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Muse states that the guitar is no longer a lead instrument

Muse states that the guitar is no longer a lead instrument

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 21, 2018 | Instruments

  We’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for Muse. The British band started out as a band that combined the rock spectacle of Queen with the songwriting chops of Radiohead before they got freaked out by people liking their song-based music. Not to mention...
Slayer’s Gary Holt has guitar painted blood

Slayer’s Gary Holt has guitar painted blood

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 26, 2016 | Gear, Instruments, News

Slayer have had a long-standing relationship with blood. Of course Reign in Blood is the gold (red?) standard of classic metal albums. “Seasons in the Abyss” came in a limited edition blood pack, and their last album before Repentless was World Painted...

Kirk Hammett talks about the Gibson Flying V on its anniversary

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 6, 2015 | Instruments, News

On January 6th, 1958, the patent was granted for the Gibson Flying V, changing rock history forever. But upon its debut later that year, the guitar was a failure. According to Gibson, only 81 Flying V’s shipped in 1958, with 17 shipping in 1959. They were then...

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Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video
Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video

Black Label Society have shared a video for their latest single, "Name In Blood." The track is the fourth single taken from their forthcoming album, Engines Of Demolition, scheduled to arrive on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The video was directed by longtime collaborator...

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Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’
Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’

Puscifer officially launched their first-ever comic series, Tales From the Pusciverse. The debut issue centers on the character Bellendia Black. The group recently shared more visual details on the comic series during the visualizer for their latest single,...

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The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video
The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video

German rock/metal trio The Hirsch Effekt have never been especially interested in blunt-force emotionalism. Their music has always behaved more like a conversation you replay later, wondering why it felt heavier after the fact. Their new single, “Die Brücke,” leans...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

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 muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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