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Remember When: Metallica got stranded in Springfield on ‘The Simpsons’

Remember When: Metallica got stranded in Springfield on ‘The Simpsons’

by Zach Shaw | Aug 22, 2016 | Columns, Remember When

It’s not that often when metal creeps its way into mainstream pop culture. So when metal/hard rock acts do actually pop up in beloved sitcoms, dramatic films, cartoons or even reality series, it’s kind of awesome. So in the weekly column Remember When, Metal Insider...

Steven Tyler Looks Like A Lady, Appears In Drag On American Idol

by Zach Shaw | Feb 1, 2013 | Drag Idol

Weren’t too fond of seeing Steven Tyler appearing as a judge on American Idol for the past two years? Then you probably won’t find what the Aerosmith frontman did on the show yesterday (31) all that amusing. On last night’s episode, Tyler (who left the show last year)...

Vince Neil Gives Explanation For Parking Lot Outburst

by Zach Shaw | Sep 5, 2012 | Douchetastic, Updates

Remember when Vince Neil was caught shouting at parking attendants for not giving him his Rolls Royce because he didn’t have a ticket for it? Well even though the valet at the Las Vegas Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops didn’t file a police report, TMZ got their...

Steven Tyler Leaving ‘American Idol’ To Focus On Aerosmith

by Zach Shaw | Jul 13, 2012 | Television

Weren’t thrilled about Steven Tyler being a judge on American Idol these past two years? Well then this will probably please you: the Aerosmith frontman has announced that he is officially departing from the FOX singing competition show so as to focus on music. Tyler,...

Flotsam And Jetsam Singer’s Son Is A Contestant On ‘American Idol’

by Zach Shaw | Feb 23, 2012 | Television

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZW2H16X7BM[/youtube] Chances are that a majority of our readership doesn’t watch American Idol (we prefer The Voice ourselves). However, if you did catch last night’s (February 22) episode, then you likely saw Flotsam And...
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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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