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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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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: 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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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

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 release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

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 albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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