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GoFundMe set-up to cover late ex-Divine Heresy bassist’s funeral expenses

GoFundMe set-up to cover late ex-Divine Heresy bassist’s funeral expenses

by Elise Yablon | Jan 30, 2020 | News

Following the sudden death of former Divine Heresy bassist Joseph Payne on Friday (24), a GoFundMe has been launched to cover his funeral expenses. “Joe was just 35 when he tragically passed away January 24th, 2020,” starts the description of the GoFundMe, written by...
GoFundMe set-up to cover late ex-Divine Heresy bassist’s funeral expenses

Former Nile/Divine Heresy bassist Joseph Payne has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 25, 2020 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to report, former Nile and Divine Heresy bassist Joseph Payne has died. He was only 35 years old. No cause of death has been released to the public. The news of his passing was confirmed by his former Divine Heresy bandmate, guitarist Dino Cazares...

Former Divine Heresy, Nile Bassist Likes Selling Weed, Doesn’t Like Getting Caught

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 12, 2012 | Metal on Metal

It’s been almost two years since bassist Joe Payne left Divine Heresy, a band he’d played in for four years. What’s he been up to since then? Apparently no good. Charlotte, NC station WSOC reports that Payne, who also played with Nile from 2005-2007,...

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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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