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60 bands disbanded in the 21st Century so far (2000-2020)

60 bands disbanded in the 21st Century so far (2000-2020)

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 10, 2020 | Break (Up) Stuff, Lists, Splits

As we saw with bands such as Mötley Crüe, Rage Against the Machine, Vio-lence, Mr.Bungle, Possessed, Exhorder, and many more that have disbanded/went on a hiatus and returned, there’s always a chance for a group to reform. They can also reappear for a quick reunion...
Metal Insider’s 225 Best Metal Albums of the Decade (2010-2019)

Metal Insider’s 225 Best Metal Albums of the Decade (2010-2019)

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 16, 2019 | Lists

As each year approaches its end, we share our year-end lists highlighting the best of the best of the year. However, we were taken aback, realizing that not only will 2020 mark a new year, it also marks a brand new decade. It’s true what they say; time flies...
Trap Them reveal final show dates, breakup appears to be on horizon

Trap Them reveal final show dates, breakup appears to be on horizon

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 22, 2017 | News, Splits, Touring

Last year, Trap Them vocalist Ryan McKenney broke his feet and continued to perform, regardless of setbacks. It seems a lot has happened since then, and now the group appear to have revealed that they’re calling it quits. In a cryptic post on their Facebook,...
Metal By Numbers 10/19: Alter Bridge and Meshuggah rule the top 10

Metal By Numbers 10/19: Alter Bridge and Meshuggah rule the top 10

by Matt Brown | Oct 19, 2016 | Metal By Numbers

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. We’ve seen more than a few bands hit new strides on this column, some new some old. In this case, while the achievements of Alter Bridge and Dance Gavin Dance...
Trap Them vocalist allegedly breaks feet, keeps playing

Trap Them vocalist allegedly breaks feet, keeps playing

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 18, 2016 | Get Well Soon

Apparently a new trend has been added to live metal shows where the theatrical phrase “break a leg” can be taken as a literal term. There have been quite a few instances this year alone where band members including Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses), Dino Cazares (Fear...
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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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