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Harley Flanagan discusses Cro-Mags legacy, infamous stabbing incident

Harley Flanagan discusses Cro-Mags legacy, infamous stabbing incident

by Metal Insider | Apr 28, 2016 | Exclusive, Interviews, News

New York City’s Cro-Mags originally formed in 1981 and carried the flag for crossover hardcore. Although seemingly now an underground phenomenon relegated to small clubs, their fearless ex-bass player and songwriter, Harley Flanagan, has both been quite prolific this...

Bad Brains guitarist Dr. Know’s condition allegedly improving

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 4, 2015 | News, Updates

The hardcore, punk and metal communities were stunned yesterday when it came to light that Bad Brains guitarist  Gary “Dr. Know” Miller was on life support following an undisclosed illness. There’s still little known about what the 57 year-old...

This is Hardcore 2015 Set for a Strong 10 Year Anniversary

by Metal Insider | Mar 30, 2015 | Events, News

The yearly hardcore fest is ready to take Philadelphia by storm once again. It will be taking place July 23 at the Union Transfer and July 24, 25, and 26 at the Electric Factory. This is Hardcore 2015 (or This is Hardcore X) is celebrating the festival’s 10 year...

All star metal, punk lineups to play at Vice 20th Anniversary party

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 5, 2014 | Events, News

20 years ago, Vice Magazine launched in Montreal as Voice of Montreal. Two years later, they changed their name to Vice, then moved to New York City. Since then, to say it’s grown would be an understatement. Much more than just a magazine, it’s now an...

Metal appears on lists of NYC albums, successful bands by state

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 20, 2014 | Lists

If you’re reading this, you like metal, and you’re probably proud of your home state. But you’re probably wondering who the most successful artist is in your state. A Reddit user was, and cross-referenced the RIAA’s list of the top 250...
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Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film
Vreid unveil new single “Kraken” as official soundtrack to upcoming film

Vreid have unveiled a new instrumental single, "Kraken," written as the official soundtrack piece for the upcoming international film of the same name. The track taps into the band's blackened Sognametal roots, inspired by the mythology and landscapes of Norway's...

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Textures breakdown new album ‘Genotype’ with track-by-track guide
Textures breakdown new album ‘Genotype’ with track-by-track guide

Dutch progressive metal veterans Textures are back with Genotype, their long-awaited new album, out today (23rd). Serving as a conceptual counterpart to 2016’s Phenotype, Genotype isn’t a continuation so much as a reset, written entirely from scratch and self-produced...

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The Grudge That Should Not Be: Album Review: Megadeth’s final record
The Grudge That Should Not Be: Album Review: Megadeth’s final record

The overall seventeenth, self-titled album marks the beginning of the end for Megadeth. Dave Mustaine deserves credit. That part isn't up for debate. Getting kicked out of Metallica, starting over, and building Megadeth into one of the defining bands of American...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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