, 2016 | In Memoriam

It has come to our attention that drummer and founding member of Lord Mantis, Bill Bumgardner has taken his own life. Bumgardner performed with Indian as well until they split in 2015. Thus far, no concrete confirmations have been made aside from some of his former...
Former King Conquer guitarist Brodie Wheeler dies

Former King Conquer guitarist Brodie Wheeler dies

by Bram Teitelman | Sep 28, 2016 | In Memoriam

The last time we wrote about Florida deathcore band King Conquer, it was about the passing of their former guitarist, John Byrd, allegedly from substance abuse. Sadly, that appears to be a common thread with the band, as they’ve just reported the death of...
Alice Cooper remembers the time he worked with Gene Wilder

Alice Cooper remembers the time he worked with Gene Wilder

by Alix Vallecillo | Aug 29, 2016 | In Memoriam

We are coming to a point in time when most of our beloved heroes and celebrities of all entertainment industry are passing away and 2016 has been relentless. Today, it was announced that Gene Wilder, known for his roles as Willy Wonka on Willy Wonka and The Chocolate...
Former Threat Signal Drummer Norman Killeen Passes Away

Former Threat Signal Drummer Norman Killeen Passes Away

by Metal Insider | Aug 29, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

Metal Insider has learned through social media that former Threat Signal drummer Norman Killeen passed away this past Thursday, August 25th. Killeen was 38. Killeen was part of Threat Signal from 2007 to 2010, joining the band not long after the release of their...
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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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Interview: Centinex’s Martin Schulman discusses ‘With Guts and Glory,’ and lessons from the past
Interview: Centinex’s Martin Schulman discusses ‘With Guts and Glory,’ and lessons from the past

Swedish death metal veterans Centinex have stormed back with their ferocious new album, With Guts and Glory, out November 7th via Black Lion Records. Metal Insider spoke with bassist and founding member Martin Schulman to discuss the record, as he feels the new album...

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Malefic Throne (Morbid Angel, Angelcorpse) drop new single “The Voice of My Ghost”
Malefic Throne (Morbid Angel, Angelcorpse) drop new single “The Voice of My Ghost”

American death metal supergroup Malefic Throne, featuring Gene Palubicki (Angelcorpse, Perdition Temple), Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel), and John Longstreth (Origin, Hate Eternal, ex-Angelcorpse), have released their brand new single, “The Voice of My Ghost.” The track...

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New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025

New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last couple of weeks have seen new music from the likes of Good Charlotte, Halestorm, Attack! Attack!, Babymetal, Chevelle, Rise Against,...

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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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