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Even Canadian police hate Nickelback, are punishing drunk drivers with them

Even Canadian police hate Nickelback, are punishing drunk drivers with them

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 29, 2016 | Crime

Poor Nickelback just can’t catch a break. The band have sold over 50 million copies of their catalog and could probably live off royalties for the rest of their lives, but even amid their multi-platinum success, they’re still a punchline. Of course,...
Here’s what James Hetfield thinks of celebrities wearing Metallica shirts

Here’s what James Hetfield thinks of celebrities wearing Metallica shirts

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 7, 2016 | Metal Memes, Video

    At this point in their career, Metallica are as much of a brand as they are a band. As an example, a guy we know that manages a Hot Topic says that some kids have come in asking for shirts from “metallic.” He said “that’s...
‘Spin’ names their top 40 covers by nu-metal bands

‘Spin’ names their top 40 covers by nu-metal bands

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 28, 2016 | Lists, News

Back in the ’90s and early aughts, the nu-metal explosion found bands, some of which had no reasons being signed, thrust upon us in the wake of Korn, Deftones and Limp Bizkit’s success. Granted, some of those bands were great, and others not so much. What...
New study aims to find out why everyone hates Nickelback

New study aims to find out why everyone hates Nickelback

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 11, 2016 | News

If you’ve never made it was a wise man and couldn’t cut it as a poor man stealing, you might be Ted Cruz. As for the rest of us, many aren’t fans of Canadian yarlers Nickelback. Why is that, exactly? Their workmanlike music that sounds the same...
Iowa man follows candidate Ted Cruz accusing him of liking Nickelback

Iowa man follows candidate Ted Cruz accusing him of liking Nickelback

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 27, 2016 | News, Politcs Sell...But Who's Buying?, Politics

We know people don’t like mixing politics into their rock and metal news but we believe it is our duty to shed some light on this and pose the question: Do we really want someone like this in office? A few weeks back, some guy got kicked out of a Donald Trump...
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Aephanemer unveil track-by-track breakdown of new album ‘Utopie’
Aephanemer unveil track-by-track breakdown of new album ‘Utopie’

French melodic death metal outfit Aephanemer are celebrating the release of their fourth studio album, Utopie, out today, October 31, 2025, via Napalm Records. To continue with the celebration, the group has teamed up with Metal Insider for a track-by-track guide....

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ODC mark the release of debut album ‘Twisted Love’ with track-by-track feature
ODC mark the release of debut album ‘Twisted Love’ with track-by-track feature

French modern rock outfit ODC have dropped their long-awaited debut album, Twisted Love, out now (31st) via BLKIIBLK. To celebrate the release, ODC teamed up with Metal Insider to share a track-by-track guide. Album Overview — Twisted Love Twisted Love is a distorted...

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Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil to release memoir ‘A Screaming Life’ in May 2026
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil to release memoir ‘A Screaming Life’ in May 2026

Soundgarden founding guitarist Kim Thayil will release his memoir, A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond, on May 19, 2026 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins. The book traces Soundgarden's journey from Seattle's underground...

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New & Noteworthy: New Year, New Releases – 1/3/2025

New & Noteworthy: New Year, New Releases – 1/3/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. To Start off 2025, this week sees new music from the likes of Megafauna and Patriarkh among the outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: The Releases Don’t Die 12/27/2024

New & Noteworthy: The Releases Don’t Die 12/27/2024

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 2024 includes new music from Dominum and Genocide Kommando among the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Post Releases – 12/20/2024

New & Noteworthy: Post Releases – 12/20/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. As we near the end of the year, this next-to-last week of 2024 sees new releases from the likes of Subway to Sally, Epitaph and Pandemic...

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