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Crystal Fairy (Melvins/Le Butcherettes/The Mars Volta) streaming debut album right now

Crystal Fairy (Melvins/Le Butcherettes/The Mars Volta) streaming debut album right now

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 17, 2017 | New Music, News, Updates

  We’ve enjoyed Crystal Fairy since we heard “Drugs on the Bus,” a supergroup consisting of Melvins’ members Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover, At The Drive-In/Mars Volta’s Omar Rodriguez-López, and Le Butcherettes’ Teri Gender Bender. Just a week before their...
Crystal Fairy’s title track has us psyched for the rest of the album

Crystal Fairy’s title track has us psyched for the rest of the album

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 24, 2017 | New Music, Video

The Melvins are never hurting for inspiration. Over the last 30 years, they’ve released 25 albums, a handful of EPs, and have collaborated with countless other bands. On February 24th, yet another Melvins collaboration will see the light of day as Crystal Fairy...
Psycho Las Vegas adds Carcass, Cult of Luna, Oathbreaker, Sumac many more

Psycho Las Vegas adds Carcass, Cult of Luna, Oathbreaker, Sumac many more

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 19, 2016 | Festivals

After three years as a destination fest in Southern California, the Psycho California Fest became Psycho Las Vegas earlier this year. Giving attendees everyone from stoner legends like Boris and Yob to cool uncle music like Alice Cooper and Blue Oyster Cult in Sin...
Top 10s of the year from members of Melvins, Palms, Byzantine, Primordial, Oni, Gozu

Top 10s of the year from members of Melvins, Palms, Byzantine, Primordial, Oni, Gozu

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 19, 2016 | Best Of 2016

We’ve gotten a lot of great music this year, and while you may have been following along with our list of the best music of 2016 as according to us, the artists that made some of that music should have a say in it as well. That’s why we reached out to a...
Melvins, At The Drive In, Le Butcherettes supergroup Crystal Fairy take Drugs on the Bus

Melvins, At The Drive In, Le Butcherettes supergroup Crystal Fairy take Drugs on the Bus

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 4, 2016 | New Music

What would Melvins sound like with a female singer? What would At the Drive In sound like if they were sludgy? What if Le Butcherettes got heavy? All of those questions and more are answered by the formation of a new band, Crystal Fairy that consists of Melvins’...

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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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