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Former Vital Remains vocalist Jake Raymond dead at 40

Former Vital Remains vocalist Jake Raymond dead at 40

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 26, 2018 | News, Sad News

Many of us are still mourning over the loss of Pantera/HellYeah drummer Vinnie Paul. And now, it’s been reported that Jake Raymond, the former Vital Remains touring vocalist has passed away. MetalSucks found a local obituary revealing the-40-year-old died last Monday,...
Former Vital Remains singer Scott Willey passes away

Former Vital Remains singer Scott Willey passes away

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 2, 2017 | In Memoriam

ott W It’s been a rough few weeks in the metal community for death and dying. Starting with Former Marilyn Manson guitarist Scott Putesky, we’ve also lost Pilgrim’s Jon Rossi, who was only 26, and it seems like American Head Charge’s Chad Hanks...

Florida cop dismissed for reasons other than singing with Vital Remains

by Bram Teitelman | Nov 23, 2015 | Metal on Metal, News, Updates

Last week, the metalsphere was shaken up by the news of Andrew Ricks, a police officer in Sanford, Florida that was fired for singing onstage with Vital Remains while in uniform. Granted, a cop in uniform shouting “let the killing begin”  in Trayvon...

Police officer relieved of duties for attending Vital Remains show

by Alix Vallecillo | Nov 19, 2015 | Crazy Lame, News

Earlier this week, a couple of police officers walked into the West End Trading Company in Sanford, FL while Vital Remains was performing and, to everyone’s surprise the friendly law enforcers actually went to enjoy the show and even requested the band to play...

Too much moshing at Vital Remains concert shuts down show

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 23, 2015 | News, Touring

It’s tough out there for Vital Remains. It seems like with all the touring they do, they keep running into problems. Like earlier this year, singer Brian Werner broke two ribs at a show in Chile. And then  there’s the oddball promoters, like the one that...
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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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