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Honoring Ozzy Osbourne: tributes to the Prince of Darkness

Honoring Ozzy Osbourne: tributes to the Prince of Darkness

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 23, 2025 | News, Tributes

The world lost a legend on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. A pioneer. A king. The Prince of Darkness. A true architect of heavy metal through his legacy with Black Sabbath and his unforgettable solo career. Ozzy was 76 years old. He had been...
Black Label Society, The Darkness, Stryper, and more confirmed for 2026 Monsters of Rock Cruise

Black Label Society, The Darkness, Stryper, and more confirmed for 2026 Monsters of Rock Cruise

by Zenae Zukowski | May 10, 2025 | Festivals, News

The Monsters of Rock Cruise will return for its 14th edition on April 12–17, 2026. Hosted by On The Blue Cruises, the five-day voyage departs from Miami and features over 35 hard rock and metal acts, including Black Label Society, Night Ranger, The Darkness,...
Photos/Review: Warrant and Lita Ford rock Long Island on 8/10/2024

Photos/Review: Warrant and Lita Ford rock Long Island on 8/10/2024

by Andrew Fiero | Aug 19, 2024 | Photos, Reviews

Thirty-five years ago, Los Angeles rock legends Warrant burst into the scene with their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich in 1989, tearing up the Sunset Strip in the process. Their follow-up, Cherry Pie the following year cemented the band’s...
Tour & Festival Updates – 4/3/2024: New England Metal & Hardcore Fest, Smashing Pumpkins, & more

Tour & Festival Updates – 4/3/2024: New England Metal & Hardcore Fest, Smashing Pumpkins, & more

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 3, 2024 | News, Touring

  From a Misery Signals’ farewell tour announcement to seeing the extensive lineup for this year’s Rocklahoma and a few live lineup switches, there’s been at least ten more tour and festival updates since last week’s extensive list. The...
Rokisland Fest 2022 hits Key West featuring Brett Michaels, Night Ranger, Skid Row and more

Rokisland Fest 2022 hits Key West featuring Brett Michaels, Night Ranger, Skid Row and more

by Mark Zapata | Jul 27, 2021 | News

  RokIsland Fest 2022 is coming! This festival in paradise will kick off on January 14-17, 2022 in Key West, Florida. Legendary radio host and tv personality Eddie Trunk will host the event which will feature heavy metals greatest bands from the hair metal era....
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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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