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Vitriol to continue winter 2026 European tour despite fallout

Vitriol to continue winter 2026 European tour despite fallout

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 24, 2025 | News, Touring

Death metal outfit Vitriol will press forward following the dramatic mid-tour collapse that left frontman Kyle Rasmussen, his girlfriend, and their dog stranded in New York after the rest of the band abruptly quit. According to Rasmussen, now that he has returned home...
Vitriol to continue winter 2026 European tour despite fallout

Vitriol’s Kyle Rasmussen heads home after mid-tour band split, shares new update

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 28, 2025 | News

Vitriol’s chaotic mid-tour collapse saga continues as frontman Kyle Rasmussen makes his way back to Portland, OR, after being abandoned by his bandmates in Redwood, NY, not Vermont, earlier this week. Rasmussen was left outside a closed ice-cream shop/gas station,...
Vitriol meltdown continues: Kyle Rasmussen responds with 41min video as ex-members form new band

Vitriol meltdown continues: Kyle Rasmussen responds with 41min video as ex-members form new band

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 25, 2025 | News

There are two sides to the story as yesterday’s (24th) Vitriol saga continues. Vitriol founder, frontman/guitarist Kyle Rasmussen has since responded by releasing a lengthy, 41-minute video addressing the dramatic mid-tour exit of guitarist Keith Merrow, bassist...
Vitriol meltdown continues: Kyle Rasmussen responds with 41min video as ex-members form new band

Vitriol meltdown mid-tour as three members quit, abandon founder at gas station

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 24, 2025 | News

Portland death metal outfit Vitriol have once again been hit with a mid-tour mass exodus, raising questions about whether this is a streak of bad luck or the band’s newest unfortunate pattern. Despite consistently strong musical output, things have unraveled...
Concert Calendar (11/18-11/23) First Metal, Then the Holidays: Gwar, Queensryche, & more

Concert Calendar (11/18-11/23) First Metal, Then the Holidays: Gwar, Queensryche, & more

by Ian Weber | Nov 18, 2025 | Touring

Woah! Huge thanks for checking out the concert calendar on this chilly mid-November day, curated without malfunctioning ChatGPT assistance! You know that Ian always appreciate you attending the gigs that you need to see. So yes, the best highlights are listed this...
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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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