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Avenged Sevenfold’s Warner Bros. lawsuit could be a game-changer

Avenged Sevenfold’s Warner Bros. lawsuit could be a game-changer

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 12, 2016 | Legal Woes

In 1943, Warner Bros. was sued, and in 2016, history is repeating itself. Granted, the stories are very different. The 1943 suit was against the Warner Bros. studio (the label didn’t start until 1958), and it was actress Olivia de Havilland (Gone With the Wind)...
Ratt is back for more, but without Bobby Blotzer

Ratt is back for more, but without Bobby Blotzer

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 30, 2016 | Legal Woes

  Of all the ’80s hair metal bands, Ratt is one that’s stood the test of time, at least kind of. It’s hard to deny that “Round and Round” is an epic jam, as are “Back For More,” “Lay It Down” and hell,...
Motley Sue: Band seeking $30m from Crue, alleging mistreatment

Motley Sue: Band seeking $30m from Crue, alleging mistreatment

by Alix Vallecillo | Nov 8, 2016 | Legal Woes, News

It’s been almost a year since Motley Crue decided to call it a day and perform their final show in Los Angeles, CA, ending  34 years of music and debauchery. If you spend 10 minutes watching footage of their wild years or any of the documentaries, you know the...
Harry Shearer: This is Spinal Tap…’s lawsuit

Harry Shearer: This is Spinal Tap…’s lawsuit

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 18, 2016 | Legal Woes

1984 mockumentary This is Spinal Tap is required viewing for anyone in a band. The Rob Reiner-directed film about the waning days of a hapless heavy metal band is hysterical and much of it still holds true today. The film’s stars, Harry Shearer, Christopher...
Ozzy Osbourne’s former mistress makes falsehood allegations against him

Ozzy Osbourne’s former mistress makes falsehood allegations against him

by Alix Vallecillo | Oct 3, 2016 | Legal Woes, News, Rumors and Gossip

Remember how earlier this year, everyone found out about The Osbourne marriage coming to an end due to Ozzy Osbourne’s affair with hair stylist Michelle Pugh? A lot of things have happened ever since, including Kelly Osbourne’s public blast against Pugh,...
Today in label lawsuits; Victory refutes ADTR claims, Davey Suicide slams StandBy

Today in label lawsuits; Victory refutes ADTR claims, Davey Suicide slams StandBy

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 15, 2016 | Legal Woes

  In a perfect world, when a label signs a band, they promote and distribute their music, more people find out about the band, everyone buys, downloads or streams the album, and both the band and the label get rich. Of course, that’s kind of few and far...
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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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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...

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