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Former Annihilator vocalist Coburn Pharr passes away

Former Annihilator vocalist Coburn Pharr passes away

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 26, 2025 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to report former Annihilator vocalist Coburn Pharr has passed away at the age of 62. Pharr fronted the band’s acclaimed 1990 album Never, Neverland, featuring tracks like “Road to Ruin,” “I Am In Command,” and...
Annihilator to commemorate 35th Anniversary of ‘Alice In Hell’ at Topfest 2024

Annihilator to commemorate 35th Anniversary of ‘Alice In Hell’ at Topfest 2024

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 23, 2023 | News

    Canadian thrashers Annihilator will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their iconic Alice In Hell album in 2024. The group announced an exclusive performance of the classic 1989 record at Topfest 2024 in Slovakia next June. Stu Block will join as the...
Metal By Numbers 3/9: Scorpions are chart believers

Metal By Numbers 3/9: Scorpions are chart believers

by Chris Annunziata | Mar 18, 2022 | Metal By Numbers

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.   Notable Debuts: Scorpions, Rock Believer (Spinefarm) Debut # 4 12,125 sold This is the German band’s nineteenth studio album.    ...
Metal By Numbers 3/2: Immolation top the charts

Metal By Numbers 3/2: Immolation top the charts

by Chris Annunziata | Mar 18, 2022 | Metal By Numbers

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.     Notable Debuts: Immolation, Acts Of God (Nuclear Blast) Debut #50 1,550 sold The eleventh studio album from the New York death...
New & Noteworthy: The Impera of new music – 3/11/2022

New & Noteworthy: The Impera of new music – 3/11/2022

by Metal Insider | Mar 11, 2022 | New & Noteworthy

  New & Noteworthy, Metal Insider’s weekly column highlights some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week, we’re catching up with March 11th through February 11th 2022’s releases, which features new music from Ghost, Crowbar,...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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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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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

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...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

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...

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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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