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‘This Is Spinal Tap’ director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in apparent homicide

‘This Is Spinal Tap’ director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in apparent homicide

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 15, 2025 | News, Sad News

Metal Insider is devastated to report the horrifying news that acclaimed director and actor Rob Reiner, most recognized in the metal community as the director of the iconic Spinal Tap mockumentary film series — Spinal Tap: The Final Tour – Short (1981), This Is Spinal...
Ace Frehley, original KISS guitarist and rock icon, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, original KISS guitarist and rock icon, dies at 74

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 16, 2025 | News, Sad News

We are deeply saddened to report that Ace Frehley, the original guitarist and founding member of the legendary band KISS, has passed away. According to Variety, Frehley died following injuries he sustained during a fall that initially resulted in the cancellation of...
At The Gates, Opeth, Relapse, and Metal Insider pay tribute to Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg

At The Gates, Opeth, Relapse, and Metal Insider pay tribute to Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 16, 2025 | News, Sad News

Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg, the iconic frontman of At The Gates and one of the most influential voices in Swedish melodic death metal, has died at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer, adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), a rare but aggressive cancer that...
Former Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has died

Former Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 8, 2025 | News, Sad News

Former Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has reportedly passed away at the age of 42. Blickle was part of the group’s original Savannah, GA progressive metal lineup, joining in 2003. It was shortly after the band’s horrific 2012 European bus accident, which...
Former Sodom drummer Atomic Steif has passed away

Former Sodom drummer Atomic Steif has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 8, 2025 | News, Sad News

Former Sodom drummer Atomic Steif (Guido Richter) has died at the age of 57, with Metal Archives reporting his passing on August 31, 2025. No further details have been revealed at this time. Steif’s passing was confirmed on Saturday (6) by Sodom bassist/vocalist...
Sacramentum founding member Nisse Karlén has died

Sacramentum founding member Nisse Karlén has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 26, 2025 | News, Sad News

Swedish blackened death metal outfit Sacramentum have announced the passing of founding member Nisse Karlén. Karlén has sadly lost his battle after a long struggle with mental health, and he died by suicide at 50. The band shared the news on Monday (25th) on social...
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Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide
Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide

Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have ignited their new chapter with their 12th studio album, Set the Dark on Fire, scheduled to arrive this Friday (16th) via Steamhammer/SPV. Led by vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall, Set...

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Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track
Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track

Lamb of God will release their tenth studio album, Into Oblivion, on March 13 via Epic Records. The record marks the band's first full-length release in four years. To coincide with the announcement, Lamb of God have shared a video for the album's title track. The...

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Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video
Black Label Society share “Name In Blood” video

Black Label Society have shared a video for their latest single, "Name In Blood." The track is the fourth single taken from their forthcoming album, Engines Of Demolition, scheduled to arrive on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The video was directed by longtime collaborator...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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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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