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Baroness issue statement on the passing of Allen Blickle

Baroness issue statement on the passing of Allen Blickle

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 8, 2025 | News

Following the sad news of the passing of former Baroness drummer Allen Blickle, vocalist/guitarist John Baizley came forward earlier today (8th) to address the significant loss. Baizley issued the statement on the band’s social media, expressing: “It...
Baroness issue statement on the passing of Allen Blickle

Former Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 8, 2025 | News, Sad News

Former Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has reportedly passed away at the age of 42. Blickle was part of the group’s original Savannah, GA progressive metal lineup, joining in 2003. It was shortly after the band’s horrific 2012 European bus accident, which...
Metal Insider roundup: 17 recent tour and festival reveals – 8/20/2025

Metal Insider roundup: 17 recent tour and festival reveals – 8/20/2025

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 20, 2025 | Lists, Touring

The past two weeks have been packed with new singles and album announcements.The momentum shows no signs of slowing. From major tours to festival reveals, Metal Insider has rounded up 17 of the latest announcements so you can catch up on what you may have missed or...
Baroness announce ‘Red & Blue Tour – Part II’

Baroness announce ‘Red & Blue Tour – Part II’

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 18, 2025 | Touring

Following a sold-out East Coast run, Baroness will bring their Red Album and Blue Record performances to Western North America this fall. The tour offers fans an intimate experience featuring rarely played tracks, exclusive vinyl, and themed merch. Tickets are...
Concert Calendar (5/09-5/15): Mild Days and Hot Nights – Emperor, Primus & more

Concert Calendar (5/09-5/15): Mild Days and Hot Nights – Emperor, Primus & more

by Ian Weber | May 9, 2025 | Touring

Beautiful, beautiful, gorgeous, beautiful, my fellow concert junkies. Thanks for checking out the best and condensed way to find out about gigs where I highlight all of the shows worth checking out this week as we ride forth into another wild month for live music....
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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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