by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 5, 2025 | Break (Up) Stuff, Lists
From forced retirements to amicable splits, heated arguments, and surprise farewell tour announcements, Metal Insider highlights thirty-two bands that are no more. The list includes artists who ended their careers in 2024, those who retired in 2023 but performed final...
by Elise Yablon | Dec 30, 2024 | News, Top 10
Over the course of 2024, there have been some big events that not only shaped the year, but have affected the music landscape in general. From historic performances and massive reunions to outrageous scandals, out-of-the-blue break-ups and retirements and...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 19, 2024 | News
Otep vocalist Otep Shamaya has announced her retirement from music. In a recent social media post, the 45-year-old artist confirmed she is stepping away from her musical career “for real, for good,” promising to share her reasons by the end of the year....
by Ian Weber | Apr 2, 2024 | News, Touring
Hi, hello! We’re just now recovering from March’s glorious concert month (Ian’s reviewing some heavy hitters) and very happy to store away our musky jackets. Anybody getting into any madness over this eclipse season? Thanks as always for checking in with...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 20, 2023 | News, Touring
Doyle will be teaming up with Otep for a US spring 2024 tour. The trek is scheduled to kick off on April 12th in Reading, PA and will run through May 11th in Greenville, SC. Tour Dates: 04/12 Reading, PA @ Reverb 04/13 Manchester, NH @ Angel City 04/14 Clifton,...