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This week in streaming: SoundCloud launches subscription service, Tidal celebrates one year

This week in streaming: SoundCloud launches subscription service, Tidal celebrates one year

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 30, 2016 | News, Streaming Music

If there’s one place where the music industry keeps growing, it’s vinyl. But thankfully, there’s more than one, as streaming is experiencinga banner year as well. In fact, in 2015, the music industry actually brought in (slightly) more money than it...

Vision of Disorder bassist talks about consequences of music streaming

by Metal Insider | Feb 17, 2016 | Current Events, News, Streaming Music

In 2016, nearly everyone listens to music digitally. There’s iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, Soundcloud and more. The debate over whether it’s beneficial or not is endless. Today, Mick Fleischmann, bassist for Vision of Disorder voiced his opinion on the...

Women don’t know how to find music, most powerful man in music says

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 20, 2015 | News, Oops, Streaming Music, Stupid

From producing albums by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks and U2 to co-founding Interscope Records to co-founding Beats By Dre, it can’t be denied that Jimmy Iovine is one of the most successful businessmen not only in music, but overall business. Now one of the...

Rdio to shut down as Pandora acquires parts of it

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 16, 2015 | News, Streaming Music

While we’re going to end 2015 with more streaming services than we started it with, the landscape is certainly changing. It was announced today that Rdio will file for bankruptcy and shut down, with Pandora acquiring “key assets” of the on-demand...

Victory Records catalog back on Spotify

by Alix Vallecillo | Nov 10, 2015 | News, Streaming Music, Updates

It’s been a relatively dramatic few weeks following the dispute between Victory Records and Spotify, beginning with the label’s entire catalog taken down from the streaming service. Just last week, a leaked document brought up the possibility of laying off...

Leaked Victory email suggests layoffs, artist cuts may result from Spotify dispute

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 3, 2015 | News, Streaming Music

Last month Victory Records took a stand against Spotify in claiming that an audit done by independent organization Audiam found that the streaming service owed the label money (about $23,000) for a large number of streams. Spotify reacted by pulling the label’s...
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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

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

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...

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