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Absu’s (ex?) guitarist comes out as trans, raise questions on politics and band’s future

Absu’s (ex?) guitarist comes out as trans, raise questions on politics and band’s future

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 25, 2018 | News, Politics, Splits

  It’s been seven years since Absu’s latest effort Abzu was released back in 2011 via Candlelight Records. The group has been relatively active since as they have released a handful of compilations, singles and performed throughout Europe and North America....
Putin adviser quotes Five Finger Death Punch to criticize U.S.

Putin adviser quotes Five Finger Death Punch to criticize U.S.

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 13, 2017 | Politics

Any idea who Vlaidislav Surkov is? We didn’t know who he was either, but he’s a top adviser to Vladimir Putin. Why are we writing about him on Metal Insider? Well, apparently, he’s enough of a Five Finger Death Punch fan to have quoted them more than...
Axl Rose critizices Vice President Pence for NFL walkout

Axl Rose critizices Vice President Pence for NFL walkout

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 10, 2017 | News, Politics

  Following a five-month absence, Axl Rose has returned to Twitter. The singer directed his attention towards Vice President Mike Pence for abruptly leaving this past Sunday’s (8) football game between the Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers and calling it...
Indecision guitarist wins NYC Democratic primary City Council vote

Indecision guitarist wins NYC Democratic primary City Council vote

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 14, 2017 | News, Politics

Political candidates can be confusing as of late, especially given Kid Rock’s recent alleged campaign speech. However, there are a few who have made a career change out of it, like Indecision guitarist Justin Brannan. A few months ago we discovered his straight-edge...
Bawitdawhat? Kid Rock could be serious about rocking the senate

Bawitdawhat? Kid Rock could be serious about rocking the senate

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 13, 2017 | News, Politics

Earlier this year, we noticed Kid Rock’s name was thrown into consideration to be a senator of Michigan that could take democrat Debbie Stabenow’s seat. It’s been rather quiet since, aside from laughing at his “Make America Badass Again” hat. However, the singer...
Indecision guitarist wins NYC Democratic primary City Council vote

Indecision guitarist goes from hardcore to city council candidate

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 22, 2017 | News, Politics

People evolve over the years, whether it’s changing musical direction, sharing emotional outbursts, or moving on, we adapt over time. However, our past tends to influence our present and future endeavours. For Indecision guitarist Justin Brannan, his...
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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: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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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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