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Keyboard maestro Vitalij Kuprij (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) has passed away at 49

Keyboard maestro Vitalij Kuprij (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) has passed away at 49

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 21, 2024 | News, Sad News

  We are saddened to report that Ukrainian-American keyboard maestro Vitalij Kuprij has passed away at 49. Known for his contributions to progressive metal bands like Artension and Ring of Fire and touring with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Kuprij has left a...
Sad News: MC5 co-founder Wayne Kramer has passed away

Sad News: MC5 co-founder Wayne Kramer has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 4, 2024 | Sad News

  We are saddened to report the passing of Wayne Kramer, cofounder/guitarist-vocalist of the legendary Detroit punk group MC5. According to a social media post on Friday (2nd), the 75-year-old musician died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.    The...
Former Cryptopsy vocalist Martin Lacroix has passed away

Former Cryptopsy vocalist Martin Lacroix has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 18, 2024 | News, Sad News

  Former Cryptopsy vocalist and visual artist Martin Lacroix has passed away. The Canadian technical death metal outfit mourned the loss of their former frontman earlier today (18th) on social media with the following statement:   “Farewell to...
Ex-Scorpions/Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak dead at 61

Ex-Scorpions/Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak dead at 61

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 9, 2024 | News, Sad News

  Kingdom Come, ex-Scorpions drummer James Kottak has passed away at 61. The news was first reported on Metal Sludge. Kottak’s daughter said to TMZ that her father passed away earlier this morning (9th) in Louisville, KY. Details behind the circumstances...
Magnum co-founder Tony Clarkin has passed away

Magnum co-founder Tony Clarkin has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 9, 2024 | News, Sad News

    In a heartbreaking turn of events, Magnum co-founder Tony Clarkin, passed away at 77. This sad news follows the recent cancellation of the band’s spring tour, prompted by Clarkin’s revelation of a rare and incurable spinal condition. Despite...
Torben Ulrich, Father of Lars Ulrich, Has Passed Away

Torben Ulrich, Father of Lars Ulrich, Has Passed Away

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 20, 2023 | News, Sad News

In a heartfelt statement late this evening (20th), Lars Ulrich shared the passing of his father, Torben Ulrich, at the age of 95. The Metallica drummer expressed gratitude for his father’s 95 years filled with adventures, unique experiences, and a profound...
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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025
Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 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 album...

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Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases and Monsters – 8/29/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases and Monsters – 8/29/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of The Hives, Lathe Of Heaven, Pinkshift, Vicious Rumors and Helloween among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Private Releases – 8/22/2025

New & Noteworthy: Private Releases – 8/22/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Deftones, Three Days Grace, Burning Witches, Blackbriar and Arcadia among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025

New & Noteworthy: Bright as Metal Releases – 08/15 – 08/08/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out. The last couple of weeks have seen new music from the likes of Good Charlotte, Halestorm, Attack! Attack!, Babymetal, Chevelle, Rise Against,...

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