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Angra announce major 2026 reunion as vocalist Fabio Lione departs after 13 years

Angra announce major 2026 reunion as vocalist Fabio Lione departs after 13 years

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 23, 2025 | News

After spending 2025 on hiatus, Brazilian metal legends Angra have returned, and with them comes a double dose of major news. The band first revealed they will reunite their classic Rebirth-era lineup for a special performance at Bangers Open Air on April 26, 2026, at...
Kiko Loureiro further discusses decision for leaving Megadeth

Kiko Loureiro further discusses decision for leaving Megadeth

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 30, 2023 | News, Video

  Former Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro discussed his departure on the Amplifica podcast, hosted by his former Angra bandmate Rafael Bittencourt, citing his need for freedom as the main reason. While the guitarist revealed other reasons at home ultimately led...
Megadeth move forward with Teemu Mäntysaari; Dave Mustaine and Teemu issue statements

Megadeth move forward with Teemu Mäntysaari; Dave Mustaine and Teemu issue statements

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 21, 2023 | News

  Following Kiko Loureiro’s announcement on social media on his decision for having an extended absence from Megadeth, Dave Mustaine has confirmed that Teemu Mäntysaari will continue as the group’s guitarist. While the timeframe for Loureiro’s...
Megadeth move forward with Teemu Mäntysaari; Dave Mustaine and Teemu issue statements

Megadeth’s Kiko Loureiro issues new statement extending his absence from the group

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 19, 2023 | News

  Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro has extended his absence from the band’s touring activities. In a recent social media post, Kiko, who initially shared in September that he would sit out the next leg of Megadeth’s Crush The World tour, has now...
Megadeth move forward with Teemu Mäntysaari; Dave Mustaine and Teemu issue statements

Watch Megadeth perform with new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari in Albuquerque

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 7, 2023 | News, Video

  Megadeth has recently welcomed new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari from Wintersun. The group performed with the guitarist for the first time last night (6th) at Revel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Teemu is filling in for the band’s guitarist, Kiko...
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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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