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Kid Rock’s personal assistant dies in ATV crash

Kid Rock’s personal assistant dies in ATV crash

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 27, 2016 | News, Sad News

Condolences are in order for Kid Rock, who found his personal assistant Michael Sacha dead at his home in Nashville on Monday. Sacha apparently suffered an all terrain vehicle accident on Sunday evening. Apparently, he as found on an embankment not far from...
Former King Conquer guitarist dies of suspected drug overdose

Former King Conquer guitarist dies of suspected drug overdose

by Metal Insider | Apr 6, 2016 | In Memoriam, News, Sad News

It’s always a solemn day in metal when someone dies. Unfortunately, John Byrd (formerly of King Conquer) joined the many who have passed in 2016. While it’s suspected it was a drug overdose, the band says they don’t want to be the ones to confirm how...
Gates of Ishtar drummer Oscar Karlsson dead at 39

Gates of Ishtar drummer Oscar Karlsson dead at 39

by Alix Vallecillo | Mar 5, 2016 | In Memoriam, News, Sad News

This year has been a tragic one for the rock and metal community with the passing of so many musicians since January and, unfortunately, the trend is not slowing down. Swedish drummer Oscar Karlsson, known for his work with the melodic death metal bands The Duskfall...
Multiple rock band members killed in drunk driving crash

Multiple rock band members killed in drunk driving crash

by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 16, 2016 | In Memoriam, News, Sad News

Yesterday night, we reported on the unfortunate news about Toronto’s heavy metal band Cauldron getting into a car crash during their tour with Enforcer, Warbringer and Exmortus. Gladly, no one was seriously injured and guitarist Ian Chains is expected to have a...
Director of ‘Until the Light Takes Us’ diagnosed with cancer

Director of ‘Until the Light Takes Us’ diagnosed with cancer

by Metal Insider | Feb 15, 2016 | Crowdfunding, News, Sad News

It’s a sad day in the metal community. Aaron Aites, the director of documentary Until the Light Takes Us, (the film about Norwegian black metal) has been diagnosed with cancer. His fiance, Audrey Ewell launched a GoFundMe page yesterday, explaining the...

Driver in Wormreich/Khaotika crash was drunk, charged with homicide

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 14, 2016 | News, Sad News, Updates

Last year was a rough one for losses in the metal world. And while Lemmy’s death ushered things out on a particularly cruel note, let’s not forget the awful van crash in April of last year that claimed the lives of two members of Wormreich and a member of...
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The Acacia Strain drop new song and warn of new album
The Acacia Strain drop new song and warn of new album

Every other year, right around this time, we are re-invited to theorize that Vincent Bennet is actually the one in control of Lucifers PR, and the invite to listen to his bands album always dominates the entire industry and makes people realize that nothing is...

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Nine Inch Nails drop first single from Tron: Ares soundtrack
Nine Inch Nails drop first single from Tron: Ares soundtrack

Nine Inch Nails have released “As Alive As You Need Me To Be,” the first single from the upcoming Tron: Ares soundtrack, scheduled to arrive on September 19 via Interscope Records. The track marks the band’s first new material in five years and also serves as their...

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Deftones unveil “My Mind Is A Mountain” video
Deftones unveil “My Mind Is A Mountain” video

Deftones have released the official music video for their latest single, “My Mind Is A Mountain.” The track appears on their upcoming album Private Music, scheduled to arrive on August 22 via Reprise/Warner. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:

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New & Noteworthy: October 8th, 2021 – In the Court of the New Music

New & Noteworthy: October 8th, 2021 – In the Court of the New Music

                                  New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week feature new...

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New & Noteworthy: October 1st, 2021 – New Music of the Sinner

New & Noteworthy: October 1st, 2021 – New Music of the Sinner

                                        New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week....

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New & Noteworthy: September 17th, 2021 – Torn New Releases

New & Noteworthy: September 17th, 2021 – Torn New Releases

        New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week feature new music from Carcass, Insomnium, Alien Weaponry, and more! For last week's...

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