Tag Archives: Dead Kennedys

Metal Insider’s top 10 most shocking moments of 2015

Posted by on December 23, 2015

As we look back at 2015, it was a pretty batshit crazy year all around. There were tons of releases, almost as many tours, and as jaded at the metal community is, there are always a handful of things that take everyone by surprise. Given the way the year wound up, the #1 most shocking moment […]

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Timbaland reps Misfits, Dead Kennedys on ‘The Daily Show’

Posted by on November 18, 2015

It’s been a minute since we’ve seen someone famous try to co-opt punk culture. A few years ago, it was Chris Brown wearing a Noel Austin-designed jacket with Municipal Waste, Cro-Mags and Suicidal Tendencies patches on it. Kanye West also wore Metal Church-inspired sweatpants, and Rihanna has worn a Krokus shirt/dress last year. Why are we […]

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Jello Biafra joins Napalm Death on stage

Posted by on March 2, 2015

At a recent show at the Oakland Metro Opera House, in Oakland, CA, Jello Biafra joined Napalm Death on stage to sing “Nazi Punks, Fuck Off!” a song originally sang by Jello with the Dead Kennedys way back in 1981. That was the same year that Napalm Death got their start! We recently asked Napalm Death vocalist Barney Greenway […]

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Sex act happens onstage at Dead Kennedys concert (NSFW)

Posted by on January 19, 2015

The Dead Kennedys haven’t released an album since 1986, nor has original vocalist Jello Biafra hasn’t been in the band since then. However, they’re still touring, and their Thursday (15) show in Solana Beach., CA  put them back in the news for the first time in a while. No, not because of their music, but something […]

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Recap: GWAR-B-Q evolves, sets stage for band’s next act

Posted by on August 18, 2014

This past weekend, many of metal, hardcore and punk’s elite descended on Richmond, VA’s Hadad’s Lake not just for the 5th annual GWAR-B-Q, but also to pay tribute to fallen frontman Dave Brockie and his altar ego Oderus Urungus. And while first and foremost, the event remained a celebration of all things GWAR, there was […]

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Misfits join GWAR-B-Q lineup; Jello Biafra to MC Brockie memorial

Posted by on July 23, 2014

The lineup for the Metal Insider-sponsored GWAR-B-Q is already stacked, but it’s just gotten even more impressive. Misfits have just been announced as the special secret guest for the event, taking place on August 16th. That means that if you’re a VIP ticketholder, you’ll get to meet Jerry Only at the Meet and Meat. If […]

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Megadeth, Rush, Skid Row And More Among 125 Artists Who Signed Open Letter To Pandora Over Compensation

Posted by on November 15, 2012

Digital radio and streaming services have been a hot button issue in the music industry, especially relating to revenue. So it’s understandable why many musicians would be unhappy that Pandora is lobbying lawmakers in U.S. Congress to pass the “Internet Radio Fairness Act,” which would change regulation of how royalties are paid to artists. In […]

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