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Bassist Bob Daisley sues Ozzy Osbourne over unpaid royalties

Bassist Bob Daisley sues Ozzy Osbourne over unpaid royalties

by Alix Vallecillo | Aug 9, 2016 | Legal Woes, News

You’re probably aware of the whole Black Sabbath debacle with drummer Bill Ward and the reasons behind him not taking part of the latest reunion. Several reasons have been thrown left and right but it’s basically a money issue and, considering the estate...
Led Zeppelin wins “Stairway to Heaven” plagiarism lawsuit by jury

Led Zeppelin wins “Stairway to Heaven” plagiarism lawsuit by jury

by Zach Fehl | Jun 23, 2016 | Legal Woes, News

Led Zeppelin, the original rock and roll gods, have been under fire for awhile now. They stood accused of stealing their most famous song, Stairway to Heaven, from the band Spirit, a prog-rock band that gained prominence around the same time. The claim was that the...
Five Finger Death Punch’s producer weighs in on record label lawsuit

Five Finger Death Punch’s producer weighs in on record label lawsuit

by Alix Vallecillo | May 10, 2016 | Legal Woes, News, Updates

A few days ago, Five Finger Death Punch got into a serious fight with theie label Prospect Park for not fulfilling their contract the way they stipulated. By ‘getting into a fight’  we actually mean getting sued by their label for allegedly trying to...
Record store owners arrested over Kreator t-shirt showing communist symbol

Record store owners arrested over Kreator t-shirt showing communist symbol

by Alix Vallecillo | May 9, 2016 | Legal Woes, News, Updates

Indonesia is very tough about their laws and how they censor their freedom of speech on delicate subjects against their beliefs. Some time ago, the news regarding some metalheads sentenced to death for smuggling drugs into the country made its way around the Internet....
Five Finger Death Punch sued by label, accused of cashing in

Five Finger Death Punch sued by label, accused of cashing in

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 26, 2016 | Legal Woes, News

Love them or hate them, Five Finger Death Punch are one of the most successful hard rock or metal bands of the past decade. They’ve been reliably cranking out gold albums since 2007’s The Way of the Fist, and their most recent album, Got Your Six, has sold...
Led Zeppelin may have stolen “Stairway to Heaven” judge says

Led Zeppelin may have stolen “Stairway to Heaven” judge says

by Alix Vallecillo | Apr 12, 2016 | Legal Woes, News, Updates

When thinking about Led Zeppelin, the first thing that comes to mind is their most famous song and every Guitar Center employees’ least favorite song “Stairway to Heaven.” But back in 2014, a lesser-known band called Spirit claimed that Robert Plant...
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Myrath release “Until the End” video featuring Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd, announce new album
Myrath release “Until the End” video featuring Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd, announce new album

Tunisian-French progressive metal band Myrath have released a video for their new single, "Until the End," featuring Amaranthe vocalist Elize Ryd. The track is taken from the group's upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27,...

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Mayhem drop video for “Weep For Nothing;” new album arriving in February
Mayhem drop video for “Weep For Nothing;” new album arriving in February

It’s a tad ironic to call any band the “most influential” anything, especially when that band has built its mythology on rejecting the premise of influence altogether. Yet here we are. Mayhem, the group that essentially invented non-metaphorically dangerous music, are...

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Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’
Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’

Trivium are back on the road in support of their new EP, Struck Dead, which arrived on October 31 via Roadrunner Records. Stepping away from their Ascendancy anniversary shows, the band's current tour blends fan favorites with fresh cuts, joined by Jinjer and Heriot....

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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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New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For the first New Music Friday of August, we’ll see new music from the likes of The Armed, Fit For a King, MOTHS and The Warlocks among...

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New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

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 the return of Alice Cooper, new music from the likes of The Dirty Nil and GWAR, a reworked Bruce Dickinson...

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