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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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Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”

Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...

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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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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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