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Dimmu Borgir recruits bassist Victor Brandt (Entombed A.D./Firespawn)

Dimmu Borgir recruits bassist Victor Brandt (Entombed A.D./Firespawn)

by Zenae Zukowski | May 29, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

Dimmu Borgir have announced that they’ve recruited bassist Victor Brandt (Entombed A.D., Firespawn). These symphonic black metal giants haven’t performed live since 2014 and all of that will soon change. Next month the group will begin their world tour in support of...
Rings of Saturn guitarist and drummer quit band due to lack of songwriting credits

Rings of Saturn guitarist and drummer quit band due to lack of songwriting credits

by Zenae Zukowski | May 29, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

Rings of Saturn have parted ways with guitarist Miles Dimitri Baker and drummer Aaron Stechauner. The group’s announcement was mainly focused on their future plans as they revealed they have recruited two guitarists Joel Omans and Yo Onityan as well as drummer...
Lorna Shore plan to continue without vocalist Tom Barber

Lorna Shore plan to continue without vocalist Tom Barber

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 30, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

Last week, Chelsea Grin gave us a huge announcement with Lorna Shore’s Tom Barber replacing Alex Koehler on vocals. While Koehler has since moved on to work on his own project Grudges, Lorna Shore appears to be working on rebuilding their future. The group shared the...
Looks like Ghost’s female Nameless Ghoul is sticking around

Looks like Ghost’s female Nameless Ghoul is sticking around

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 16, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs

Now that Ghost have announced their fourth album, Prequelle, and released a video, the promotional blitz has started once again. However, amid all the hoopla, it seems to have been overlooked, or at least not mentioned much, that while the band’s...
Scheduled The Faceless shows are officially still on (for now)

Scheduled The Faceless shows are officially still on (for now)

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 2, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs

  Michael Keene remained relatively calm since everyone aside from him quit the Faceless. Since we heard the news last month, Keene has assured everyone that he is confident on rebuilding the group. With that said, it looks as though he’s following through with...
The Faceless is just Michael Keene once again

The Faceless is just Michael Keene once again

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 19, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs

Last  year The Faceless released their largely solid In Becoming A Ghost, their first album with vocalist Ken Sorceron. And their last, apparently. Not only has Sorceron left the band after a two year run, but so have drummer Bryce Butler and rhythm...
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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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