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‘American Idol’ contestant named as new Quiet Riot vocalist

‘American Idol’ contestant named as new Quiet Riot vocalist

by Metal Insider | Mar 7, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

If you’ve seen Quiet Riot’s 2014 documentary, Well Now You’re Here, There’s No Way Back, one of the main subplots of the film involves the search for a vocalist to replace original vocalist Kevin DuBrow. If they ever do a re-release of the film...
Former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen joins Six Feet Under

Former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen joins Six Feet Under

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 28, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

Six Feet Under has named a new rhythm guitarist, and he’s a familiar name to many – especially Chris Barnes. Jack Owen, who’d played in Barnes’ former band Cannibal Corpse from the band’s formation in 1988 until 2004, is rejoining Barnes...
Joey Jordison wants you to know he didn’t leave Slipknot willingly

Joey Jordison wants you to know he didn’t leave Slipknot willingly

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 16, 2017 | Metal Musical Chairs, Updates

One of the biggest musical shakeups of the last five years or so in metal was when Joey Jordison left Slipknot. There aren’t really that many drummers at the forefront of their band (Mike Portnoy, Tommy Lee, maybe Brann Dailor), and his skill made him likely the...
Austin Carlile leaves Of Mice & Men

Austin Carlile leaves Of Mice & Men

by Metal Insider | Dec 31, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

If this year was a roller coaster for Of Mice & Men, they’re ending 2016 on a big drop. Vocalist Austin Carlile released a statement on his social media that he will be leaving the band due to his health. Carlile has Marfan Syndrome, a genetic connective tissue...
Vektor guitarist, bassist, drummer leave band

Vektor guitarist, bassist, drummer leave band

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 29, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs

  One of 2016’s most acclaimed albums was Vektor’s Terminal Redux, the third album from the Philadelphia band. And while singer/guitarist David DiSanto formed the band back in 2002, the majority of their growth has come since 2009, when their first...
Might this be the new Stone Temple Pilots singer?

Might this be the new Stone Temple Pilots singer?

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 17, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs

Stone Temple Pilots are probably best-known for their vocalist moreso than the DeLeo brothers who have been in the band since they started. Scott Weiland was a fantastic singer that helped elevate the band beyond their other peers in the second wave of grunge. Of...
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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...

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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’

Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide

Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

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 likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...

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