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Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett has passed away

Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 16, 2022 | News, Sad News

  We are saddened to report that Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett passed away at 62. His death was unexpected, and his family and the music community continue to grieve this tremendous loss. Grimmett’s passing was confirmed by his brother Mark Grimmett, who...
Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 20 Metal Albums of 2019

Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 20 Metal Albums of 2019

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 23, 2019 | Lists, Top 20

  I try to follow the rules, but, once again, another year of good music has gone by, and I was able to narrow it down to 20 instead of 10. There are a bunch of variables that make me connect to a song or artist. Whether it’s the overall vibrations the...
A conversation with Steve Grimmett on new Grim Reaper album and not giving up

A conversation with Steve Grimmett on new Grim Reaper album and not giving up

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 28, 2019 | Interviews

Steve Grimmett has become a powerful inspiration over the last few years. Despite the unfortunate obstacle the Grim Reaper vocalist had to face back in 2017, he has proven there’s no excuse to give up on your passion. Grimmett’s leg was amputated two years ago due to...
A conversation with Steve Grimmett on new Grim Reaper album and not giving up

Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper to release new album this fall, band announce North American tour dates

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 25, 2019 | News, Releases, Touring

Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper have announced their new album At the Gates will be released on October 11th. This marks the group’s second full-length effort since their overall return. Since these British heavy metallers resurrection, they’ve released their 2011 EP...
Metal Insider’s top ten 70000tons of metal 2019 performances

Metal Insider’s top ten 70000tons of metal 2019 performances

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 22, 2019 | Lists, Top 10

70000tons of metal is quite the experience. While being trapped on a boat for four days in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with metal blasting nearly 24-hours-straight, it is one of the most memorable moments that will last a lifetime. Many cruisers countdown until...
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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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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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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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