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Graspop Metal Meeting decides not to remove Down from their bill

Graspop Metal Meeting decides not to remove Down from their bill

by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 10, 2016 | News, Updates

In the wake of Phil Anselmo’s vulgar display of white power, Dutch festival FortaRock was the first one to take action against his band Down, stating the band was “no longer welcome” at the fest. Then their hometown gig, scheduled to take place this...
Hellfest Open Air release open letter to French government

Hellfest Open Air release open letter to French government

by Alix Vallecillo | Feb 10, 2016 | News

Philip Anselmo’s racist outburst during the Dimebash event a few weeks ago has taken its toll everywhere, leading Anselmo offering give up his role with Down  in order for them to continue as band. Dutch festival, FortaRock removed them from the bill, but...
Hellfest promoter refuses to remove Down from bill, faces losing grant

Hellfest promoter refuses to remove Down from bill, faces losing grant

by Metal Insider | Feb 8, 2016 | News, Updates

More drama in wake of Phil Anselmo’s drunk Dimebash outburst? Naturally. Despite multiple apologies and an offer to leave Down, the backlash over his Nazi salute and white power shoutout continues. There’s deservedly a bit of anti-Anselmo sentiment going...
Down/COC’s Pepper Keenan accepts Anselmo apology as New Orleans gig canceled

Down/COC’s Pepper Keenan accepts Anselmo apology as New Orleans gig canceled

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 5, 2016 | News, Updates

Yesterday in a statement posted on his personal web site, Phil Anselmo revealed that he’d asked Down, a supergroup he’s at the center of, to continue on without him. Although there’s no word on whether that’s actually going to be seriously...
Phil Anselmo apologizes to Down, suggests they move on without him

Phil Anselmo apologizes to Down, suggests they move on without him

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 4, 2016 | Apologies, News, Updates

For the second time in a week, Phil Anselmo has apologized for his actions that took place at the Dimebash on January 22nd. In the wake of Down getting dropped from a Dutch festival, Anselmo took to his web site for a lengthy apology that not only sounds more contrite...
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Rush Announce Super Deluxe Grace Under Pressure Reissues
Rush Announce Super Deluxe Grace Under Pressure Reissues

Rush will release Super Deluxe editions of Grace Under Pressure, arriving March 13, 2026, via UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records. The 1984 album, has been fully revisited with multiple new configurations, including Super Deluxe box sets on CD, LP, Blu-ray, and digital...

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Myrkur unveils new song “Touch My Love And Die”
Myrkur unveils new song “Touch My Love And Die”

Myrkur has unveiled a new single, “Touch My Love And Die,” which will be performed at the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix on February 14. The winner of the competition will go on to represent Denmark at Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The track is a dark, cinematic ballad that...

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Sirenia unveil “Callous Eyes” video
Sirenia unveil “Callous Eyes” video

Gothic symphonic metal outfit Sirenia have unveiled a video for their latest single, “Callous Eyes.” The track is the second single taken from their upcoming album, Amanita Messis. The forthcoming effort marks an important chapter for Sirenia as they celebrate their...

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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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New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

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 Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...

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New & Noteworthy: Generation of the Releases 9/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Generation of the Releases 9/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. To start September, we will see new music from the likes of The London Suede, Glenn Hughes, Blessthefall and Primal Fear, as well as the...

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