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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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Myrkur unveils new song “Touch My Love And Die”
Myrkur unveils new song “Touch My Love And Die”

Myrkur has unveiled a new single, “Touch My Love And Die,” which will be performed at the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix on February 14. The winner of the competition will go on to represent Denmark at Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The track is a dark, cinematic ballad that...

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Sirenia unveil “Callous Eyes” video
Sirenia unveil “Callous Eyes” video

Gothic symphonic metal outfit Sirenia have unveiled a video for their latest single, “Callous Eyes.” The track is the second single taken from their upcoming album, Amanita Messis. The forthcoming effort marks an important chapter for Sirenia as they celebrate their...

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Poison the Well announce spring 2026 headline tour with Converge
Poison the Well announce spring 2026 headline tour with Converge

Metalcore veterans Poison the Well have announced a Spring 2026 North American headline tour. Support will come from Converge, with Balmora, SPY, The Armed, and The Barbarians of California appearing on select dates. The tour coincides with the release of Peace in...

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

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...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

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 the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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