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Photos/Review: Pearcy | DeMartini deliver an electric night of RATT n ROLL in Anaheim – 8/30/2025

Photos/Review: Pearcy | DeMartini deliver an electric night of RATT n ROLL in Anaheim – 8/30/2025

by Chris Loomis | Sep 4, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

RATT was undeniably one of the biggest glam metal bands in the late 80s alongside Motley Crue, with their music standing the test of time and remaining in high demand some 35+ years later. While RATT has had many versions of the band over the last 20 years, original...
Black Label Society, The Darkness, Stryper, and more confirmed for 2026 Monsters of Rock Cruise

Black Label Society, The Darkness, Stryper, and more confirmed for 2026 Monsters of Rock Cruise

by Zenae Zukowski | May 10, 2025 | Festivals, News

The Monsters of Rock Cruise will return for its 14th edition on April 12–17, 2026. Hosted by On The Blue Cruises, the five-day voyage departs from Miami and features over 35 hard rock and metal acts, including Black Label Society, Night Ranger, The Darkness,...
Monsters of Rock Cruise 2024: Joe Satriani, Extreme, The Darkness, and more added to lineup

Monsters of Rock Cruise 2024: Joe Satriani, Extreme, The Darkness, and more added to lineup

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 12, 2023 | News

  The 2024 Monsters of Rock Cruise has been announced. Dubbed The Dirty Dozen, the cruise will set sail. on March 2nd, departing from Miami, Florida on the Roal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, making it’s way to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Nassau,...
Smith/Kotzen along with new Vixen bassist Julia Lage unveils new solo single “Wake Up”

Smith/Kotzen along with new Vixen bassist Julia Lage unveils new solo single “Wake Up”

by Mark Zapata | Mar 31, 2022 | News, Video

  Julia Lage, new bassist for Vixen has released a new single, “Wake Up.” Lage wrote, recorded, and produced the track, she also performed vocals, guitar and bass, for the song with Michael Odabashian on drums.   Lage comments: “This song...
Rokisland Fest 2022 hits Key West featuring Brett Michaels, Night Ranger, Skid Row and more

Rokisland Fest 2022 hits Key West featuring Brett Michaels, Night Ranger, Skid Row and more

by Mark Zapata | Jul 27, 2021 | News

  RokIsland Fest 2022 is coming! This festival in paradise will kick off on January 14-17, 2022 in Key West, Florida. Legendary radio host and tv personality Eddie Trunk will host the event which will feature heavy metals greatest bands from the hair metal era....
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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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