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Headbangers’ Brawl 12/2: Who’ll Win This Year’s “Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance” And Who Should’ve Been Nominated?

by Metal Insider | Dec 2, 2011 | Headbangers Brawl

Headbangers’ Brawl is a weekly column where Metal Insider’s Bram and Zach take a moment to debate and analyze two opposing sides of a topical issue occurring in the world of metal and/or the music industry. Van Halen’s no-show wasn’t the only disappointment from...

Was Van Halen Even Supposed To Appear At The Grammy Nomination Show?

by Zach Shaw | Dec 2, 2011 | Jump...To Conclusions

In the beginning of November, it seemed like a sure bet that Van Halen was the “iconic group” making a special announcement at the Grammy Nomination Shows. Well, the show took place this past Wednesday, and Diamond Dave was nowhere to be found. Another disappointment...

Van Halen Absent From Grammy Nominee Show; So Is Most Metal

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 1, 2011 | Award Show Battles, Jump...To Conclusions, Lists

Last night, when the nominees for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards were announced, there was one conspicuous absence. Actually, there were many absences, but we’ll get to that. Despite the Recording Academy’s announcement that the show would “feature a...

So It Looks Like Van Halen Will Be Performing At The Grammys

by Zach Shaw | Nov 4, 2011 | Events

We’ve been hearing rumors and gossip about a new album and tour from Van Halen for a while now. But it looks like we know for sure what David Lee Roth and the band will be doing on November 30. In a press release for Grammy Nominations Concert Live, it was revealed...

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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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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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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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