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David Johansen, New York Dolls frontman and punk icon, dead at 75

David Johansen, New York Dolls frontman and punk icon, dead at 75

by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 3, 2025 | News, Sad News

David Johansen, frontman of the New York Dolls and creator of the alter ego Buster Poindexter, has died at 75. He passed away at his home in New York City after battling stage four cancer and a brain tumor. A recent fall had left him bedridden and in need of...
New York Dolls’ David Johansen reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis

New York Dolls’ David Johansen reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 11, 2025 | News

David Johansen, co-founder of New York Dolls, has revealed he has been battling stage 4 cancer and a brain tumor since 2020. The singer kept his illness private until now, as the financial burden of his care has grown overwhelming. In November 2024, Johansen suffered...
Judas Priest, RATM, New York Dolls fail to make top five 2022 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction fan vote

Judas Priest, RATM, New York Dolls fail to make top five 2022 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction fan vote

by Zenae Zukowski | May 2, 2022 | News

  In the 2022 induction of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan vote, the voting has come to a close for the seventeen nominees. Unfortunately, the heavier and legendary acts Judas Priest, Rage Against The Machine, and New York Dolls didn’t make it to the top five....
Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters & RATM among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees

Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters & RATM among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 10, 2021 | News

  The nominees are in for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2021, which includes Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, Rage Against the Machine and The New York Dolls. Other nominees consist of Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, The Go-Gos, Jay-Z, Chaka Khan, Carole...
New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain dead at 69

New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain dead at 69

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 15, 2021 | News, Sad News

  We are saddened to report Sylvain Sylvain, guitarist and founding member of the New York Dolls has died at the age of 69. Sylvain, real name Sylvain Mizrahi, died on Wednesday (13) after fighting a two and a half year battle of cancer. The news was confirmed on...
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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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