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Times of Grace are teasing new material
Posted by Chris Annunziata on June 1, 2020
Last we heard, Times of Grace was working on a follow up to their 2011 debut, The Hymn of a Broken Man and guitarist and mastermind Adam Dutkiewicz was hoping for an end of year release but that was 2019. Now due to COVID-19 and the quarantine situation, perhaps Adam and his counterpart Jesse Leach have completed the […]
Former Misfits drummer Joey Image reportedly dead at 63
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on June 1, 2020
Former Misfits drummer Joey Image has reportedly died at the age of 63. The news of his passing has been reported via Brooklyn Vegan, Loudwire, and Blabbermouth, as all mention the reveal was initially made on The New York Hardcore Chronicles Facebook, stating: “Joey Image of The Misfits dead at 63. Rest In […]
Devin Townsend shares improvisation album
Posted by Chris Annunziata on June 1, 2020
Devin Townsend is a kind soul who has shared more new music with the world. The frontman decided to share an improvisation album consisting of “chill guitar noodling” that he originally used has backing music to his podcast, which he will be continuing. Devin initially took two weeks off after feeling the urge and inspiration to […]
Man on Man (Faith No More) “Daddy” video is back on YouTube
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on June 1, 2020
Last week Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum’s new project Man On Man, which includes his boyfriend Joey Holman, unveiled a video for their first single, “Daddy,” on YouTube. It didn’t take long before the clip was banned on the platform, and now after nearly a week later, the video has returned. Was banning the […]
Belphegor delay new album, announce European Fall Tour
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on June 1, 2020
Belphegor made two surprising announcements late last week. The first reveal is a bit sad for Belphegor fans as these Austrian black/death metal masters were forced to delay their new album due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The record has been pushed from sometime this summer to early 2021. Additionally, the group has surprised us […]
SpaceX astronauts blast AC/DC for historic launch
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on June 1, 2020
As we approach the second half of 2020, it’s difficult to find a bit of good news. However, on Saturday (30th) at 3:22 PM EST, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 was set into motion with Crew Dragon’s second demonstration (Demo-2) Mission and made history at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida when they launched astronauts Bob […]
Metal Community react to George Floyd’s death and protests
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on June 1, 2020
On Memorial Day (25th), the day the United States honor and mourn those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, tragedy struck. George Floyd’s life was taken away from him in Minneapolis, Minnesota by police over a counterfeit $20, as former officer Derek Chauvin placing his knee on Floyd’s neck as the world […]
Coronavirus: Mötley Crüe postpone North American Stadium tour w/ Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on June 1, 2020
Unfortunately, the 2020 summer touring season is cancelled. Mötley Crüe has finally confirmed their North American Stadium tour with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts has been postponed. They are currently working on rescheduling the trek for sometime during the summer of 2021. Read the band’s statement below: “We wanted […]
#TheShowMustBePaused Music Industry set for blackout Tuesday after George Floyd’s Death
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on June 1, 2020
Metal Insider, along with many members in the music industry, including record labels, will be observing in tomorrow’s (2nd), Blackout Tuesday, following the death of George Floyd and the worldwide protests. The call for tomorrow’s blackout is for the music industry to pause operations, protesting the police violence against the black community by […]
#MetallicaMondays Metallica to stream 1997 Salt Lake City concert
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on June 1, 2020
Tonight’s (1st) #MetallicaMondays will take us back to the Load days as they will be streaming their 1997 show from Salt Lake City, Utah, which was part of their Poor Touring Me trek. The stream will begin tonight at 8 PM EST. The band commented: “Check out tonight’s #MetallicaMondays show, “Live in Salt […]
