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Niclas Engelin sitting out In Flames’ North American Tour, ex-Megadeth guitarist filling in

Niclas Engelin sitting out In Flames’ North American Tour, ex-Megadeth guitarist filling in

by Elise Yablon | Feb 13, 2019 | News, Touring

In Flames have announced guitarist Niclas Engelin will not be joining the band on their current North American tour. Instead, ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick will be coming in as a last-minute replacement. In a post to their Facebook page, the band wrote: “To...
Watch Corey Taylor, Rex Brown, Scott Ian, and more perform Pantera’s “Walk” at Dimebash

Watch Corey Taylor, Rex Brown, Scott Ian, and more perform Pantera’s “Walk” at Dimebash

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 25, 2019 | News, Video

Last night (24th), was the 2019 Dimebash, the annual event remembering Dimebag Darrell Abbott’s legacy. The tribute was held at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA as over 50 rock and metal artists participated in the jam. One of the highlighted moments from last...
Act of Defiance hits the road with Shattered Sun

Act of Defiance hits the road with Shattered Sun

by Chris Annunziata | Feb 2, 2018 | News, Touring

Act of Defiance dropped Old Scars, New Wounds back in September and have now announced a tour in support of the album. The band will spend the majority of March hitting up the west coast with thrashers Shattered Sun. Guitarist, Chris Broderick expressed his...
Remember When: Megadeth made a Christmas album for Jimmy Kimmel? Chris Broderick and Shawn Drover do! [Exclusive]

Remember When: Megadeth made a Christmas album for Jimmy Kimmel? Chris Broderick and Shawn Drover do! [Exclusive]

by Zach Shaw | Jul 12, 2016 | Columns, Remember When

It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal Insider...

Act of Defiance (post-Megadeth/Scar the Martyr/Shadows Fall) unveil new song

by Bram Teitelman | Jul 14, 2015 | New Music, News

The metal world was thrown for a loop last year when Megadeth’s guitarist, Chris Broderick and drummer, Shawn Drover, abruptly left the band. It was then revealed that the two would be joining former Scar the Martyr singer Henry Derek and Shadows Fall bassist...
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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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