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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan defends right to act like a “whining, entitled snowflake” at Boston Calling Fest

Tool’s Maynard James Keenan defends right to act like a “whining, entitled snowflake” at Boston Calling Fest

by Zenae Zukowski | May 30, 2017 | News, Politics

Memorial Day weekend sparked a few political comments including Danzig defending Donald Trump’s travel ban. On Sunday (28), Tool headlined the final night at the Boston Calling festival, and frontman Maynard James Keenan shared his thoughts on law enforcement saying:...
Here’s what Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix thinks of the president

Here’s what Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix thinks of the president

by Bram Teitelman | May 25, 2017 | Politics

When you’re looking for political opinions, you probably don’t want to worry with so-called “fake news” outlets and go straight to the source, Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix, amirite? Yep, the  band, who’s Crooked Teeth...
So Kid Rock, Ted Nugent and Sarah Palin walk into the White House…

So Kid Rock, Ted Nugent and Sarah Palin walk into the White House…

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 20, 2017 | News, Politics

There are quite a few things that Kid Rock and Ted Nugent have in common. First off, they’re both from Michigan. Secondly, their best years are behind them, and thirdly, they have a deep hatred of Democrats. At least Kid Rock seems to like Jews more than Nugent....
Slayer’s Tom Araya calls America a nation of crybabies, said he was trolling with  Trump pic

Slayer’s Tom Araya calls America a nation of crybabies, said he was trolling with Trump pic

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 17, 2017 | Politics, Updates

We’ll cut right to the chase here and address the headline: in an interview with a Chilean radio station, Slayer’s Tom Araya says the following:  “That’s what America has become. It’s become a bunch of people that… because they...
Former bandmate of The Mars Volta/At The Drive In’s Cedric Bixler-Zavala running for senate

Former bandmate of The Mars Volta/At The Drive In’s Cedric Bixler-Zavala running for senate

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 3, 2017 | Politics

There’s a lot of political music out there, and there are even some politicians that are into music. Take, for example, Indonesian president Joko Widodo, who likes Lamb of God and Napalm Death. However, in Texas, there’s a congress member running...
Immigrant Lars Ulrich isn’t in favor of a wall being built

Immigrant Lars Ulrich isn’t in favor of a wall being built

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 7, 2017 | Metallica Insider, News, Politics

  Throughout the first 34 years of their career thus far, Metallica really haven’t been that political of a band. Granted, “Disposable Heroes” and “One” are anti-war songs, but “Don’t Tread on Me” is kind of a...
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Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’

Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...

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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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