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‘Spinal Tap’ bassist Derek Smalls to release debut studio album in April; hear title track

‘Spinal Tap’ bassist Derek Smalls to release debut studio album in April; hear title track

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 17, 2018 | New Music, News, Releases

Last summer it was unconfirmed when we heard Harry Shearer, the one who played Derek Smalls in This Is Spinal Tap was recording his debut solo album, Smalls Change. Those rumored details have finally been confirmed and bassist Small’s’ debut solo effort Smalls...

How Geddy Lee Met Your Mother; Rush Frontman To Make Cameo On CBS Sitcom

by Zach Shaw | Jan 8, 2013 | Television

Ever seen the show How I Met Your Mother? Well we have a feeling that a bunch of Rush fans are about to, as Geddy Lee will be making a cameo on the hit CBS sitcom. For those unfamiliar with the show or it’s plot, character Robin Charles Scherbatsky had teenage stardom...

Guns N’ Roses Not Performing At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction, According To Musical Director

by Zach Shaw | Mar 9, 2012 | We're NOT Getting The Band Back Together

UPDATE: Envision Radio Networks have released a statement claiming that the tweet saying GN’R would not perform at the Hall Of Fame ceremony did not come from Paul Shaffer. Here is the original story: Last month, keyboardist Dizzy Reed claimed that all of the...

Video: Puscifer Performs With Paul Shaffer On ‘Late Show With David Letterman’

by Zach Shaw | Nov 2, 2011 | Video

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bigVpjDEoCo[/youtube] Maynard James Keenan’s Puscifer made their television debut this past Monday night (October 31) on CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman. The group performed the title track of their sophomore album...

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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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