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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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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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The Grudge That Should Not Be: Album Review: Megadeth’s final record
The Grudge That Should Not Be: Album Review: Megadeth’s final record

The overall seventeenth, self-titled album marks the beginning of the end for Megadeth. Dave Mustaine deserves credit. That part isn't up for debate. Getting kicked out of Metallica, starting over, and building Megadeth into one of the defining bands of American...

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Rush Announce Super Deluxe Grace Under Pressure Reissues
Rush Announce Super Deluxe Grace Under Pressure Reissues

Rush will release Super Deluxe editions of Grace Under Pressure, arriving March 13, 2026, via UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records. The 1984 album, has been fully revisited with multiple new configurations, including Super Deluxe box sets on CD, LP, Blu-ray, and digital...

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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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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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