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All hail the Ned Flanders-themed metal band Okilly Dokilly

by Bram Teitelman | Aug 13, 2015 | Metal Memes, News

Nekrogoblikon, a band with a goblin mascot, once famously sang “We Need a Gimmick.” Phoenix band Okilly Dokilly have found one, and it’s blowing up the internet. The five-piece band are entirely inspired by and about Homer Simpson’s neighbor...

Judas Priest make second ‘Simpsons’ appearance in as many weeks

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 13, 2014 | Updates

Either The Simpsons writers are smarter than we thought, or it took them no time to realize the error of their ways. As you likely know by now, last week’s episode featured Judas Priest (really just Rob Halford) singing “Breaking the Law” as...

No, ‘Simpsons,’ Judas Priest aren’t death metal

by Matt Brown | Jan 6, 2014 | News, Television, Video

In case you hadn’t heard, Judas Priest had a guest appearance on The Simpsons last night playing “Breaking The Law” (or in this case “Respecting The Law”). It’s about what you would expect; Judas Priest (and by Judas Priest we mean...

Here’s what Judas Priest look like on ‘The Simpsons’

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 2, 2014 | News, Television

We reported back in October that Judas Priest would be appearing on The Simpsons. Now the episode will be airing this Sunday, and pictures of the band have appeared online. It’s a star-studded episode, with Will Arnett, director Judd Apatow, and his frequent...

Rob Halford to appear on ‘The Simpsons’

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 10, 2013 | Breaking The Law?

You would think that over the course of the show’s 25 year run, The Simpsons would have had Judas Priest on the show before. That hasn’t happened yet, but it’s about to, as Rob Halford will be a guest on an episode slated to air next year. Halford...
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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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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”
Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy: Winter Releases – 11/28/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final week of November sees releases from the likes of Excide, Blut Aus Nord, Plosivs and Equilibrium amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

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 the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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