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Hellfest 2026 Lineup Revealed: Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon, Limp Bizkit, and many more

Hellfest 2026 Lineup Revealed: Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon, Limp Bizkit, and many more

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

The massive Hellfest 2026 lineup has been revealed, featuring 183 bands across four days in Clisson, France, from June 18–21, 2026. Headliners include Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon, Limp Bizkit, and The Offspring. For more information, go to this location. Daily...
Scorpions/Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee confirms COVID-19 diagnosis, has “Fully recovered”

Scorpions/Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee confirms COVID-19 diagnosis, has “Fully recovered”

by Elise Yablon | Jul 7, 2020 | News

  Scorpions/ex-Motörhead Drummer Mikkey Dee has confirmed the rumors that he was diagnosed with COVID-19.  On Monday (June 6), Dee took to Instagram to clear up some misinformation about his condition, namely the exaggeration of his weight loss and the place...
Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame add Mikkey Dee and Phil Campbell to Motörhead nomination

Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame add Mikkey Dee and Phil Campbell to Motörhead nomination

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 21, 2019 | News

The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation has surprised us over the weekend as they’ve added Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell to the ballot for the 2020 RNRHOF induction. Last week, when the nominees were announced, we expressed our...
Scorpions recruit Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee for U.S. Tour

Scorpions recruit Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee for U.S. Tour

by Zach Shaw | Apr 29, 2016 | Metal Musical Chairs, News

Well, now we know why Mikkey Dee suddenly dropped out of touring with Thin Lizzy. Turns out the Motörhead drummer is simply going to be on the road with the Scorpions instead. The band announced today that Mikkey Dee would be filling in on drums for James Kottak, who...
Mikkey Dee drops out of Thin Lizzy, Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton and Judas Priest’s Scott Travis jump in

Mikkey Dee drops out of Thin Lizzy, Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton and Judas Priest’s Scott Travis jump in

by Zach Shaw | Apr 19, 2016 | News, Updates, We're Getting The Band Back Together...Sort Of

Alright, first the bad news. At the beginning of the year, Thin Lizzy announced they were regrouping for a handful of shows this and next year, tapping former Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee. However, now it’s been confirmed that Dee will no longer be playing with Thin...
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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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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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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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