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Ex- Primer 55 vocalist Jason “J-Sin” Luttrell has passed away

Ex- Primer 55 vocalist Jason “J-Sin” Luttrell has passed away

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

Former Primer 55 vocalist Jason “J-Sin” Luttrell passed away on Friday (10th) after suffering from an extensive battle with Hepatitis C. The singer contracted the disease when he was three years old after being hit by a car and receiving a blood transfusion. Ex Primer...
Manilla Road founding guitarist/vocalist Mark “The Shark” Shelton passes away

Manilla Road founding guitarist/vocalist Mark “The Shark” Shelton passes away

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 27, 2018 | News, Sad News

Death has struck the metal world once again and we are saddened to report Manilla Road founding guitarist/vocalist Mark “The Shark” Shelton has passed away at 60. A gofundme page has been created to help pay for medical and funeral expenses. We do not know the details...
‘Metalocalypse’ director Jon Schnepp dead at 51

‘Metalocalypse’ director Jon Schnepp dead at 51

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 20, 2018 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to report that Jon Schnepp passed away yesterday (19th). The Metalocalypse director was hospitalized and in critical condition after suffering from a massive stroke on July 12th. The 51-year-old’s partner Holly Payne broke the news sharing on social...
Former Malevolent Creation vocalist Bret Hoffman dead at 51

Former Malevolent Creation vocalist Bret Hoffman dead at 51

by Bram Teitelman | Jul 7, 2018 | News, Sad News

It’s always sad to report another death in the metal community, especially when it’s one that happens earlier than it should. That’s the case with original Malevolent Creation vocalist Bret Hoffman, who has died from colorectal cancer at 51....
Punk rock legend Steve Soto (The Adolescents) dead at 54

Punk rock legend Steve Soto (The Adolescents) dead at 54

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 28, 2018 | News, Sad News

This week sucks and there’s no other way to describe it. We are still mourning over the loss of Vinnie Paul, who passed away last Friday (22nd). Another tragedy struck a few days later when former Vital Remains vocalist Jake Raymond died. We are saddened to report...
Former Vital Remains vocalist Jake Raymond dead at 40

Former Vital Remains vocalist Jake Raymond dead at 40

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 26, 2018 | News, Sad News

Many of us are still mourning over the loss of Pantera/HellYeah drummer Vinnie Paul. And now, it’s been reported that Jake Raymond, the former Vital Remains touring vocalist has passed away. MetalSucks found a local obituary revealing the-40-year-old died last Monday,...
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Interview: Unleashed’s Johnny Hedlund talks new album ‘Fire Upon Your Lands’
Interview: Unleashed’s Johnny Hedlund talks new album ‘Fire Upon Your Lands’

For over 35 years, Swedish death metal legends Unleashed have stood as one of the genre’s best, delivering battle hymns rooted in Norse mythology and pure aggression. These giants have now returned with their 15th studio album, Fire Upon Your Lands, arriving this...

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Born Human: official biography of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner set for November release
Born Human: official biography of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner set for November release

Decibel Books has announced Born Human: The Life and Music of Death’s Chuck Schuldiner, the first fully authorized biography of the legendary Death frontman. Written by veteran metal journalist David E. Gehlke, the nearly 500-page book offers an in-depth, balanced...

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15 debut metal albums turning 10 in 2025: Khemmis, Lorna Shore, Myrkur
15 debut metal albums turning 10 in 2025: Khemmis, Lorna Shore, Myrkur

It’s wild how fast a decade can fly by. Some bands take ten years, or longer, to break through, while others explode in what feels like overnight. Back in 2015, everything felt different: pre-COVID, pre-AI explosion, and still on the path of the rapidly evolving...

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New & Noteworthy: Metallica release day – 04/14-2023

New & Noteworthy: Metallica release day – 04/14-2023

    New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Metallica’s new album has finally arrived! We’ve been rocking out to this record since last night’s Global Premiere. Were...

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New & Noteworthy: Meteora releases – 04/07/2023

New & Noteworthy: Meteora releases – 04/07/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. April releases are here. Which one’s your favorite? Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy!   Angel Vivaldi,...

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New & Noteworthy: Chapter III – Releases 03/31/2023

New & Noteworthy: Chapter III – Releases 03/31/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. March is leaving us with one more batch of great releases to check out! Which one’s your favorite? Don’t forget to check out the...

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