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Columbus club where Dimebag Darrell Abbott was murdered is no more

Columbus club where Dimebag Darrell Abbott was murdered is no more

by Mark Zapata | Dec 8, 2021 | News

December 8th 2004, the world lost a legend. Pantera and Damageplan guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott was murdered seventeen years ago today, and the site of the incident is no more. The Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio, has officially been...
One last look at Alrosa Villa where Dimebag was lost

One last look at Alrosa Villa where Dimebag was lost

by Mark Zapata | Jun 16, 2021 | News, Video

  We recently reported the club where “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott was murdered is being transformed into affordable housing in Columbus, Ohio. Well, take your last look down below because PcP Films and RSL TV have uploaded new video of the Alrosa Villa...
60 bands disbanded in the 21st Century so far (2000-2020)

60 bands disbanded in the 21st Century so far (2000-2020)

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 10, 2020 | Break (Up) Stuff, Lists, Splits

As we saw with bands such as Mötley Crüe, Rage Against the Machine, Vio-lence, Mr.Bungle, Possessed, Exhorder, and many more that have disbanded/went on a hiatus and returned, there’s always a chance for a group to reform. They can also reappear for a quick reunion...
Vinnie Paul among those snubbed at Grammys ‘In Memoriam’ segment

Vinnie Paul among those snubbed at Grammys ‘In Memoriam’ segment

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 11, 2019 | Awards

Like birds flying south for the winter or stores putting out their holiday decorations in mid-September, there are some yearly traditions that will continue on long after we’re gone. Bitching about the Grammy awards, specifically who was left off the ‘In...
Vinnie Paul among those snubbed at Grammys ‘In Memoriam’ segment

Vinnie Paul tribute sets announced ft members of FFDP, KoRn, Godsmack, HELLYEAH, Deftones and more

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 6, 2018 | Festivals, News

The upcoming two festivals Louder Than Life and Monster Energy Aftershock will both feature a special tribute set to the late Pantera/HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul. Jose Mangin of SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal will be hosting the Vinnie Paul All Star Tribute for both events....
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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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