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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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Track Premiere: Drifter – “The Flood”
Track Premiere: Drifter – “The Flood”

Lawrence, KS post-metal trio Drifter have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their new single, “The Flood.” The track is taken from their upcoming album, Grigori, out this Friday (23). Known for their dark experimental blend, the new song highlights their...

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Warmen announce new album Band of Brothers, arriving in August
Warmen announce new album Band of Brothers, arriving in August

Finnish melodic death metal outfit Warmen will release their new album Band of Brothers on August 15 via Reaper Entertainment. Following 2023’s Here For None, the upcoming record is described as the band’s heaviest work yet. Led by Janne “Warman” Wirman and featuring...

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John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October
John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October

Guitar virtuosos John 5 and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for a co-headlining U.S. tour. The trek kicks off October 16 and runs through November 29, marking the first time the two will tour together. Tickets are available at this location. In addition, John 5 has...

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New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Bury Tomorrow, Pelican and Steve Von Till,...

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New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May sees new works from the likes of Propagandhi, PUP, Nightfall and Puddle Of Mudd among the many outstanding works...

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