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Don’t worry, Foo Fighters aren’t breaking up, and here’s video to prove it

by Zach Shaw | Mar 2, 2016 | News, Updates, We're Keeping The Band Together

24 hours ago, the Foo Fighters promised they would be making a “band” announcement, just as rumors about them possibly breaking up started to spread amongst media outlets. Then a few hours before said announcement was slated to be made, video of drummer Taylor Hawkins...

Godsmack almost broke up, says frontman

by Matt Brown | Jun 2, 2014 | News, We're Keeping The Band Together

Godsmack has a new album coming out this summer titled 1000hp (that stands for horsepower, not hit points, for the record) and it will be the band’s sixth studio album. However, the album apparently almost didn’t happen according to frontman Sully Erna,...

Axl Rose denies retirement rumors, claims “I’m not going anywhere”

by Zach Shaw | May 22, 2014 | News, Updates, We're Keeping The Band Together

Well that was fast. Shortly after rumors of Axl Rose’s retirement hit the web, Guns N’ Roses quickly took to Facebook to shoot down the gossip. The above image of Axl and the text “I’m Not Going Anywhere” was uploaded to the band’s Facebook page. In case that wasn’t...

Brian Johnson denies that AC/DC are retiring

by Zach Shaw | Apr 16, 2014 | News, Updates, We're Keeping The Band Together

Earlier this week, conflicting reports broke out about the future of AC/DC. Some were reporting that Malcolm Young had become too ill to even record and thus the rock legends were calling it quits, while others were calling the news hogwash. Now we have word from an...

The Faceless not breaking up, according to Michael Keene

by Metal Insider | Oct 7, 2013 | Break (Up) Stuff, We're Keeping The Band Together

Michael Keene of The Faceless is dispelling any rumors that the band is breaking up. Being asked of the potential split, he told Heavy Blog Is Heavy the following: “No absolutely not. I don’t know what part of an international world tour, being on a great tour...

Exodus Pulls Out Of Maryland Deathfest, Reassures Fans That They Are Not Disbanding

by Zach Shaw | Apr 4, 2013 | Cancellations, We're Keeping The Band Together

Yesterday morning, it was revealed that Exodus were pulling out of this year’s Maryland Deathfest due to a “VARIETY of personal issues and matters with one of the members.” While guitarist Gary Holt recently stated that he wouldn’t abandon Exodus to join Slayer...

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Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”

Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...

The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video

Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...

Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his third solo album, Skunkworks, Bruce Dickinson has unveiled newly remixed Dolby Atmos versions of both Skunkworks and his 1990 debut Tattooed Millionaire, available now via BMG Rights Management. The releases follow last...

New & Noteworthy: The New Releases – 2/20/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new music from the likes of New Found Glory, Brian James, Exhumed, Yungblud and Sylosis amongst the many...

New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

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 Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...