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Check out Maynard James Keenan’s first band TexA.N.S.

Check out Maynard James Keenan’s first band TexA.N.S.

by Chris Annunziata | Nov 7, 2019 | News

Before Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, frontman Maynard James Keenan was apparently first in the band TexA.N.S., which stands for Tex and the Anti Nazi Squad. Maynard was originally the bass player but later moved to vocals. Mike Meengs, who...
Metal By Numbers 11/6: Who’s afraid of the big Bad Wolves?

Metal By Numbers 11/6: Who’s afraid of the big Bad Wolves?

by Matt Brown | Nov 6, 2019 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.   So I’m only just finding out that Bad Wolves is made up of a number of musicians from other bands, most notably guitarist Doc Coyle from God Forbid. And...
Danny Carey says ‘we actually rushed it a bit’ with ‘Fear Inoculum’ album

Danny Carey says ‘we actually rushed it a bit’ with ‘Fear Inoculum’ album

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 31, 2019 | News

While it took Tool thirteen years to release Fear Inoculum as drummer Danny Carey almost caused a delay by nearly burning down the studio, it appears the group somehow rushed the recording process. Carey appeared on Kerrang! Inside the Track podcast, and the drummer...
Metal By Numbers 10/30: Alter Bridge walk to the top

Metal By Numbers 10/30: Alter Bridge walk to the top

by Matt Brown | Oct 30, 2019 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.   Halloween is tomorrow, so it’s only natural that Christmas music is showing up on the charts. Luckily, one of those albums comes from the one and only...
Tool’s new album could have had a much longer delay due to a fallen candle

Tool’s new album could have had a much longer delay due to a fallen candle

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 28, 2019 | News

Anything can go wrong while recording an album in the studio. One of these instances could be due to a candle. According to the new Kerrang! Inside Track podcast, producer “Evil” Joe Barresi revealed Tool drummer Danny Carey almost delayed the band’s new album, Fear...
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New songs you may have missed – 8/4/2025
New songs you may have missed – 8/4/2025

From standalone singles to previews of what’s to come, here are six recently released tracks worth checking out. 01) Stryper - "Still The Light"   Last week, Stryper celebrated Christmas in July by sharing a lyric video for their new single, "Still the Light."...

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Burning Witches postpone U.S. tour to 2026
Burning Witches postpone U.S. tour to 2026

Burning Witches have postponed their upcoming U.S. tour to March/April 2026 due to delays in visa approvals. Despite submitting applications months in advance, the band has yet to receive updates from the U.S. government. Some rescheduled dates have already been...

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Tombs unveil title track from upcoming album ‘Feral Darkness’
Tombs unveil title track from upcoming album ‘Feral Darkness’

New Jersey experimental metal outfit Tombs will release their new album, Feral Darkness, on October 17, 2025 via Redefining Darkness. Along with the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s eerie title track. Marking a new chapter for the group with a fresh...

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New & Noteworthy: the other releases – 03/24/2023

New & Noteworthy: the other releases – 03/24/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Check out the releases from March 24th. Which one’s your favorite? Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy!  ...

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New & Noteworthy: Awakening releases – 03/17/2023

New & Noteworthy: Awakening releases – 03/17/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Check out the releases from March 10th & 17th! Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy!   March 17th: ...

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New & Noteworthy: Time Will Take Us to Releases – 03/03/2023

New & Noteworthy: Time Will Take Us to Releases – 03/03/2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. March is here! Check out the releases from March 3rd! Don’t forget to check out the playlist below. Enjoy!   Ace Of Spades,...

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