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Nikki Sixx rumored to kickstart American Idol reboot as third judge

Nikki Sixx rumored to kickstart American Idol reboot as third judge

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 29, 2017 | News, Television

It was just a few days ago when Mötley Crüe/Sixx:A.M. bassist announced his “unofficial” retirement. However, according to TMZ, he could be featured as the third judge on ABC’s American Idol reboot. Ryan Seacrest had a secret meeting with ABC execs earlier this week...
Nikki Sixx rumored to kickstart American Idol reboot as third judge

Nikki Sixx announces his “unofficial” retirement from touring

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 26, 2017 | News

It has been two years since Mötley Crüe officially ended, despite many wishing for a surprise reunion. Since then, each member moved on, focusing on their own projects. For instance, bassist Nikki Sixx with his band Sixx:A.M., who recently released 2016’s Prayers for...
Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx shares update on broadway adaptation of ‘The Heroin Diaries’

Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx shares update on broadway adaptation of ‘The Heroin Diaries’

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 3, 2017 | News, Updates

It’s been roughly five years since we heard about Nikki Sixx’s memoir The Heroin Diaries getting adapted to a full-fledged Broadway show. Sixx has been keeping himself very busy over the last few years, especially from the official end of Mötley Crüe and apparently...
Phil-in; Labonte to back Five Finger Death Punch as Ivan Moody leaves tour

Phil-in; Labonte to back Five Finger Death Punch as Ivan Moody leaves tour

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 2, 2016 | Get Well Soon, Updates

It’s been a strange week for Five Finger Death Punch. Last Friday, Ivan Moody left the stage after the band played only eight songs, first attributing it to the impending death of his mother (who is fine), then claiming the next night that he had a “mental...
Find out what Temple of the Dog, Ghost, Black Sabbath and more made on the road

Find out what Temple of the Dog, Ghost, Black Sabbath and more made on the road

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 30, 2016 | Metal By Numbers

It’s been a while since we’ve had a lot of metal to peruse on Billboard Magazine’s Boxscore, but they appear to be making up for it with this installment. The reunion of Temple of the Dog, Black Sabbath’s last-ever Los Angeles show, some Five...
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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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