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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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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’

Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide

Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...

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Kreator unleash Hellraiser-inspired video “Satanic Anarchy”
Kreator unleash Hellraiser-inspired video “Satanic Anarchy”

Kreator have unleashed a video for their crushing new single, “Satanic Anarchy.” The track is taken from their upcoming sixteenth album, Krushers of the World, scheduled to arrive on January 16 via Nuclear Blast Records. Following their Dario Argento's...

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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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