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Baroness (kinda) found their new guitarist from Instagram

Baroness (kinda) found their new guitarist from Instagram

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 19, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs, Updates

Baroness have gone through quite the number of lineup changes since the band began in 2003. While two of them took place in 2013 after the band’s bus accident that nearly ruined their career, guitarist Pete Adams remained in the band until earlier this...
Tommy Vext to finish out Five Finger Death Punch European tour

Tommy Vext to finish out Five Finger Death Punch European tour

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 14, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs, Updates

On Monday, Five Finger Death Punch vocalist Ivan Moody proclaimed onstage that it was his last show with the band after a sloppy set that saw Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vest sing several songs filling in for the frontman. The next day, not only was a tour announced,...
Noisem changes up most of their lineup

Noisem changes up most of their lineup

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 6, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs

Relapse death metal band Noisem haven’t been around for all that long, but in the four years and two albums since their 2013 formation, they’ve pretty much had the same lineup. That recently came to a screeching halt, as they’ve overhauled the...
Tobias Forge says Ghost is more of a solo project

Tobias Forge says Ghost is more of a solo project

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 6, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs, Updates

Ghost is currently supporting Iron Maiden on the second leg of their Book of Souls North American Tour. Since the initial tour announcement, speculation behind who’s behind the Swedish rockers increased due to frontman Papa Emeritus, widely believed to be Tobias...
Gus G. congratulates Zakk Wylde on rejoining Ozzy

Gus G. congratulates Zakk Wylde on rejoining Ozzy

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 30, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs

Playing guitar for Ozzy Osbourne is one of the best gigs a musician can have. Granted, it’s not like there’s a ton of job security, but his touring and album release schedule gives musicians plenty of other time to focus on their other projects. The news...
Zakk Wylde reunites with Ozzy Osbourne

Zakk Wylde reunites with Ozzy Osbourne

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 28, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs

Aside from Tony Iommi and Randy Rhoads, the guitarist most closely-associated with Ozzy Osbourne throughout his career has been Zakk Wylde. Joining Ozzy in 1987 when he was just 20, Wylde was with Osbourne through 1995, then rejoined the band in 2001,...
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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide
Space of Variations’ Dmytro Kozhukhar breaks down new album ‘Poisoned Art’ with track-by-track guide

Ukrainian metalcore outfit Space of Variations return with their new album, Poisoned Art, out now via Napalm Records (order here). Blending crushing heavy beats with raw emotional intensity, the band has delivered what is promised to be their most intense work to...

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Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges
Inside Death Knocks: Hoaxed discuss recording challenges

Portland, Oregon dark rockers Hoaxed have unveiled their sophomore full-length album, Death Knocks, out now via Relapse Records (order here). Marking a new chapter for the band, featuring Kat Keo, Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, the record arrives...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

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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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