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Metallica, Dave Mustaine, Faith No More, etc. pay tribute to Ray Burton

Metallica, Dave Mustaine, Faith No More, etc. pay tribute to Ray Burton

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 20, 2020 | News, Tributes

Metallica have paid tribute to Ray Burton, the father of late bassist Cliff Burton, who passed away on Wednesday (15th).  The heartfelt message started out as a full statement from the band expressing how his “beaming face would regularly greet” them: “It is with...
Ray Burton, father of the late Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, has died

Ray Burton, father of the late Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 19, 2020 | News, Sad News

We are deeply saddened to report, Ray Burton, the father of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, has passed away. Burton’s death was confirmed by his daughter/Cliff’s sister, Connie, who shared the news via social media, revealing he died on Wednesday....
32 Years later, Metallica continues to remember Cliff Burton

32 Years later, Metallica continues to remember Cliff Burton

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 27, 2018 | News, Tributes

Today marks thirty two years since the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton died due to a horrific bus accident in Sweden. We reflected on his passing two years ago as well as honored his eternal legacy. Earlier today, Metallica has shared an image of Burton with a...
Stream available for Cliff Burton documentary ‘The Salvation Kingdom’

Stream available for Cliff Burton documentary ‘The Salvation Kingdom’

by Zenae Zukowski | May 7, 2018 | News, Releases, Video

The Salvation Kingdom, a new documentary about the life and death of late Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, is now available. In this film, Burton’s biological big sister, Connie Burton, reveals untold stories as she answers questions such as his favorite hobbies, how...
Alameda County, CA naming this Saturday Cliff Burton Day

Alameda County, CA naming this Saturday Cliff Burton Day

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 7, 2018 | Awards

One of the saddest things about former Metallica bassist Cliff Burton’s death was how young he was when it happened. The talented bassist was only 24 when he died after Metallica’s bus crashed in 1986 as the band was touring in support of Master of...
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Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025
Explore 22 New albums just announced – 12/15/2025

A few weeks have flown since we shared 37 albums recently announced. Since then there’s now 2129 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album...

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Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025
Catch up now: 47 new songs/videos recently released – 12/14/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 47 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann unleashes “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht” video

Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has unleashed a video for his new single, “Alles ändert sich…ich nicht.” The characteristically dark and unsettling clip is directed by Horris & Frances. The track will also be available in physical formats, including “Alles...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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