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Jimmy Bain, former Dio, Rainbow bassist dead at 68

Jimmy Bain, former Dio, Rainbow bassist dead at 68

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 24, 2016 | In Memoriam, News

According to some industry reports, including his former bandmate Simon Wright, Jimmy Bain, former bassist of Dio and Rainbow, has died at the age of 68. No cause of death has been listed, but a posting on Wright’s Facebook page appear tp confirm it. Bain had...

Video of full Metal Allegiance concert in Anaheim online

by Metal Insider | Jan 27, 2015 | Updates, Video

[youtube]http://youtu.be/tj_3FFEpCeo[/youtube] We’ve been telling you about the all-star Metal Allegiance show since its inception on Motörhead’s Motörboat cruise last fall. The big night was last Wednesday, January 21 in Anaheim, CA at the House of Blues. If...

Today in Metal: ‘Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow’ by Rainbow turns 39 years old

by Metal Insider | Aug 4, 2014 | Today In Metal

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eflPFiZy9M[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. 39 years ago today, then newly departed Deep Purple guitarist recruited ...

Today in Metal: ‘Rising’ by Rainbow turns 38 years old

by Metal Insider | May 17, 2014 | Today In Metal

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6CjO0H2j0s[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. 38 years ago today, Dio and Ritchie Blackmore showcased some of the...

Today in Metal: ‘Lock up the Wolves’ by Dio turns 24 years old

by Metal Insider | May 15, 2014 | Today In Metal

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmnev7lwCg[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. 24 years ago today, Ronnie James Dio released Lock up the Wolves. In my...
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Deftones streaming new song “My Mind Is A Mountain;” new album arriving in August
Deftones streaming new song “My Mind Is A Mountain;” new album arriving in August

Deftones have announced their new album, Private Music, which is scheduled to arrive on August 22 via Reprise/Warner Records. To coincide with the announcement, the group has released the album's first single, "My Mind Is a Mountain." The band has also confirmed a...

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Paradise Lost unveil “Serpent on the Cross” video
Paradise Lost unveil “Serpent on the Cross” video

Gothic doom legends Paradise Lost have released a video for their latest single, “Serpent on the Cross.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming 17th studio album, Ascension, scheduled to arrive on September 19th via Nuclear Blast Records. Nick...

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Babymetal drop “Kon! Kon!” video featuring Bloodywood
Babymetal drop “Kon! Kon!” video featuring Bloodywood

Babymetal have unleashed a video for their latest single “Kon! Kon!” featuring Bloodywood. The track is taken from their upcoming album Metal Forth, scheduled to arrive on August 8 via Capitol Records. The band is currently on their largest North American tour to...

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New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Skunk Anansie, …and Oceans, Age of Apocalypes and Witchcraft, as well as cover and...

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New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Bury Tomorrow, Pelican and Steve Von Till,...

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New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...

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