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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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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...

The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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...

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...

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...