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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...
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,...
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Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’
Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his third solo album, Skunkworks, Bruce Dickinson has unveiled newly remixed Dolby Atmos versions of both Skunkworks and his 1990 debut Tattooed Millionaire, available now via BMG Rights Management. The releases follow last...

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Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”
Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”

Colorado power metal outfit Siege Perilous have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a video of their latest single, "Becoming the Dragon." The track is the title track from their forthcoming record, Becoming the Dragon, scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026. The...

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Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026
Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026

2026 is here and there’s already well over 100 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal Insider has...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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