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Former Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds has reportedly died

Former Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds has reportedly died

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 21, 2025 | News, Sad News

2025 sucks. Really sucks. While we’re still not over the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, we are hearing horrific news that former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has passed away. Gone too soon and horrifically tragic, the Atlanta News First reports Hinds (51) tragically...
Junkyard frontman David Roach dies following cancer battle

Junkyard frontman David Roach dies following cancer battle

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 3, 2025 | News, Sad News

David Roach, longtime vocalist of hard rock band Junkyard, has passed away after a battle with an aggressive form of cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma. He died peacefully at home on Saturday (2nd), in the arms of his wife, Jennifer Michael-Roach, whom he married...
Erik Wunder (Cobalt, Man’s Gin) has passed away

Erik Wunder (Cobalt, Man’s Gin) has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 1, 2025 | News, Sad News

Erik Wunder, the creative force behind blackened sludge bands Cobalt and Man’s Gin, has reportedly passed away at the age of 42. While no official cause of death has been publicly confirmed, Metal Archives lists heart failure as the cause, stating that Wunder died on...
Brian James, founding member of The Damned, dies at 70

Brian James, founding member of The Damned, dies at 70

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

Brian James, founding guitarist of The Damned and a key figure in the UK punk scene, passed away peacefully on Thursday (6). He was 70 years old and surrounded by his family. Born in London in 1955, James was the primary songwriter for The Damned’s early albums,...
Former Prong and Ministry drummer Aaron Rossi dead at 44

Former Prong and Ministry drummer Aaron Rossi dead at 44

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 7, 2025 | News, Sad News

Aaron Rossi, former drummer for Prong and Ministry, has passed away at the age of 44 following a sudden and severe heart attack. Though he died on January 27, the news was announced yesterday (6) via his official Facebook page, stating: “It is with overwhelming...
In Vain vocalist Sindre Nedland passes away at 40

In Vain vocalist Sindre Nedland passes away at 40

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 5, 2025 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to report In Vain vocalist Sindre Nedland has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was only forty-years-old. The Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit confirmed the news yesterday (4th), via social media, stating: “IN...
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Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’
Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’

Puscifer officially launched their first-ever comic series, Tales From the Pusciverse. The debut issue centers on the character Bellendia Black. The group recently shared more visual details on the comic series during the visualizer for their latest single,...

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The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video
The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video

German rock/metal trio The Hirsch Effekt have never been especially interested in blunt-force emotionalism. Their music has always behaved more like a conversation you replay later, wondering why it felt heavier after the fact. Their new single, “Die Brücke,” leans...

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Bullet breakdown new album ‘Kickstarter’ with track-by-track guide
Bullet breakdown new album ‘Kickstarter’ with track-by-track guide

Swedish heavy metal outfit Bullet have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide on their new album, Kickstarter, available now. Formed in 2001 with a mission to carry the torch of late '70s and early '80s heavy metal, the group has spent nearly 25...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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