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Michael Crain (Dead Cross, etc.) diagnosed with cancer, GoFundMe page launched

Michael Crain (Dead Cross, etc.) diagnosed with cancer, GoFundMe page launched

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 12, 2019 | Get Well Soon, News

Michael Crain (Dead Cross, Retox, Cunts) has been diagnosed with cancer known as Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC). He’s been undergoing treatment as he’s already had surgery to remove a Bronchial Cyst as well as going through biopsies and multiple tests. Mike’s next step...
Photos: Dead Cross and Secret Chiefs 3 take Manhattan, Brooklyn

Photos: Dead Cross and Secret Chiefs 3 take Manhattan, Brooklyn

by Metal Insider | Sep 20, 2017 | Photos

What could be better for a Mike Patton fan than seeing Dead Cross, his latest project with members of Retox and drummer extraordinaire Dave Lombardo? How about having Secret Cheifs 3, featuring his Mr. Bungle bandmate Trey Spruance open? If you’re down with the...
Dead Cross post first song with new singer Mike Patton

Dead Cross post first song with new singer Mike Patton

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 19, 2017 | New Music, News

We’ve been looking forward to hearing Dead Cross since we first heard about Dave Lombardo forming a band with members of The Locust. We even got to hear a song, “We’ll Sleep When They’re Dead,” from the band. Then Retox’s Gabe...
Dead Cross post first song with new singer Mike Patton

Mike Patton joins Dave Lombardo’s Dead Cross; album next year

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 12, 2016 | Metal on Metal

If you tune into Late Night With Seth Meyers this week, you’ll get a chance to see one of the best drummers in metal, as Dave Lombardo sits in on the kit. That’s not the only Lombardo news, however. As of today, his band Dead Cross, which features The...
Dave Lombardo’s Dead Cross might be heavier than Slayer

Dave Lombardo’s Dead Cross might be heavier than Slayer

by Bram Teitelman | Mar 18, 2016 | New Music, News

Okay, maybe “We’ll Sleep When They’re Dead” isn’t quite as groundbreaking as Slayer, but the first taste we’re hearing of Dead Cross is certainly as aggressive as anything they’ve done, and in a different way. Produced by Ross...
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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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