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Gates of Ishtar drummer Oscar Karlsson dead at 39

Gates of Ishtar drummer Oscar Karlsson dead at 39

by Alix Vallecillo | Mar 5, 2016 | In Memoriam, News, Sad News

This year has been a tragic one for the rock and metal community with the passing of so many musicians since January and, unfortunately, the trend is not slowing down. Swedish drummer Oscar Karlsson, known for his work with the melodic death metal bands The Duskfall...
Riverside’s guitarist Piotr Grudzinski dies at 40

Riverside’s guitarist Piotr Grudzinski dies at 40

by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 22, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

In more tragic news polluting this 2016, we’re sad to report the passing of Piotr Grudzinski, guitarist and founding member of the Polish progressive rock band Riverside, at the age of 40. There aren’t many details regarding his passing aside from the...
Multiple rock band members killed in drunk driving crash

Multiple rock band members killed in drunk driving crash

by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 16, 2016 | In Memoriam, News, Sad News

Yesterday night, we reported on the unfortunate news about Toronto’s heavy metal band Cauldron getting into a car crash during their tour with Enforcer, Warbringer and Exmortus. Gladly, no one was seriously injured and guitarist Ian Chains is expected to have a...
Valleys frontman Mikey Clement dies in car accident

Valleys frontman Mikey Clement dies in car accident

by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 8, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

This year has been rough in rock and metal industry with the passing of many musicians like Jimmy Bain, Glenn Frey and many others and the toll doesn’t seem to stop as Mikey Clement, frontman of North Carolina band Valleys, passed away in a car accident last...
Former Black Witchery guitarist Tregenda dies in car accident

Former Black Witchery guitarist Tregenda dies in car accident

by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 3, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

According to several reports online, former guitarist of Black Witchery, Steve “Tregenda” Childers, died at the age of 49, yesterday night during a car accident in KS. Childers performed with Black Witchery from 1997 (when the band was known as Witchery)...
Jimmy Bain’s cause of death revealed

Jimmy Bain’s cause of death revealed

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 1, 2016 | In Memoriam, News, Updates

Last weekend, the metal community suffered another loss when former Dio and Rainbow bassist Jimmy Bain died while on the Def Leppard ‘Hysteria on the High Seas’ cruise with his current band, Last In Line. He was 68. And while he’s had struggles with...
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Sirenia unveil “Callous Eyes” video
Sirenia unveil “Callous Eyes” video

Gothic symphonic metal outfit Sirenia have unveiled a video for their latest single, “Callous Eyes.” The track is the second single taken from their upcoming album, Amanita Messis. The forthcoming effort marks an important chapter for Sirenia as they celebrate their...

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Poison the Well announce spring 2026 headline tour with Converge
Poison the Well announce spring 2026 headline tour with Converge

Metalcore veterans Poison the Well have announced a Spring 2026 North American headline tour. Support will come from Converge, with Balmora, SPY, The Armed, and The Barbarians of California appearing on select dates. The tour coincides with the release of Peace in...

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Megadeth unleash “Puppet Parade” single
Megadeth unleash “Puppet Parade” single

Megadeth have shared “Puppet Parade,” the final single from their upcoming self-titled album, which arrives this Friday (23). The record marks the band’s final studio release and is issued via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases and Monsters – 8/29/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases and Monsters – 8/29/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of The Hives, Lathe Of Heaven, Pinkshift, Vicious Rumors and Helloween among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Private Releases – 8/22/2025

New & Noteworthy: Private Releases – 8/22/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Deftones, Three Days Grace, Burning Witches, Blackbriar and Arcadia among the many...

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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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