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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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Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’
Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’

Puscifer officially launched their first-ever comic series, Tales From the Pusciverse. The debut issue centers on the character Bellendia Black. The group recently shared more visual details on the comic series during the visualizer for their latest single,...

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The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video
The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video

German rock/metal trio The Hirsch Effekt have never been especially interested in blunt-force emotionalism. Their music has always behaved more like a conversation you replay later, wondering why it felt heavier after the fact. Their new single, “Die Brücke,” leans...

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Bullet breakdown new album ‘Kickstarter’ with track-by-track guide
Bullet breakdown new album ‘Kickstarter’ with track-by-track guide

Swedish heavy metal outfit Bullet have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide on their new album, Kickstarter, available now. Formed in 2001 with a mission to carry the torch of late '70s and early '80s heavy metal, the group has spent nearly 25...

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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

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

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week 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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