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It’s official: Creed singer Scott Stapp to front Art of Anarchy

It’s official: Creed singer Scott Stapp to front Art of Anarchy

by Alix Vallecillo | May 3, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs, News, Updates

Something interesting and fun to do when it comes to rumors regarding the moves a band may be planning on doing, is speculating how likely they are to happen or trying to foretell what the outcome of said rumors would be. Yesterday, the rumors about former Creed...
Scorpions recruit Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee for U.S. Tour

Scorpions recruit Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee for U.S. Tour

by Zach Shaw | Apr 29, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

Well, now we know why Mikkey Dee suddenly dropped out of touring with Thin Lizzy. Turns out the Motörhead drummer is simply going to be on the road with the Scorpions instead. The band announced today that Mikkey Dee would be filling in on drums for James Kottak, who...
Leaves’ Eyes part ways with long-time singer Liv Kristine

Leaves’ Eyes part ways with long-time singer Liv Kristine

by Alix Vallecillo | Apr 18, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs, News, Updates

It must be strange to be a fan of a certain band since they started and seeing one of those vital members depart from it, but sooner or later, that is bound to happen. Symphonic metal band Leaves’ Eyes announced the departure of their long-time front lady and...
Dark Tranquillity’s guitarist Martin Henriksson quits band

Dark Tranquillity’s guitarist Martin Henriksson quits band

by Alix Vallecillo | Mar 31, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs, News, Touring, Updates

People joining and leaving bands is one of the most common occurrences in metal but it has a different ring when the person leaving is a really long time member or an actual founding member of the band. That’s seems to be the case with Dark Tranquillity’s...
AC/DC rep doesn’t deny Axl might be Johnson replacement

AC/DC rep doesn’t deny Axl might be Johnson replacement

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 24, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs, News, Updates

Yesterday, a classic rock morning show co-host in Atlanta had a ridiculous claim, saying a “source” told him that Axl Rose would be filling in for AC/DC in the wake of Brian Johnson’s sudden departure. Why’s that ridiculous? Well, Axl has...
Sworn In guitarist Zakary Gibson sworn out of the band

Sworn In guitarist Zakary Gibson sworn out of the band

by Alix Vallecillo | Mar 9, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs, News, Touring, Updates

Playing musical chairs is one of the most common things in the metal industry with musicians leaving bands for many different reasons, including financial or personal reasons just like the latest split between Sworn In and their guitarist Zakary Gibson....
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Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”
Rob Zombie drops new single “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller”

Rob Zombie has released a video for his latest single, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller.” The track is the third single taken from the shock rocker's upcoming album, The Great Satan, scheduled to arrive on February 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The release follows the...

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Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film
Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film

Vreid have unveiled a new instrumental single, "Kraken," written as the official soundtrack piece for the upcoming international film of the same name. The track taps into the band's blackened Sognametal roots, inspired by the mythology and landscapes of Norway's...

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Textures breakdown new album ‘Genotype’ with track-by-track guide
Textures breakdown new album ‘Genotype’ with track-by-track guide

Dutch progressive metal veterans Textures are back with Genotype, their long-awaited new album, out today (23rd). Serving as a conceptual counterpart to 2016’s Phenotype, Genotype isn’t a continuation so much as a reset, written entirely from scratch and self-produced...

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New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...

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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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