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...
Ozzy Not As “Crazy” As The Westboro Baptist Church
You may already be familiar with the asshole bigoted protest group known as the Westboro Baptist Church. In addition to protesting funerals for soldiers killed in Iraq, gays, and Jewish people, they are also the same group that protested Ronnie James Dio’s funeral....Is This The Best Tattoo Ever Or The Worst Tattoo Ever?
We’re conflicted. On the one hand, there’s the patriotic Metallica-themed logo. On the other hand, we rely on people, presumably ones that can read, to visit Metal Insider. Thanks to Metal Insider reader Matt for the heads up.Westboro Baptist Church To Protest Dio’s Funeral
The Westboro Baptist Church (aka the God Hates Fags people) have been batshit crazy for years now. The hate group, led by Fred Phelps, have been picketing events since 1955, with an estimated 41,000 protests since 1991. They’ve also protested funerals for...Alesana Baby-Naming Epidemic Sweeps Nation’s Youth
North Carolina screamo band Alesana claims to have encountered as many as four mentally ill Americans who have named their children after the band. Which is good, because as nice as regrettable band tattoos are, they don’t also make noise. Alesana fans...Follow Us
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...