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Spinal Tap return to late-night TV with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” performance

Spinal Tap return to late-night TV with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” performance

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 10, 2025 | News, Video

Spinal Tap made their first late-night television appearance in over 15 years on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this past Monday (8). Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), and Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer) were joined by director Marty DiBergi (Rob...
The Persistence of Satanic Panic in 2024: from Gojira to Knocked Loose

The Persistence of Satanic Panic in 2024: from Gojira to Knocked Loose

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 29, 2024 | News, Video

Satanic Panic continues to shadow the metal scene well into 2024, with misconceptions about the genre. Pop culture frequently misrepresents metal, as seen in Netflix’s 2021 limited series Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, which painted a black metal...
Zac Efron says Metallica’s James Hetfield “nailed” his role in Ted Bundy movie

Zac Efron says Metallica’s James Hetfield “nailed” his role in Ted Bundy movie

by Zenae Zukowski | May 2, 2019 | News, Video

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, the film about the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy (played by Zac Efron) will premiere on Netflix and in select theaters this Friday (3rd). While the movie circles around the perspective of his longtime girlfriend Liz...
Watch Metallica, Foo Fighters, Melvins, etc. perform at ‘I Am The Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell’ concert

Watch Metallica, Foo Fighters, Melvins, etc. perform at ‘I Am The Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell’ concert

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 17, 2019 | News, Tributes, Video

While Mike Patton had to sit out, last night (16th) the Chris Cornell Tribute happened as a diverse set of artists appeared at the LA Forum. The I Am The Highway: A Tribute To Chris Cornell event featured numerous musicians including the remaining members of...
A Perfect Circle performed five songs at ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

A Perfect Circle performed five songs at ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 24, 2018 | News, Video

A Perfect Circle was the musical guest last night (23rd) on Jimmy Kimmel Live! After playing Coachella on the second week, the group made a Los Angeles appearance to perform a mini-concert for Kimmel. Their five-song set featured four tracks from their first album in...
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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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