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Lars Ulrich, Mikael Åkerfeldt , and more pay tribute to Budgie’s Burke Shelley

Lars Ulrich, Mikael Åkerfeldt , and more pay tribute to Budgie’s Burke Shelley

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 11, 2022 | News, Sad News

Vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley of the legendary Budgie has passed away. He was 71-years-old. The news was confirmed yesterday evening (10th) by his daughter, Ela, who issued the following Facebook statement: “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my...
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich pays a virtual visit to 2yr old fan battling cancer

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich pays a virtual visit to 2yr old fan battling cancer

by Mark Zapata | Jun 24, 2021 | News, Video

  Lars Ulrich, the drummer for Metallica, paid a special virtual visit to an extraordinary little boy. Two-year-old Milan Rossignol will be undergoing chemotherapy to battle a severe form of cancer called Langerhans cell histiocytosis. The affliction has rendered...
Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier talks influences and why Metallica’s Lars Ulrich is a genius

Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier talks influences and why Metallica’s Lars Ulrich is a genius

by Mark Zapata | Jun 15, 2021 | News, Video

Gojira’s Mario Duplantier has been busy promoting the group’s latest release, Fortitude. However, the drummer made time to speak to Louder Sound about his drumming influences. Duplantier names Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich as perhaps his biggest...
Lars Ulrich shares the Metallica song he never wants to hear again

Lars Ulrich shares the Metallica song he never wants to hear again

by Chris Annunziata | Sep 29, 2020 | News

  Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich sat down with Vulture and revealed the Metallica song he never wants to hear again. Spoiler- it’s nothing from St. Anger or Lulu.  “There’s a song called ‘Eye Of The Beholder’ on...
Lars Ulrich’s favorite Metallica song is…

Lars Ulrich’s favorite Metallica song is…

by Chris Annunziata | Sep 1, 2020 | News

  Metallica drummer, Lars Ulrich has revealed his favorite song from the band’s catalog. No need to worry, it’s nothing off of St. Anger or Lulu. Instead, it’s from their fifth album, The Black...
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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...

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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’

Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide

Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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