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Marilyn Manson settles sexual assault lawsuit ahead of trial
Marilyn Manson (real name Brian Warner) has reportedly settled a sexual assault lawsuit with his accuser, who has remained anonymous, known as Jane Doe, a week before the scheduled trial. Rolling Stone reported a settlement was filed by Doe's attorney, Adam...
Blue Ridge Rock Festival investigated by health department amid attendees reporting gastrointestinal issues
The aftermath of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival three weeks ago continues to unravel. As we discussed in Metal Insider's headbangers' brawl, attendees report experiencing gastrointestinal issues. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is actively investigating...
New & Noteworthy: The releases ride again 9/29/2023
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s albums include the debut of a new death metal project from Volbeat’s Michael Poulsen and the return of...
Live Gig Review: Crowbar Conquers the Saint Vitus Bar on 9/22/23
After Igorrr broke down Irving Plaza the night prior, I did it up big time to fall out summer 2023 – and what better way to close it with than a lineup of Crowbar and Primitive Man at the Saint Vitus Bar? Although it was a sold-out show, with a 10:00 gig curfew...
Live Gig Review: Igorrr bulldozes Irving Plaza on 9/21/23
WOO, this spicy summer. MAN. Hey there! For the past three tropical months, we attended every gig, felt relief from the deep summer heat by spending some of our days hibernating with the air conditioner, and loaded UP on some post-work mojitos. So yeah, it was...
Aerosmith postpone ‘Peace Out’ tour
Rock icons Aerosmith have been forced to postpone their Peace Out farewell tour after Steven Tyler suffered from vocal cord damage. Initially, the group rescheduled six shows of the same tour to allow recovery time. However, sadly, the legendary vocalist has...
Songtradr acquires Bandcamp
According to a memo from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, posted earlier today, significant changes have occurred within the company, including a 16% reduction in the workforce due to overspending while investing in the next generation, such as "expanding Fortnite...
Track Premiere: Iron Axxis – “This Day”
New York instrumental metal project Iron Axxis are dropping their new song "This Day" on Friday (29th), giving fans a sneak peek of their upcoming album, 2286, set to release in early 2024. This track showcases their unique blend of progressive, guitar-driven...
Exclusive Album Stream: Australia’s Rocky’s Pride & Joy unveil debut LP ‘All The Colours of Darkness’ – a dive into doom and enigmatic wonders
Hailing from Adelaide, South Australia, meet doom trio Rocky's Pride & Joy, set to release their debut LP, All the Colours of Darkness, on Friday (29th)via Electric Valley Records. This eerie and enigmatic album explores occult rituals, parasites,...
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Wolves In The Throne Room drop “Initiates of the White Hart” visualizer
American black metal outfit Wolves In The Throne Room have shared a visualizer for their new song, "Initiates of the White Hart." The track is taken from their upcoming EP, Crypt of Ancestral Knowledge, out September 29th via Relapse Records. This release...
The Lion’s Daughter reach the “End Credits” in new video
St. Louis horror metal outfit The Lion's Daughter have shared a video for their eerie new single, "End Credits." Created by Jakov Burov, the video is not for the faint of heart. The track is taken from the group's upcoming album, Bath House, out October 13,...
Cynic to release ‘Uroboric Forms’ reissue in November
While celebrating their 30th-anniversary tour for Focus, Cynic have announced the reissue of Uroboric Forms. This compilation showcases pivotal demos leading up to their groundbreaking debut. The band's frontman, Paul Masvidal, likened the demos to young...
New & Noteworthy, April 1st: One more for the road
Despite the date on the calendar, today's new release list is no joke! There are tons of amazing new releases to listen to today - check them all out and enjoy the great new metal! Ronnie James Dio - This is Your Life (Rhino) This is a very special...
New & Noteworthy 3/25: Do not go gently
This week will be tough for most of us, as the sudden passing of Dave Brockie weighs heavily on the metal community. However, the music must continue, and I can think of no better way to celebrate Brockie's life than by doing these two things - supporting one of the...
New & Noteworthy, 3/11: Daybreak
Leaving a longtime record label and starting over with a new one is never easy, but it's become commonplace in the modern record industry, so artists need to be prepared. Today, our list is topped by a band experiencing such a change right now, along with a new...