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Brandon Ellis to fill in for Cannibal Corpse’s Rob Barrett on U.S. tour

Brandon Ellis to fill in for Cannibal Corpse’s Rob Barrett on U.S. tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 4, 2025 | News, Touring

Former The Black Dahlia Murder guitarist Brandon Ellis will step in for Cannibal Corpse’s Rob Barrett on the band’s upcoming U.S. tour. The trek kicks off on September 15 in Nashville, TN and wraps on October 22 in Charlotte, NC, with support from Municipal Waste,...
Brandon Ellis exits The Black Dahlia Murder after nine years

Brandon Ellis exits The Black Dahlia Murder after nine years

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 21, 2025 | News

Guitarist Brandon Ellis has announced his departure from The Black Dahlia Murder after nine years with the band. Ellis, who joined in 2016, played on the last three albums: Nightbringers (2017), Verminous (2020), and Servitude (2024). In a statement yesterday (20th),...
Metal Mixer: from Escuela Grind to Insomnium: band drama, ghosting, & lineup updates

Metal Mixer: from Escuela Grind to Insomnium: band drama, ghosting, & lineup updates

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 23, 2024 | Drama Bloody Drama, Lists, News

Amidst surprise reunion announcements, new album reveals, and anticipation for a bustling year of tours, there’s also been a sprinkle of drama and potential mysteries. Contrasting our previous list of member departures, this roundup includes the events that...
The Black Dahlia Murder announce new album “Verminous” and drop self-titled track

The Black Dahlia Murder announce new album “Verminous” and drop self-titled track

by Chris Annunziata | Feb 4, 2020 | New Music, Video

The Black Dahlia Murder have announced their new record Verminous will be released on April 19th via Metal Blade records. The band has also shared a lyric video of the self-titled track, which can be heard below. Guitarist Brandon Ellis took hold of the...

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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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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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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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