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Behemoth, Abbath and Taake also scatter ashes of late fan on stage

Behemoth, Abbath and Taake also scatter ashes of late fan on stage

by Alix Vallecillo | May 5, 2016 | In Memoriam, News, Updates

Remember yesterday when we told you about Dying Fetus scattering the ashes of a deceased metalhead on stage during a Chicago show? Turns out that wasn’t an isolated event, as it seems like other metal bands have complied to the fan’s last request,...
Dying Fetus scatters fan’s ashes in pit at show

Dying Fetus scatters fan’s ashes in pit at show

by Bram Teitelman | May 4, 2016 | In Memoriam, News, Touring

Currently on tour with the Metal Alliance, Dying Fetus had an unusual request from a fan, and they followed through with it. Last night before their show in Chicago, the band posted a Facebook message stating that a Dying Fetus fan from Illinois, Nick, passed away and...
Co-director of ‘Until The Light Takes Us’ documentary passes away

Co-director of ‘Until The Light Takes Us’ documentary passes away

by Alix Vallecillo | Apr 29, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

In midst of one of the most brutal years ever, it’s been reported that the director of the black metal documentary Until The Light Takes Us, Aaron Aites has passed away after losing his battle to kidney cancer. Fellow co-director of the 2008 documentary and...
Former Killwhitneydead/The Demonstration guitarist dead at 31

Former Killwhitneydead/The Demonstration guitarist dead at 31

by Alix Vallecillo | Apr 29, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

It’s sad to keep writing about the passing of musicians and that’s been the case for past few months and someone needs to tell 2016 to chill the hell out and stop taking away people left and right. It’s been reported that former Killwhitneydead and...
Metal community reacts to Prince’s passing

Metal community reacts to Prince’s passing

by Alix Vallecillo | Apr 21, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

2016 keeps doing its terrible duty of claiming the lives of iconic musicians like David Bowie or Lemmy (technically 2015) and today a big one has left us, as pop icon Prince has passed at the age of 57. We know Prince isn’t necessarily the embodiment of Satan or...
Former King Conquer guitarist dies of suspected drug overdose

Former King Conquer guitarist dies of suspected drug overdose

by Metal Insider | Apr 6, 2016 | In Memoriam, News, Sad News

It’s always a solemn day in metal when someone dies. Unfortunately, John Byrd (formerly of King Conquer) joined the many who have passed in 2016. While it’s suspected it was a drug overdose, the band says they don’t want to be the ones to confirm how...
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Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’
Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’

Trivium are back on the road in support of their new EP, Struck Dead, which arrived on October 31 via Roadrunner Records. Stepping away from their Ascendancy anniversary shows, the band's current tour blends fan favorites with fresh cuts, joined by Jinjer and Heriot....

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Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025
Explore 37 New albums just announced – 11/03/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 33 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1865 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström talks ‘Don’t Go in the Forest,’ today’s true crime obsession, and opening for Metallica in 2026

Swedish metal giants Avatar have unleashed their new album, Don’t Go in the Forest, on Friday (31st). Known for their elaborate theatrics and always-evolving creativity, the band pushed their craft to the next level with this latest release. The record gets a bit...

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New & Noteworthy: Songs of Last Releases – 5/30/2025

New & Noteworthy: Songs of Last Releases – 5/30/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final New Music Friday of May will see new music from the likes of Garbage, The Haunted, Rivers Of Nihil and Wolves At The Gate, as...

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New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

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 Skunk Anansie, …and Oceans, Age of Apocalypes and Witchcraft, as well as cover and...

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New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Bury Tomorrow, Pelican and Steve Von Till,...

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