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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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Explore 20 new albums just announced – 9/03/2025
Explore 20 new albums just announced – 9/03/2025

Another week and change has gone by since we shared 30 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 1,381 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...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Releases of Being – (5/5/2023 – 9/15/2023)

New & Noteworthy: Releases of Being – (5/5/2023 – 9/15/2023)

    New & Noteworthy has returned! Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this week’s list, we’re not only bringing you the week’s must-know releases, we’re taking you back to the...

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New & Noteworthy: Reader of the releases – 04/28/2023

New & Noteworthy: Reader of the releases – 04/28/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. 2023 is flying by with April coming to a close! With the new Elvenking album to the live Cradle of Filth record, there’s so much...

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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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