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Reports: Tom Petty, Dolores O’Riordan both overdosed on opioids

Reports: Tom Petty, Dolores O’Riordan both overdosed on opioids

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 20, 2018 | Updates

The alternative and rock world is  still reeling from the untimely death of Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan. Only 46, she was found dead in a hotel room earlier this week just before she was set to add guest vocals to Bad Wolves’ cover of their...
Bad Wolves premiere “Zombie” cover that Dolores O’Riordan was set to sing on

Bad Wolves premiere “Zombie” cover that Dolores O’Riordan was set to sing on

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 19, 2018 | New Music, News, Releases

Bad Wolves have released the cover version of The Cranberries classic song, “Zombie.” The group were scheduled to meet with vocalist Dolores O’Riordan in London for a recording session of this track but, unfortunately, she was found dead in her hotel room. While we...
Dolores O’Riordan was scheduled to record with metal band Bad Wolves

Dolores O’Riordan was scheduled to record with metal band Bad Wolves

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 16, 2018 | News

The Metropolitan Police have decided that Dolores O’Riordan’s death is not being treated as suspicious. The 46-year-old singer died yesterday (15th) while in London for a short recording session. It’s been reported that a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the...
Bad Wolves premiere “Zombie” cover that Dolores O’Riordan was set to sing on

90s rock icon Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries) dead at 46

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 15, 2018 | News, Sad News, Video

  We are saddened to report that Dolores O’Riordan, the frontwoman of the alternative rock group The Cranberries has suddenly passed away. We are aware this isn’t considered metal, however, her style has been a major influence on music, especially for female...

Mitch Harris: “I’ve had physical threats” over Menace

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 4, 2014 | Interviews, News

While Mitch Harris is best known as the longtime guitarist of pioneering grindcore act Napalm Death, there’s more to him than just that. In fact, the axeman’s side project, Menace, just released its first album, Impact Velocity, back in March. And really...
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Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”
Video Premiere: Siege Perilous – “Becoming the Dragon”

Colorado power metal outfit Siege Perilous have teamed up with Metal Insider to share a video of their latest single, "Becoming the Dragon." The track is the title track from their forthcoming record, Becoming the Dragon, scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026. The...

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Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026
Explore 90 New albums just announced – 2/18/2026

2026 is here and there’s already well over 100 New & Noteworthy metal releases on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal Insider has...

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Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details
Shinedown announce 2026 world tour dates; reveal new album details

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album, Ei8ht, is scheduled to arrive on May 29 via Atlantic Records. The band has also shared the latest single, “Safe And Sound." In support of the forthcoming record, the group will embark on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II...

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New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy: the final releases – 1/23/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week finds albums from the likes of Megadeth, Poppy, The Format, Crystal Lake, The Damned, Goldfinger and Rotting Christ...

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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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