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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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Arcadea unveil title track from upcoming album ‘The Exodus of Gravity’
Arcadea unveil title track from upcoming album ‘The Exodus of Gravity’

Arcadea, the synth-driven cosmic trio featuring Brann Dailor (Mastodon), Core Atoms, and João Nogueira (ex-Hiss From the Moat), have dropped a visualizer for the title track from their upcoming album The Exodus of Gravity, scheduled to arrive on August 22 via Relapse...

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Helloween share “Universe (Gravity For Hearts)” lyric video
Helloween share “Universe (Gravity For Hearts)” lyric video

German power metal giants Helloween have unveiled a lyric video for their lengthy new single, “Universe (Gravity For Hearts).” Written by Sascha Gerstner, the song is taken from the group's upcoming album, Giants & Monsters, scheduled to arrive on August 29th via...

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Sabaton return with two new tracks ahead of new album ‘Legends’
Sabaton return with two new tracks ahead of new album ‘Legends’

Swedish metal giants Sabaton have announced their 11th studio album, Legends, due out October 17 via Better Noise Music. The album marks the band’s debut with the label. Alongside the announcement, these metal warriors have released two brand-new tracks: “The Duelist”...

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New & Noteworthy: October 29th, 2021 – Hushed and New Music

New & Noteworthy: October 29th, 2021 – Hushed and 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 music from Mastodon and more! For last week's releases you can read the previous New & Noteworthy, and...

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New & Noteworthy: October 15th, 2021 – The New Music Underground Fire

New & Noteworthy: October 15th, 2021 – The New Music Underground Fire

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

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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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