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Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen to rejoin Helloween for 2017 tour

Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen to rejoin Helloween for 2017 tour

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 14, 2016 | Reunions, Touring

If you’ve been a Helloween fan for years now, you’ve probably got a place in your heart for the late ’80s version of the band. Their sophomore and third albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I and Part II, were where the band honed...

Video premiere: Unisonic, ‘Exceptional’

by Bram Teitelman | Jul 9, 2014 | New Music, News, Premieres, Video

[youtube]http://youtu.be/92_XyoAGprc[/youtube] What do you get when you cross two former members of Helloween’s golden age (vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist Kai Hansen), the rhythm section of Pink Cream 69 (bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou) and...

Today in Metal: ‘Land of the Free’ by Gamma Ray turns 19 years old

by Metal Insider | May 29, 2014 | Today In Metal

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dhOvCPEYQQ[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. 19 years ago today, Kai Hansen finally made his breakout album with Gamma...

Song premieres: Gamma Ray’s ‘Time for Deliverance’ and “Demonseed’

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 24, 2014 | New Music, News, Premieres

It’s been four years since German power metal standard-bearers Gamma Ray have released an album, and with Empire of the Undead coming out on April 15th, we’re proud to bring you the premiere of two songs from the band’s 11th album. “Time for...

Metal By Numbers 5/30: Forward Slash

by Bram Teitelman | May 30, 2012 | Metal By Numbers, Metal on Metal

Chew on this: While Slash has kept himself extremely busy after leaving Guns N’ Roses in 1996, it took him until 2010 to release his first solo album. That’s almost as much time as it took for Axl and friends to record Chinese Democracy, which came out 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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