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Founding Morgoth guitarist Carsten Otterbach has died

Founding Morgoth guitarist Carsten Otterbach has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 3, 2018 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to hear about the passing of founding Morgoth guitarist Carsten Otterbach. The 48-year-old who also held his own artist management company, Direct Management, has died after a decade long battle with MS (multiple sclerosis). Otterbach was with the...
Fan dies at Bring Me the Horizon show in London, venue denies inadequate security is to blame

Fan dies at Bring Me the Horizon show in London, venue denies inadequate security is to blame

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 3, 2018 | News, Sad News

This past Friday (30th), a horrific tragedy has struck as a fan died at Bring Me the Horizon’s show at the Alexandra Palace in London. All Things Loud reported two deaths. However, the death of Ali Mills was confirmed as the second is currently being verified.  ...
Unique Leader founder & Deeds of Flesh guitarist Erik Lindmark has passed away

Unique Leader founder & Deeds of Flesh guitarist Erik Lindmark has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 29, 2018 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to hear about the passing of Unique Leader Records founder/Deeds of Flesh guitarist, Erik Lindmark. Linkmark died after suffering from a long battle with Sclerosis. He has left a legacy in the death metal genre as he founded the label back in the 90s....
Deceased drummer Dave “Scarface” Castillo has passed away

Deceased drummer Dave “Scarface” Castillo has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 13, 2018 | News, Sad News

Last night (12th), Deceased drummer Dave “Scarface” Castillo has passed away. Vocalist King Fowley confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: “When you hear the record you too will see he got it all spot on!” Foley wrote as part of that post. “The man always came...
Metallica mourns death of Dave Pickerell, distiller behind band’s ‘Blackened’ Whiskey

Metallica mourns death of Dave Pickerell, distiller behind band’s ‘Blackened’ Whiskey

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 2, 2018 | News, Sad News

Master distiller Dave Pickerell has passed away yesterday (1st) in San Francisco. Whiskycast reports the 70-year-old was scheduled to be part of tonight’s WhiskyFest, which happened to be at the same location as his next distillery project. Pickerell had been touring...
All That Remains founding guitarist Oli Herbert passes away

All That Remains founding guitarist Oli Herbert passes away

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 17, 2018 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to report, All That Remains founding member/guitarist Oli Herbert has passed away. The band confirmed the news on Facebook. There are no details on how he died. However, the group and his family ask to respect their privacy during this difficult time....
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Interview: Burning Witches’ Jay Grob talks Inquisition, touring hurdles, and the witch she’d add for a day
Interview: Burning Witches’ Jay Grob talks Inquisition, touring hurdles, and the witch she’d add for a day

Swiss heavy metal outfit Burning Witches have released their sixth studio album, Inquisition, on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records. Diving into themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and resilience, the follow-up to 2023's The Dark Tower, marks a bold...

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Feuerschwanz’s Ben Metzner talks new album ‘Knightclub’ with track-by-track explainer
Feuerschwanz’s Ben Metzner talks new album ‘Knightclub’ with track-by-track explainer

Germany’s folk metal unit Feuerschwanz have unveiled their twelfth studio album, Knightclub, out now via Napalm Records. Known for their chaotic, high-energy performances, whether bringing vikings, theatrics, or sheer madness to the stage (as seen during their...

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Catch up now: 37 new songs/videos released this week – 8/27/2025
Catch up now: 37 new songs/videos released this week – 8/27/2025

New music continues to spiral its way in. Since our chunk last week with 36 new songs, this week brings a slightly larger round of 37 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including The Halo...

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New & Noteworthy: The hex of new releases – 11/17/2023 – 11/24/2023

New & Noteworthy: The hex of new releases – 11/17/2023 – 11/24/2023

    New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out over the next couple of weeks. Last week saw new albums from the likes of Madness, Plain White T’s, Bad Suns and more. This week,...

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New & Noteworthy: Dark Releases – 11/3/2023 -11/10/2023

New & Noteworthy: Dark Releases – 11/3/2023 -11/10/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Last week saw new albums from the likes of The Struts, Suffocation, Bad Wolves, Spiritbox, Silent Planet, Yawning Balch, Dying...

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New & Noteworthy: Forever Releases & Proud – 10/27/2023

New & Noteworthy: Forever Releases & Proud – 10/27/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week marks the return of Dokken and The Gaslight Anthem, as well as big releases from the likes of King Gizzard & the...

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