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Erik Wunder (Cobalt, Man’s Gin) has passed away

Erik Wunder (Cobalt, Man’s Gin) has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 1, 2025 | News, Sad News

Erik Wunder, the creative force behind blackened sludge bands Cobalt and Man’s Gin, has reportedly passed away at the age of 42. While no official cause of death has been publicly confirmed, Metal Archives lists heart failure as the cause, stating that Wunder died on...
Contrition (Novembers Doom, Chrome Waves, etc.) are here with “Broken Mortal Coil”

Contrition (Novembers Doom, Chrome Waves, etc.) are here with “Broken Mortal Coil”

by Mark Zapata | Aug 31, 2021 | Metal on Metal, News, Releases, Video

  Chicago has become the birthplace of Contrition, a heavy metal band comprised of former and current members of Nachtmystium, Wolvhammer, Usurper, Cobalt, Yakuza, Novembers Doom, Chrome Waves, Bones, and more. Disorder Recordings reveal the release date of the...
Metal Insider’s 225 Best Metal Albums of the Decade (2010-2019)

Metal Insider’s 225 Best Metal Albums of the Decade (2010-2019)

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 16, 2019 | Lists

As each year approaches its end, we share our year-end lists highlighting the best of the best of the year. However, we were taken aback, realizing that not only will 2020 mark a new year, it also marks a brand new decade. It’s true what they say; time flies...
Crowdfunding campaign launched for Cobalt’s Charlie Fell following accident

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Cobalt’s Charlie Fell following accident

by Bram Teitelman | Sep 20, 2017 | Crowdfunding

Irony is a bitch. Keep that in mind as this story unfolds. Cobalt frontman Charlie Fell suffered a freak accident onstage at the last show of their tour in Poland. A fan reached out to hug him as the show ended, and Charlie, well, fell. Landing on his left foot, it...
Cobalt’s North American tour postponed due to foot injury

Cobalt’s North American tour postponed due to foot injury

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 8, 2017 | News

Cobalt frontman Charlie Fell shattered his foot after their last gig in Poland on May 14th.  After a few weeks of negotiation, including debating if he should perform in a wheelchair, the group decided it’s best to postpone their upcoming North American Tour. The...
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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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