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Former Suffocation guitarist Guy Marchais diagnosed with cancer

Former Suffocation guitarist Guy Marchais diagnosed with cancer

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 29, 2018 | Crowdfunding, News, Sad News

Former Suffocation guitarist Guy Marchais has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.The disease is a blood cancer that affects the body’s immune system and lymph nodes. A GoFundMe page has been created to help with medical expenses. “On January 19th, 2018, we found...
90s rock icon Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries) dead at 46

90s rock icon Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries) dead at 46

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 15, 2018 | News, Sad News, Video

  We are saddened to report that Dolores O’Riordan, the frontwoman of the alternative rock group The Cranberries has suddenly passed away. We are aware this isn’t considered metal, however, her style has been a major influence on music, especially for female...
Original Motörhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke dies of pneumonia

Original Motörhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke dies of pneumonia

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 11, 2018 | In Memoriam, Sad News

Today truly is the end of an era, as the last surviving member of Motörhead’s glory years, guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke, has died of pneumonia at the age of 67. The guitarist was in the band from the beginning, starting on...
Former Sworn Enemy drummer Paul Antignani has passed away

Former Sworn Enemy drummer Paul Antignani has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 9, 2018 | Sad News

We aren’t even two weeks into the new year and things are already moving up, down and sideways. Late last week we were relieved to hear that all charges were dropped for Decapitated, while earlier today, we were saddened to hear about the passing of Babymetal...
Babymetal guitarist Mikio Fujioka dead at 36

Babymetal guitarist Mikio Fujioka dead at 36

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 9, 2018 | In Memoriam, News, Sad News

  Babymetal’s Kami Band guitarist Mikio Fujioka, known as Ko-Gami has passed away. He was 36 years old, however, he was less than two weeks away from celebrating his 37th birthday on January 19th. The Metro reported that he fell from an observation deck on...
Legendary record producer Chris Tsangarides has passed away

Legendary record producer Chris Tsangarides has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 8, 2018 | Sad News

Sad news strikes once again. Over this past weekend, legendary record producer, sound engineer, and mixer Chris Tsangarides passed away yesterday morning (7th). The 61-year-old started the new year with an unfortunate battle with pneumonia and heart failure, according...
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Megadeth 2026: Final studio album, global farewell tour, and new Dave Mustaine memoir set for next year
Megadeth 2026: Final studio album, global farewell tour, and new Dave Mustaine memoir set for next year

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has announced that the band’s next studio album, due in early 2026, will be his final record. Shared with fans via his Vic Rattlehead persona, the statement also confirmed a global farewell tour launching next year, with the first dates...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Dance Releases Dance – 2/17/2023

New & Noteworthy: Dance Releases Dance – 2/17/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We were away last Friday to see Jason Newsted’s art gallery and concert in Jupiter, Florida. Therefore, we’ve looped the previous...

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New & Noteworthy: The Releases still awaiting – 2/03/2023

New & Noteworthy: The Releases still awaiting – 2/03/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We’ve reached February, where we finally get to hear the new chapter of Xandria with their new album, The Wonders Still Awaiting....

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New & Noteworthy: Chaos & Releases – 1/27/2023

New & Noteworthy: Chaos & Releases – 1/27/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We’ve reached the end of January! This past Friday’s releases (27th) have a heep of underground artists. Enjoy the surprises and...

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