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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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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: 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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