Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has announced that the band’s next studio album, due in early 2026, will be his final record. Shared with fans via his Vic Rattlehead persona, the statement also confirmed a global farewell tour launching next year, with the first dates...
Rob Halford Getting Sued By Longtime Manager
Looks like Judas Priest will be heading to the court room in the near future. According to Rolling Stone, Rob Halford’s former manager John Baxter has filed a lawsuit against the singer, Judas Priest and their management. Baxter is suing for breach of contract, fraud,...Chimaira’s Mark Hunter Arrested For Marijuana, Misses Show In San Antonio
The last time Chimaira keyboardist/sampler (and singer of Daath) Sean Zatorsky took over vocal duties onstage, it was because frontman Mark Hunter fell ill. Last night, though, Hunter was absent from the stage due to a little problem with the law. Last night (October...Dream Theater’s Lawyer Clarifies News Of Mike Portnoy’s “Lawsuit”
Out of the blue yesterday, reports leaked saying that Mike Portnoy had filed a lawsuit against his former band mates in Dream Theater back in April of 2011 for “wrongly excluding” him from the band. Portnoy’s response shortly after somewhat clarified that there was...Mike Portnoy Sued Dream Theater For “Wrongly Excluding” Him From Band?
If you’ve been following the Dream Theater soap opera for the past year, then you know that Mike Portnoy has been very vocal about his displeasure with the band continuing on without him (even asking to rejoin at one point). Even though he openly admits to quitting...Interscope Records Denies Being Part Of Drug Ring
Last week, it was revealed that the offices of Interscope Records were allegedly being used as a front for cocaine distribution. The DEA found records showing that James Rosemond (manager of Interscope artist The Game) was shipping road cases stuffed with kilos of...Follow Us
Megadeth 2026: Final studio album, global farewell tour, and new Dave Mustaine memoir set for next year
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Interview: Unleashed’s Johnny Hedlund talks new album ‘Fire Upon Your Lands’
For over 35 years, Swedish death metal legends Unleashed have stood as one of the genre’s best, delivering battle hymns rooted in Norse mythology and pure aggression. These giants have now returned with their 15th studio album, Fire Upon Your Lands, arriving this...
Born Human: official biography of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner set for November release
Decibel Books has announced Born Human: The Life and Music of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner, the first fully authorized biography of the legendary Death frontman. Written by veteran metal journalist David E. Gehlke, the nearly 500-page book offers an in-depth, balanced...
New & Noteworthy: Dance Releases Dance – 2/17/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We were away last Friday to see Jason Newsted’s art gallery and concert in Jupiter, Florida. Therefore, we’ve looped the previous...
New & Noteworthy: The Releases still awaiting – 2/03/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We’ve reached February, where we finally get to hear the new chapter of Xandria with their new album, The Wonders Still Awaiting....
New & Noteworthy: Chaos & Releases – 1/27/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We’ve reached the end of January! This past Friday’s releases (27th) have a heep of underground artists. Enjoy the surprises and...