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Devin Townsend believes Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger is “more of a metalhead” than he is

Devin Townsend believes Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger is “more of a metalhead” than he is

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 3, 2023 | News

  While many place Devin Townsend on a pedestal, where his work will more or less be expected to land in our year-end lists, Townsend himself believes artists such as Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger are more of a metalhead. Townsend recently spoke to Ultimate Guitar...
Anneke Van Giersbergen, Chad Kroeger, Steve Vai & more among guests on Devin Townsend album ‘Empath’

Anneke Van Giersbergen, Chad Kroeger, Steve Vai & more among guests on Devin Townsend album ‘Empath’

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 4, 2018 | News

While Devin Townsend has disbanded his Devin Townsend Project, he did mention the possibility of it returning after completing three solo albums. Townsend’s current focus has been his new record Empath, which has an unconfirmed release date set for March, 2019....
People are campaigning for a Nirvana reunion with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger

People are campaigning for a Nirvana reunion with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 27, 2018 | News

These days are becoming more difficult to tell the difference between true or false news as bizarre stories continue to surface. For instance, over 26,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org to drink red liquid from a black sarcophagus that was recently opened...
Billy Corgan defends Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger

Billy Corgan defends Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 14, 2017 | Interviews, News

Remember Smashing Pumpkins? Their breakthrough album Siamese Dream is a stone cold classic, but around the time they changed their name to The Smashing Pumpkins and insisted everyone call them that, we kind of lost interest in the pretentiousness of it all....
Corey Taylor says Chad Kroeger’s bandmates apologized following ‘Nickelback lite’ comment

Corey Taylor says Chad Kroeger’s bandmates apologized following ‘Nickelback lite’ comment

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 27, 2017 | News, Updates

Corey Taylor has been on the road with Stone Sour, and during their trek, fans from across North America have been shouting, “fuck Nickelback.” It all started when Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger called Stone Sour, “Nickelback lite.” Taylor’s first reaction was to...
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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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