Tag Archives: Ben Weinman

Orion Music + More Wraps Up Triumphant Second Year

Posted by on June 10, 2013

As soon as they announced the lineup of last year’s Orion Music + More Festival. it was apparent that Metallica were doing things differently. While anyone could have slapped together a solid two-day lineup of heavy bands, the world’s biggest metal band brought country, plenty of indie rock and a brass band to play the […]

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The Dillinger Escape Plan Play Orion As A Four Piece, While An Injured Ben Weinman Reads Revolver Magazine Onstage

Posted by on June 9, 2013

Earlier this week, Ben Weinman revealed he had broken his hand. As we looked at a picture of the guitarist’s broken hand, we asked ourselves “How will this affect The Dillinger Escape Plan’s set at Orion?” Well, The Dillinger Escape Plan went on with the scheduled performance at the festival today, but as a four […]

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Video: Kimbra Joined Onstage By The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman

Posted by on October 22, 2012

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRLOcit9MS0[/youtube] We know that New Zealand singer-songwriter Kimbra is a big fan of The Dillinger Escape Plan. And we also know that she is planning to collaborate with guitarist Ben Weinman. So it isn’t too shocking to learn than Weinman joined the singer onstage. Kimbra was performing at Webster Hall Friday night (October 20) as […]

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Win Another Pair Of Tickets To Our CMJ Showcase Featuring Prong!

Posted by on October 16, 2012

We’re now just three days away from the best thing you can do on the Hudson River aside from surviving a plane landing. That’s right, the #PRONGBOAT is happening on Friday, and if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, you might want to. Prong will be playing their first NYC area show in five years. […]

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The Dillinger Escape Plan Reuniting With Guitarist Brian Benoit?

Posted by on September 13, 2012

Last month, The Dillinger Escape Plans shocked fans by announcing guitarist Jeff Tuttle’s departure. While the band has yet to announce a replacement, it appears that they might be rejoined by a familiar face. Yesterday, guitarist Ben Weinman posted the picture above of him and former guitarist Brian Benoit on Facebook. Along with the image, […]

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The Dillinger Escape Plan Part Ways With Guitarist Jeff Tuttle

Posted by on August 17, 2012

It’s been a little known fact that The Dillinger Escape Plan have been working on new material. That’s why it’s a little surprising to learn that guitarist Jeff Tuttle has left the group. The Dillinger Escape Plan confirmed the news via the following statement: “Jeff Tuttle has been a valuable member of The Dillinger Escape […]

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The Dillinger Escape Plan Releasing A New EP?

Posted by on April 17, 2012

When we last talked to guitarist Ben Weinman, The Dillinger Escape Plan were in the early stages of working on the follow up to 2010’s Option Paralysis. Now it would appear that the band have a lot of progress on the new album. In fact, they might even give fans an early taste of new […]

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Unsigned & Streamed: For Sleeping Or Jumping

Posted by on April 12, 2012

Why should major label bands be the only ones who get love? Unsigned & Streamed is a new column where we stream a song from an unsigned band we at Metal Insider really dig. This week, we’re giving a little extra exposure to Boston’s For Sleeping Or Jumping. Having met during their time as students at the Berklee […]

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Video: System Of A Down Joined Onstage By Members Of Slipknot And The Dillinger Escape Plan In Australia

Posted by on March 5, 2012

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIGRyQfq0MM[/youtube] In addition to appearing at this year’s Soundwave Festival in Australia, System Of A Down performed a handful of off dates with The Dillinger Escape Plan. And during their stop at the at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia last week (February 29), the reunited group were joined by some very special guests. […]

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Exclusive: The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman – “Drugs Are Not Part Of Our Creative Process”

Posted by on January 24, 2012

Last week, The Dillinger Escape Plan’s singer Greg Puciato made quite a stir on the web with a particular posting on his blog. In it, Puciato recalled his experience the prior weekend after consuming too much of an undisclosed drug. Many found the story humorous and reported on it immediately. We at Metal Insider, took […]

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