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Corrosion of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin has died

Corrosion of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 28, 2020 | Sad News

Corrosion of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin has died. This marks the fourth drummer who has passed away this month as we are devastated to see another one gone too soon. No official details have been revealed on the 53-year-old drummer. The group confirmed the news...
Former To/Die/For drummer Santtu Lonka has died

Former To/Die/For drummer Santtu Lonka has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 27, 2020 | News, Sad News

  Former To/Die/For drummer Santtu Lonka has passed away. No cause of death has been revealed at this time. The band confirmed the news on their social media with the following statement:   “Sad day today. To/Die/For drummer Santtu Lonka passed away. Santtu...
Former Death/Cynic drummer Sean Reinert has passed away

Former Death/Cynic drummer Sean Reinert has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 25, 2020 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to hear the loss of another legendary drummer. Sean Reinert, the co-founder of Cynic, has passed away. He was only 48-years-old. Blabbermouth reports, he was found unresponsive at his California home last night (24th). No cause of death has been...
Former Nile/Divine Heresy bassist Joseph Payne has died

Former Nile/Divine Heresy bassist Joseph Payne has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 25, 2020 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to report, former Nile and Divine Heresy bassist Joseph Payne has died. He was only 35 years old. No cause of death has been released to the public. The news of his passing was confirmed by his former Divine Heresy bandmate, guitarist Dino Cazares...
Ray Burton, father of the late Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, has died

Ray Burton, father of the late Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 19, 2020 | News, Sad News

We are deeply saddened to report, Ray Burton, the father of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, has passed away. Burton’s death was confirmed by his daughter/Cliff’s sister, Connie, who shared the news via social media, revealing he died on Wednesday....
Black Breath bassist Elijah Nelson has passed away

Black Breath bassist Elijah Nelson has passed away

by Chris Annunziata | Dec 30, 2019 | News, Sad News

In some rather sad news, Black Breath bassist Elijah Nelson has passed away this weekend. The cause of death hasn’t been revealed but Nelson was only 40-years-old. The Seattle death metal group’s most recent album is 2015’s Slaves Beyond Death. ...
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The Vintage Caravan share track-by-track guide to new album ‘Portals’
The Vintage Caravan share track-by-track guide to new album ‘Portals’

The Vintage Caravan are back with their sixth studio album, Portals, arriving Friday (26) via Napalm Records. The Icelandic trio continues to refine their heavy-riffing blend of retro rock and a modern edge. To get ready for what's to come, the band has teamed up with...

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Agnostic Front share “Way of War” single; new album arriving in November
Agnostic Front share “Way of War” single; new album arriving in November

Agnostic Front have announced their new album, Echoes in Eternity, is scheduled to arrive on November 7, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. To give a taste for what's to come, the NYC hardcore legends have shared the album's first single, "Way of War." Ahead of the...

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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos released this week – 9/23/2025
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos released this week – 9/23/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 50 new songs, this week (and change) brings a solid batch of 53 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including...

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New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024

New & Noteworthy: Release Ballads – 4/12/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the debut of Jakobs Castle, the return of classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, Mark Knopfler and James, as well as new...

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New & Noteworthy: God Damned You To Releases – 4/5/2024

New & Noteworthy: God Damned You To Releases – 4/5/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Albums hitting shelves this week include the return of The Libertines, the final album from Cock Sparrer and the debut solo LP from...

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New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024

New & Noteworthy: Thoughts & Releases – 3/29/2024

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the final album from Sum 41, the debut of Glyph and a tour EP featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle and Primus,...

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