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Gary Holt to be replaced by Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head) on Slayer’s European tour

Gary Holt to be replaced by Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head) on Slayer’s European tour

by Metal Insider | Dec 3, 2018 | News, Touring

There are four shows remaining of Slayer’s European farewell run and unfortunately, Gary Holt has been hit with some sad news. Holt announced yesterday (2nd) that he will be sitting out for the rest of the tour to head home and be there for his dying father. The...
KISS, Tool, Slayer, Carcass, Gojira, and more set for Hellfest 2019

KISS, Tool, Slayer, Carcass, Gojira, and more set for Hellfest 2019

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 26, 2018 | Festivals, News

The lineup for 2019 Hellfest Open Air has officially been revealed. The festival is scheduled to run from June 21st through 23rd in Clisson France as Manowar, KISS and Tool are set as the event’s headliners. Additionally, the event will mark Slayer’s final France...
Slayer’s final UK performance set for 2019 ‘Download Festival’

Slayer’s final UK performance set for 2019 ‘Download Festival’

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 19, 2018 | News, News Ticker

The second wave of bands have been announced for 2019 Download festival, which will take place on June 14th-16th at Donington Park in Derby, England. The organizers of the event have also revealed the festival will mark Slayer’s final UK show. Check out the list of...
Slayer’s final world tour will run through 2019

Slayer’s final world tour will run through 2019

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 27, 2018 | News, Touring

Slayer just wrapped up the second leg of their final North American tour and we were lucky to be there. While the group are a few months away from their UK and European trek, it looks like these thrash legends are extending their final world tour throughout 2019. They...
Photos/Review: Slayer said farewell to Jones Beach, NY 7/29/2018

Photos/Review: Slayer said farewell to Jones Beach, NY 7/29/2018

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 6, 2018 | News, Photos, Reviews

Slayer had us stunned when they announced their farewell tour last January, as we had a Headbanger’s Brawl about their decision. These thrash legends have given us thirty-seven years of hell that we will never forget. While the group are currently scheduled for...
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Cold Steel break out with debut album Discipline & Punish, share Top 5 influences
Cold Steel break out with debut album Discipline & Punish, share Top 5 influences

Hailing from Tampa, Florida, Cold Steel stepped into the spotlight with their ferocious debut album, Discipline & Punish, out November 7, 2025, via Spinefarm Records. Blending hardcore and thrash elements, the record was produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood...

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Nuclear Blast Records signs Finnish rock supergroup HOKKA
Nuclear Blast Records signs Finnish rock supergroup HOKKA

Nuclear Blast Records has signed HOKKA, a new Finnish rock supergroup featuring former Blind Channel frontman Joel Hokka, The Rasmus founding guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi, and rising drummer Jimi Aslak. The band makes their official musical debut with a video for their...

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Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 11/11/2025
Catch up now: 53 new songs/videos recently released – 11/11/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 48 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 53 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything,...

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New & Noteworthy: Pro Releases – 5/24/2024

New & Noteworthy: Pro Releases – 5/24/2024

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 highly-anticipated works from Lenny Kravitz, Twenty One Pilots, Capstan and Rotting Christ, the return of Say...

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New & Noteworthy: From Releases I Rise – 5/10/2024 – 5/17/2024

New & Noteworthy: From Releases I Rise – 5/10/2024 – 5/17/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the new offerings over the last couple of weeks are Sebastian Bach’s and Shellac's first albums in a decade, guest-filled romps...

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New & Noteworthy: Infinity Releases 5/3/2024

New & Noteworthy: Infinity Releases 5/3/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May will see the returns of P.O.D., Better Than Ezra and Dååth, the debut of Return To Dust and new works from the...

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