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Unheard Chuck Schuldiner cover of Madonna’s “Frozen” surfaces

Unheard Chuck Schuldiner cover of Madonna’s “Frozen” surfaces

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 12, 2025 | News

A previously unheard instrumental cover of Madonna’s “Frozen,” recorded by the late Chuck Schuldiner of Death and Control Denied, has surfaced online. The track was shared on Tuesday (11) by Schuldiner’s nephew, Chris Steele, who posted a video...
Madonna guitarist Monte Pittman shreds over “La Isla Bonita”

Madonna guitarist Monte Pittman shreds over “La Isla Bonita”

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 13, 2016 | Video

Monte Pittman has been Madonna’s guitarist for 15 years now. He’s also played with Prong and has put out a number of solo albums, the last two on Metal Blade. And while he’s definitely made Madonna more metal by his inclusion in the band,...

Madonna shreds some Led Zeppelin in video

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 22, 2015 | News, Secret Metalhead, Video

All hail Monte Pittman. The onetime Prong guitarist and solo artist has been thrust into the international spotlight via his job as the guitarist for Madonna. In addition to being the touring guitarist of the band, he’s also been teaching Madonna some guitar as...

Photos: Ministry, Irving Plaza, New York City, 5/6/2015

by Metal Insider | May 7, 2015 | News, Photos

Do you like Ministry’s most recent album, From Beer to Eternity? It certainly helps to if you’re headed to the band’s current tour, as they’re playing the album in its entirety. A little more than a week into the tour for the album, the show...

Metal Insider Top 5: Monte Pittman’s 5 favorite Prong, Madonna songs to play

by Bram Teitelman | Feb 10, 2014 | Columns, Top 5

We recently caught up with Monte Pittman to talk about his first solo album for Metal Blade (and his third overall), The Power of Three. And while he’s certainly a renowned enough artist in his own right, he’s also been Madonna’s guitar player for...
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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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