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Bail The Summit; rhythm section leaves band over money

Bail The Summit; rhythm section leaves band over money

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 27, 2016 | Prog Metal Musical Chairs, Updates

Instrumental prog-metal band Scale The Summit have undergone some lineup changes, with guitarist and mastermind Chris Letchford the only original member of the band. Bassist Mark Michell and drummer J.C. Bryant have left the band, and as Letchford explains, it was...

Evan Brewer Comments On Absence From The Faceless Tour, Says He Hasn’t Quit The Band

by Zach Shaw | Sep 26, 2013 | Prog Metal Musical Chairs

It didn’t take long for people to notice that bassist Evan Brewer has been absent as of late during The Faceless’ current run with Between The Buried And Me. It made many people speculate the bassist’s current status in the band. After all, it wouldn’t mark the first...

Queensryche To Be Joined Onstage By Former Member Of Geoff Tate’s Version

by Zach Shaw | Mar 6, 2013 | Prog Metal Musical Chairs

When guitarist Glen Drover left Geoff Tate’s version of Queensryche (before ever playing a single show), it was safe to assume that it was a business decision. Now, though, the split looks more personal as fans will finally get to see Drover play a Queensrcyhe song…...

Geoff Tate’s Version Of Queensryche Signs Record Deal, Announces MORE Lineup Changes

by Zach Shaw | Jan 25, 2013 | Label Moves, Prog Metal Musical Chairs

With one version of Queensryche getting ready to release a new album, it only makes sense that Geoff Tate’s version preps as well. And to prove that Tate’s Queensryche will indeed record a new album, it was announced that they’ve signed a new worldwide deal with...

Geoff Tate Reveals Lineup To His Version Of Queensryche

by Zach Shaw | Sep 4, 2012 | Prog Metal Musical Chairs

Last month, Geoff Tate let it be known that he wasn’t going to let a court ruling or his former bandmates slow him down by confirming that he would be embarking on a “2013 Queensryche Anniversary Tour.” And now we know who exactly will be joining the singer in his...

Fates Warning To Play With Mike Portnoy In Brazil

by Zach Shaw | Feb 3, 2012 | Prog Metal Musical Chairs

If you’ve been following Mike Portnoy since his departure from Dream Theater, then you know he’s been keeping himself pretty damn busy. In addition to playing in his own groups like Adrenaline Mob and Flying Colors (plus numerous other projects still in the works),...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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