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Today in WTF: CBGB opening restaurant in Newark Airport

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 21, 2015 | Food, News, WTF?!

When you think of CBGB’s, you think of a lot of things: The birthplace of punk rock in New York City, hardcore matinees, a forgettable film that came out a few years back, and of course, the Newark Liberty International Airport. Wait, what? Scratch that last...

Every Time I Die fan snuck in backstage, discussed band with Jordan Buckley

by Alix Vallecillo | Dec 16, 2015 | News, WTF?!

Going backstage is overrated and some people don’t really know this. If there’s a chance for a fan to go back there, expecting to have a thoughtful and deep conversation with their favorite musicians, said fan will take it and will try his best to make his...

Guantanamo prisoner ‘tortured’ with Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again”

by Alix Vallecillo | Dec 15, 2015 | News, WTF?!

Saudi-born Shaker Aamer is a UK resident recently released from Guantanamo Bay after being accused of extreme terrorism but never was charged. The British resident, who spent 13 years imprisoned gave his first interview to the BBC detailing his incarceration...

President Obama would like to remind you he’s not the lead singer of Korn

by Alix Vallecillo | Nov 12, 2015 | News, Video, WTF?!

The United States of America is pretty generic when it comes to presidents, unlike other countries like Indonesia who boasts an avid metal head as their president so it’s a bit of a surprise to see the leader of the free world doing any sort of metal allegory in...

Candidate for US Senate sacrifices goat, drinks it’s blood

by Alix Vallecillo | Oct 5, 2015 | News, WTF?!

Florida is the place for the oddest stories in the entire country and some of them are more metal than others – like the latest one where a current candidate for a seat in the senate admitted killing a goat and drinking its blood to thank the god of nature....

Rage Against the Machine bassist thinks ISIS, moon landing faked

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 4, 2015 | News, WTF?!

We have nothing bad to say about Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave bassist Tim Commerford’s music. He’s a solid bassist that, as half of Rage’s rhythm section, is responsible for some of the best grooves of the early ’90s. However, once...
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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: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

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 albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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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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