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Motions to dismiss denied, Chris Fehn’s Lawsuit against Slipknot to proceed

Motions to dismiss denied, Chris Fehn’s Lawsuit against Slipknot to proceed

by Elise Yablon | Jan 6, 2020 | Legal Woes, News

Former Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn’s lawsuit against the band is set to proceed as planned. A judge in the Supreme Court of New York has denied two motions from the band and their business entities to dismiss the suit. On Friday (3), Justice Melissa Anne Crane...
Iron Maiden files 2 million dollar trademark lawsuit over ‘Ion Maiden’ video game

Iron Maiden files 2 million dollar trademark lawsuit over ‘Ion Maiden’ video game

by Zenae Zukowski | May 30, 2019 | Legal Woes, News

According to The Daily Beast, Iron Maiden has filed a $2 million trademark infringement lawsuit against a video game developer behind the game called “Ion Maiden.” The Daily Beast has reported the lawsuit reads, 3D Realms, the company who are also behind games such as...
Slayer suing Secret Solstice festival organizers for backpay

Slayer suing Secret Solstice festival organizers for backpay

by Mark Zapata | Apr 8, 2019 | Legal Woes, News

Slayer has filed a lawsuit against organizers of the Secret Solstice Festival claiming that they are owed $134,000 for their headlining spot in Reykjavik, Iceland last June. The band claims that they have not been fully compensated and seeking the balance of what they...
Ill Niño lawsuit paints drummer Dave Chavarri in a negative light

Ill Niño lawsuit paints drummer Dave Chavarri in a negative light

by Chris Annunziata | Mar 23, 2019 | Legal Woes, News, Updates

  Earlier this year, Ill Niño erupted into a legal battle once vocalist Cristian Machado, rhythm guitarist Diego Verduzco, and guitarist Ahrue Luster had denied claims of leaving the band. Now a 53-page documentation of the lawsuit has surfaced and...
Chris Fehn’s lawsuit against Slipknot continues to unfold; Fehn would love to stay with band, lawyer says

Chris Fehn’s lawsuit against Slipknot continues to unfold; Fehn would love to stay with band, lawyer says

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 23, 2019 | Legal Woes, News

Based on a 14-page court document, Chris Fehn is suing Slipknot, Incorporated; Knot Merch LLC; SK Productions, LLC; SK Touring, Inc; Knot Touring LLC; Rob Shore & Associates, Inc; the group’s leaders Michael Shawn “Clown” Crahan and Corey Taylor; and band’s...
K.K Downing sell-bent for leather; auctioning off Judas Priest songs

K.K Downing sell-bent for leather; auctioning off Judas Priest songs

by Zenae Zukowski | May 18, 2018 | Legal Woes, News

It looks like former Judas Priest guitarist K.K Downing has another thing coming since his Asbury Hall golf course he opened shortly after he left the group back in 2011 has entered administration (similar to America’s Chapter 11) during the fall of 2017. To avoid...
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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

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 new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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