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Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ turns 30 today

Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ turns 30 today

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 3, 2016 | Metal Milestones, Metallica Insider, News

Metallica are hands down one of the biggest bands in rock history. But while it was 1991’s self-titled Black Album that brought them to the masses, their first real breakthrough album, Master of Puppets, was released 30 years ago today. Quite possibly the...
Members of Metallica and Primus to appear at UC Berkeley

Members of Metallica and Primus to appear at UC Berkeley

by Metal Insider | Feb 17, 2016 | Events, News

Metalheads living in (or looking to move to) the California Bay Area rejoice, the University of California Berkeley has one hell of an event. Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield will be leading an all-star team of panelists discussing why the Bay Area is a great place to...
Review/Photos: Metallica electrify San Francisco The Night Before

Review/Photos: Metallica electrify San Francisco The Night Before

by Metal Insider | Feb 8, 2016 | News, Photos, Reviews

Although point of origin shouldn’t be an issue, Metallica originally hailed from Los Angeles and during their formative years made many trips to the Bay Area before eventually moving there. So much so, in fact, that today native San Franciscans and newbies alike...

Kirk Hammett confirms Lars Ulrich was almost fired from Metallica

by Alix Vallecillo | Nov 16, 2015 | Metal on Metal, News, Updates

It’s been a year already since we heard about Scott Ian’s story about Metallica considering  firing their charismatic drummer Lars Ulrich back in the ’80s. That was hearsay, of course, with Ian apparently hearing of it from Megadeth’s Dave...

Tommy Lee makes fun of Lars Ulrich on Twitter, keeps old feud alive

by Alix Vallecillo | Sep 23, 2015 | Battle Of Words, Beefs, News

The internet can be very creative when trying to make fun of something or someone and, a while ago, many used the trending “Straight Outta Compton” meme to do just that. While the meme got old really quick, Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee took the chance to...
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Puscifer announce first album in five years ‘Normal Isn’t,’ plus 2026 tour and new video
Puscifer announce first album in five years ‘Normal Isn’t,’ plus 2026 tour and new video

Puscifer, the ever-evolving project led by Maynard James Keenan, alongside Mat Mitchell and Carina Round, will return with Normal Isn't, their first new album in over five years, scheduled to arrive on February 6, 2026, via Puscifer Entertainment / Alchemy Recordings...

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When cops crash an interview, Biohazard’s Evan Seinfeld keeps talking on Divided We Fall, fitness, and pushing forward
When cops crash an interview, Biohazard’s Evan Seinfeld keeps talking on Divided We Fall, fitness, and pushing forward

Brooklyn hardcore legends Biohazard, who redefined the genre and influenced bands now rising into the spotlight like Knocked Loose and Turnstile, are finally back with their new album, Divided We Fall, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. This album doesn’t only mark their...

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Iron Maiden celebrate 50 years with 40th anniversary vinyl, new coloring book
Iron Maiden celebrate 50 years with 40th anniversary vinyl, new coloring book

Iron Maiden are concluding 2025 with a bang, celebrating their 50th year by resurrecting Live After Death, a revised limited-edition of their 40th anniversary collector's 2LP set, out November 28, 2025, via Parlophone Records. The release includes remastered audio on...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Collector – 1/17/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Collector – 1/17/2025

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 music from the likes of DUNES, Pigeon Pit and Grave Digger, as well as the final album from Necrodeath, among the...

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New & Noteworthy: March of the Releases – 1/10/2025

New & Noteworthy: March of the Releases – 1/10/2025

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 includes the latest works from Franz Ferdinand, Stick To Your Guns, Tremonti and The Halo Effect, as well as the...

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New & Noteworthy: New Year, New Releases – 1/3/2025

New & Noteworthy: New Year, New Releases – 1/3/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. To Start off 2025, this week sees new music from the likes of Megafauna and Patriarkh among the outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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