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Wings of Angels Festival to Honor Steve Grimmett later this month

Wings of Angels Festival to Honor Steve Grimmett later this month

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 3, 2024 | Festivals, News

The Wings of Angels Festival will be held on November 23, 2024, at MECA in Swindon, U.K., celebrating the life of legendary Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett, who passed away in August 2022. Original Grim Reaper members Nick Bowcott, Dave Wanklin, and Mark Simon...
Wings of Angels Festival to Honor Steve Grimmett later this month

Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 16, 2022 | News, Sad News

  We are saddened to report that Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett passed away at 62. His death was unexpected, and his family and the music community continue to grieve this tremendous loss. Grimmett’s passing was confirmed by his brother Mark Grimmett, who...
A conversation with Steve Grimmett on new Grim Reaper album and not giving up

A conversation with Steve Grimmett on new Grim Reaper album and not giving up

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 28, 2019 | Interviews

Steve Grimmett has become a powerful inspiration over the last few years. Despite the unfortunate obstacle the Grim Reaper vocalist had to face back in 2017, he has proven there’s no excuse to give up on your passion. Grimmett’s leg was amputated two years ago due to...
Nick Bowcott (ex-Grim Reaper) and HellYeah’s Christian Brady share tribute to Vinnie Paul

Nick Bowcott (ex-Grim Reaper) and HellYeah’s Christian Brady share tribute to Vinnie Paul

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 29, 2018 | News

Nick Bowcott, longtime friend of Vinnie Paul and Pantera, as well as journalist/writer and ex-Grim Reaper guitarist, has penned a lengthy tribute on Pantera’s website and social media accounts. The Pantera/HellYeah drummer died last Friday (22nd) and while his cause...
Pantera, Metallica, King Diamond members and more paid tribute to Vinnie Paul

Pantera, Metallica, King Diamond members and more paid tribute to Vinnie Paul

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 25, 2018 | News, Video

Vinnie Paul, another metal icon that is gone  too soon, has shocked the entire community as many have shared their reactions on social media. While we still don’t know the official cause of death, it’s been reported that the 54-year-old Pantera/HellYeah drummer...
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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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