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Red Hot Chili Peppers energized the 2024 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony

Red Hot Chili Peppers energized the 2024 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 13, 2024 | News

The Red Hot Chili Peppers performed at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Sunday (11th), alongside artists like Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg. The event featured a musical handover for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with performances staged at...
Gojira’s Joseph Duplantier addresses “Satanic” comments over Olympics Opening Ceremony performance

Gojira’s Joseph Duplantier addresses “Satanic” comments over Olympics Opening Ceremony performance

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 30, 2024 | News

Gojira’s Joseph Duplantier defended the band against accusations of “perpetuating satanism” following their historic July 26 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony performance. Gojira’s rendition of “Ah! Ça Ira,” featuring opera...
Gojira and drummer Mario Duplantier comment on Olympics Opening Ceremony performance

Gojira and drummer Mario Duplantier comment on Olympics Opening Ceremony performance

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 29, 2024 | News

Gojira achieved a monumental milestone in their career by performing at the once-in-a-lifetime 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday (26th), and the metal world continues to celebrate their recognition. Despite controversy stemming from religious...
2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: Skillet’s John Cooper cites controversy, organizers apologize, director explains, & Gojira triumphs

2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: Skillet’s John Cooper cites controversy, organizers apologize, director explains, & Gojira triumphs

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 29, 2024 | News

While Metal Insider and metalheads worldwide continue to praise Gojira’s performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, controversy and clashing opinions have emerged from Friday’s (26th) event. Skillet frontman and bassist John Cooper is...
Watch Gojira perform at 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Watch Gojira perform at 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 27, 2024 | News, Video

French metal masters Gojira made history on Friday (26th)by performing at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, becoming the first metal band to ever play at the Olympic Games. Their macabre production, in collaboration with opera singer Marina Viotti, paid...

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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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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”
Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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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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