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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...
Kimberly Burch, fiancée of Faster Pussycat singer, dead after going overboard on ’80s Cruise

Kimberly Burch, fiancée of Faster Pussycat singer, dead after going overboard on ’80s Cruise

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

Kimberly Burch, fiancée of Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe, is presumed dead after reportedly falling overboard from Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas cruise ship. The incident occurred on March 2, the first day of The ’80s Cruise, which departed...
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Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’

Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...

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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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