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Maynard James Keenan on Donald Trump: ‘I’ve seen this before; I think it’s called Germany, 1938.’

Maynard James Keenan on Donald Trump: ‘I’ve seen this before; I think it’s called Germany, 1938.’

by Alix Vallecillo | May 19, 2016 | News, Politics, Updates

Everyone has an opinion about politics and we’ve seen some musicians weighing in this subject for a while, either threatening to leave the country if a ‘certain candidate’ wins or by showing their support for the bern. With the current presidential...
The Party Party is real, Andrew W.K. says

The Party Party is real, Andrew W.K. says

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 4, 2016 | News, Party, Politics, Updates

If you think about it, Andrew W.K. has been running on the Party Party platform for years. 2001’s I Get Wet, his debut album, had “Party Hard,” which wasn’t only an anthem and a moderate hit, but really the only song that the...
The Party Party is real, Andrew W.K. says

Andrew W.K. forms new political party “The Party Party”

by Alix Vallecillo | Apr 1, 2016 | News, Politics

We know that when it comes to politics, most of you either have your opinion or simply don’t care about what some musicians have to say about it, and what we’ve seen most are musicians talking about presidential candidates left and right but no one has...
Iowa man follows candidate Ted Cruz accusing him of liking Nickelback

Iowa man follows candidate Ted Cruz accusing him of liking Nickelback

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 27, 2016 | News, Politcs Sell...But Who's Buying?, Politics

We know people don’t like mixing politics into their rock and metal news but we believe it is our duty to shed some light on this and pose the question: Do we really want someone like this in office? A few weeks back, some guy got kicked out of a Donald Trump...
Philadelphia bill seeks name, address of every musician playing town

Philadelphia bill seeks name, address of every musician playing town

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 27, 2016 | News, Politics

Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla is either paranoid, delusional or both, according to a new bill that he’s proposed. Billypenn.com reports that the bill would require owners of nightclubs, cabarets, bars and restaurants in town to collect the names and...

Chthonic frontman elected as legislator in Taiwan

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 18, 2016 | Metal on Metal, News, Politics

Many people don’t like mixing politics and metal but there are some who not just comment about it but also take active part on the political process of their country. Next time you visit Taiwan, make sure to say hi to Taipei’s newest legislator and...
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Myrath release “Until the End” video featuring Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd, announce new album
Myrath release “Until the End” video featuring Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd, announce new album

Tunisian-French progressive metal band Myrath have released a video for their new single, "Until the End," featuring Amaranthe vocalist Elize Ryd. The track is taken from the group's upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27,...

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Mayhem drop video for “Weep For Nothing;” new album arriving in February
Mayhem drop video for “Weep For Nothing;” new album arriving in February

It’s a tad ironic to call any band the “most influential” anything, especially when that band has built its mythology on rejecting the premise of influence altogether. Yet here we are. Mayhem, the group that essentially invented non-metaphorically dangerous music, are...

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Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’
Interview: Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu discusses ‘Struck Dead,’ lineup shifts, and revisiting ‘Ascendancy’

Trivium are back on the road in support of their new EP, Struck Dead, which arrived on October 31 via Roadrunner Records. Stepping away from their Ascendancy anniversary shows, the band's current tour blends fan favorites with fresh cuts, joined by Jinjer and Heriot....

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New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025

New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last couple of weeks have seen new music from the likes of Good Charlotte, Halestorm, Attack! Attack!, Babymetal, Chevelle, Rise Against,...

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New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy: Lonely Releases – 8/1/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For the first New Music Friday of August, we’ll see new music from the likes of The Armed, Fit For a King, MOTHS and The Warlocks among...

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New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Legendary Lost Releases 7/25/2025

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 the return of Alice Cooper, new music from the likes of The Dirty Nil and GWAR, a reworked Bruce Dickinson...

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