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Metal community pays tribute to late Brent Hinds (1974–2025)

Metal community pays tribute to late Brent Hinds (1974–2025)

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 22, 2025 | News, Tributes

Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds was preparing for the next chapter of his career, with plans for a fall European run alongside his band Fiend Without a Face and his solo trek, An Evening with Brent Hinds. Those plans came to a tragic end following a fatal...
Remembering Ozzy: Wacken drone tribute, Opeth cover, and Kelly Osbourne’s heartfelt post

Remembering Ozzy: Wacken drone tribute, Opeth cover, and Kelly Osbourne’s heartfelt post

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 5, 2025 | News, Tributes, Video

The passing of Ozzy Osbourne continues to send waves of grief through the global metal community. From heartfelt personal reflections to public tributes on massive stages, the love and respect for the Prince of Darkness keep pouring in. Whether it’s through a touching...
ICYMI: Five Metallica Updates: Sphere rumors, Ozzy tribute, Beavis & Butt-Head cameo, Tomorrowland rescue & more

ICYMI: Five Metallica Updates: Sphere rumors, Ozzy tribute, Beavis & Butt-Head cameo, Tomorrowland rescue & more

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 28, 2025 | News, Tributes, Updates, Video

While Metal Insider has spent much of the past week mourning, processing, and reflecting on the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, we’ve also been curating our extensive Honoring Ozzy feature, a tribute collection featuring as many dedications as we could find (and we know there...
Six Ways the World Honored Ozzy Osbourne this weekend: Birmingham, Geezer, Malakian & more

Six Ways the World Honored Ozzy Osbourne this weekend: Birmingham, Geezer, Malakian & more

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 28, 2025 | News, Tributes, Video

Last week was a difficult one, and the grief continues to weigh heavily following the passing of Ozzy Osbourne on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Kelly Osbourne has been sharing heartfelt tributes via her Instagram Stories, offering a personal look at her bond with her...
Honoring Ozzy Osbourne: tributes to the Prince of Darkness

Honoring Ozzy Osbourne: tributes to the Prince of Darkness

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 23, 2025 | News, Tributes

The world lost a legend on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. A pioneer. A king. The Prince of Darkness. A true architect of heavy metal through his legacy with Black Sabbath and his unforgettable solo career. Ozzy was 76 years old. He had been...
Remembering late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, 37 years later

Remembering late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, 37 years later

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 27, 2023 | Tributes

    September 27 remains a painful day etched in the hearts of many, marking the tragic loss of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Thirty-seven years later, Metallica honors his enduring legacy by including songs like “Orion” in...
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Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’
Puscifer launch new comic series ‘Tales From the Pusciverse’

Puscifer officially launched their first-ever comic series, Tales From the Pusciverse. The debut issue centers on the character Bellendia Black. The group recently shared more visual details on the comic series during the visualizer for their latest single,...

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The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video
The Hirsch Effekt drop “Die Brücke” video

German rock/metal trio The Hirsch Effekt have never been especially interested in blunt-force emotionalism. Their music has always behaved more like a conversation you replay later, wondering why it felt heavier after the fact. Their new single, “Die Brücke,” leans...

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Bullet breakdown new album ‘Kickstarter’ with track-by-track guide
Bullet breakdown new album ‘Kickstarter’ with track-by-track guide

Swedish heavy metal outfit Bullet have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide on their new album, Kickstarter, available now. Formed in 2001 with a mission to carry the torch of late '70s and early '80s heavy metal, the group has spent nearly 25...

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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

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 muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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