by Ian Weber | Dec 16, 2025 | Touring
And that’s a wrap! If you’re taking a break from gift shopping to read this, I’d like to give you the most epic of high-five your hands personally show my gratitude for the epic gigs we saw together. This year in touring is drawing to a close, and...
by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 8, 2020 | Album Anniversary, Lists
2000, the beginning of a brand new century struck fear in many as the Y2K panic spread. Luckily, no computers burst into flames, and it wasn’t the end of the world. It’s hard to believe Wilson, the Volleyball from the movie Cast Away, is turning twenty this...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 10, 2020 | Break (Up) Stuff, Lists, Splits
As we saw with bands such as Mötley Crüe, Rage Against the Machine, Vio-lence, Mr.Bungle, Possessed, Exhorder, and many more that have disbanded/went on a hiatus and returned, there’s always a chance for a group to reform. They can also reappear for a quick reunion...
by Metal Insider | Dec 10, 2013 | New Music
There are only two weeks left of new releases for the year, so while you’re perusing the new music of 2013 and formulating your own Top 10 list, keep these final albums in mind and do whatever you have to in order to preview them! Mutoid Man, Helium...
by Zach Shaw | Nov 14, 2012 | Updates
Fans were slightly surprised when Nightwish announced singer Anette Olzon’s departure mid-way through tour. However, it came as an even bigger shock to learn that singer Floor Jansen (formerly of After Forever) had been planning to join the group on tour for some time...