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Melvins to release album with two bassists, tour in support of it

Melvins to release album with two bassists, tour in support of it

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 12, 2018 | Metal Musical Chairs, Touring

If there’s one thing Melvins have done continually, it’s release albums. If there’s another thing they’ve done continually, it’s experimenting with their sound. For a while last decade, two-man band Big Business joined their lineup,...
Brujeria taps ‘Orange is the New Black’ actress Jessica Pimentel as vocalist for remaining tour dates

Brujeria taps ‘Orange is the New Black’ actress Jessica Pimentel as vocalist for remaining tour dates

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 8, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs

While there have been enough magazine articles and blog posts for many metal fans to know that Orange is the New Black star Jessica Pimentel is also an accomplished singer, it’s been common knowledge around New York City for a while now. The singer fronts...
Marilyn Manson fires Twiggy Ramirez in wake of rape claim

Marilyn Manson fires Twiggy Ramirez in wake of rape claim

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 24, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs

It’s been a tumultuous couple of weeks for Marilyn Manson. Just before Heaven Upside Down was released, a prop fell on him and broke his fibula, forcing him to cancel tour dates. Several days ago, his onetime guitarist Scott Putesky died. In between those...
Two former Xandria vocalists respond to Dianne van Giersbergen’s departure

Two former Xandria vocalists respond to Dianne van Giersbergen’s departure

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 19, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

It’s no secret that bands are like family, sibling rivalry is definitely part of any family with multiple children. Back in 2004, we learned Metallica were on the brink of calling it quits when they shared their therapy-like documentary Some Kind of Monster. We have...
Islander changes most of lineup, label status; drop new song

Islander changes most of lineup, label status; drop new song

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 9, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs, New Music, Video

Of all the bands leading the nu-metal revival, Islander has probably made the most noise. In their six years as a band, they signed to Victory, put out two albums in 2014 and 2016, and toured pretty extensively. However, change is inevitable, and the band have...
Ex-Children of Bodom guitarist Roope Latvala says he was fired without an explanation

Ex-Children of Bodom guitarist Roope Latvala says he was fired without an explanation

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 5, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

It has been over two years since Children of Bodom parted ways with rhythm guitarist Roope Latvala. He replaced Alexander Kuoppala back in 2003, just in time to record 2005’s Are You Dead Yet? and worked up until 2013’s Halo of Blood. Ultimately, he left the group...
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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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Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”
Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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