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Live Gig Review: A Sold Out Racket (New York) of Rock ‘n’ Roll with Michael Monroe – 4/02/25

Live Gig Review: A Sold Out Racket (New York) of Rock ‘n’ Roll with Michael Monroe – 4/02/25

by Ian Weber | Apr 5, 2025 | Reviews

Ya’ll. Like. Woah! There was a kind of restless anticipation of a U.S. headline circuit opening in New York when we noticed a small run of ten American dates for Michael Monroe to grace us with his kinetic presence, charging up these very special gigs at Racket...
Watch Hanoi Rocks’ Michael Monroe join Metallica onstage

Watch Hanoi Rocks’ Michael Monroe join Metallica onstage

by Zenae Zukowski | May 10, 2018 | News, Video

The legendary Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks) made a surprise appearance last night (9th), at Metallica’s show at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. The iconic rocker joined Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo to perform his classic track “Dead, Jail Or Rock ‘N’...
Consequence of Sound share ten hair metal albums that “don’t suck”

Consequence of Sound share ten hair metal albums that “don’t suck”

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 19, 2017 | Lists, News

Similar to nu metal, hair metal is a subgenre people either enjoy or immediately judge as the worst genre ever. People have argued that glam rock acts which started in the late seventies and went well into the eighties mainly appeal to those who grew up during this...
Interview: Michael Monroe talks career revitalization, ‘The Voice of Finland’

Interview: Michael Monroe talks career revitalization, ‘The Voice of Finland’

by Metal Insider | Jul 11, 2017 | Interviews

Things have seemingly never been better for Michael Monroe. The Finnish rock ‘n roll icon and ex-Hanoi Rocks frontman has been on a roll with his past few solo records, which have contained some of the most infectious, anthemic material he’s ever laid down. He’s also...
Watch Michael Monroe react to man covering Slipknot’s “Psychosocial” on Finland’s ‘The Voice’

Watch Michael Monroe react to man covering Slipknot’s “Psychosocial” on Finland’s ‘The Voice’

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 20, 2017 | Video

Singing competition shows such as American Idol and The Voice have grown to be a terrible form of guilty-pleasure entertainment. As much as we hate want to hate them, it’s fun to see the occasional Rush of black metal cover. Additionally, a few...
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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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