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Watch: GODSMACK/Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Answers Questions About Technique, Stamina, Drum Setup And More

Mike Mangini, current drummer for GODSMACK, former drummer for DREAM THEATER, and former professor at Berklee College Of Music, has shared a new 22-minute video in which he answers real questions from drummers about technique, ergonomics, speed, stamina, drum setup, soloing, and memorizing complex m...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE On Using A.I. To Write Music: 'I'm Definitely Against All That Stuff'

In a new interview with "The Seth Williams Show", DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I.) algorithms and machine learning...

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Watch: GODSMACK Performs To 700,000 People At Poland's POL'AND'ROCK FESTIVAL

GODSMACK headlined the 32nd edition of the Pol'and'Rock Festival, formerly known as Woodstock Festival Poland, on Thursday, July 30 in Czaplinek, Poland. The massive open-air event is completely free to attend and features multiple stages of rock, punk, metal, and folk music alongside free camping....

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON Is '70% Done' With His First Solo Album

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, HELMET leader Page Hamilton discussed some of the new music he has in the works, including a possible follow-up to the band's 2023 album "Left". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am 70% done with my first solo albu...

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GODSMACK Announces October 2026 U.S. Tour Dates With DOROTHY

GODSMACK has announced newly added fall 2026 U.S. dates for its massive "The Rise Of Rock" world tour, extending one of the band's most explosive touring years to date, with DOROTHY joining as direct support and special guest for the October dates. The newly announced October run kicks off Friday, O...

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SULLY ERNA: 'Saying That MIKE MANGINI Is Overqualified To Play For GODSMACK Is Just Like Saying That SHANNON LARKIN's Overqualified To Play For The Band'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna spoke about the band's current lineup, which consists of Sully, bassist Robbie Merrill, guitarist Sam Koltun and former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. Mangini made his live debut with GODSMACK on June 12 at t...

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GODSMACK Teams Up With SUMERIAN COMICS For New Graphic Novel 'Awake'

Sumerian Comics has teamed up with multi-platinum rock band GODSMACK for "Godsmack: Awake", an original graphic novel inspired by the Sully Erna-fronted outfit's landmark album "Awake". The 96-page, full-color hardcover is available for pre-order through Sumerian Comics. Inspired by the lyrics, them...

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JEFF YOUNG On Possibility Of Playing With MEGADETH Again During Band's 'Farewell' Tour: 'I Don't Even Know If I'd Wanna Do It If It Was Offered To Me'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young was asked if he thinks all former members of the band, including his ex-MEGADETH and current KINGS OF THRASH bandmate David Ellefson, should be invited to play with MEGADETH again during the Dave Mustaine-...

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Watch: New GODSMACK Touring Lineup, Including Drummer MIKE MANGINI, Performs In Syracuse During 2026 Tour

Fan-filmed video of GODSMACK's June 30 concert at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lake View in Syracuse, New York can be seen below. As previously reported, GODSMACK has recruited former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for the remainder of the Sully Erna-fronted...

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BILLY MORRISON Teams With THE OFFSPRING's DEXTER HOLLAND For New Single And Video 'Never Gonna Change'

Billy Morrison has teamed with Dexter Holland for "Never Gonna Change", a fiery pop punk anthem that merges raging guitars and a prison-break pace with the unmistakable vocals of THE OFFSPRING lead singer. This unstoppably catchy anthem of alienation and rebellion is the latest single from the Briti...

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SHANNON LARKIN Apologizes To NIKKI SIXX Over 'Backing Tracks' Comment: 'I Was Not Doing That To Attack You'

Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has apologized to MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx for calling CRÜE out over the latter band's alleged reliance on pre-recorded tapes for backing vocals during live shows. Larkin brought up CRÜE's use of backing tracks while defending GODSMACK's decision to hire former...

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UGLY KID JOE Is Going 'Back To Metal' On Upcoming Album: 'All Of These Songs Reflect A Heavier Rock/Metal Sound'

In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, UGLY KID JOE guitarist and producer Dave Fortman spoke about the band's recently completed follow-up to the "Rad Wings Of Destiny" album, which came out in October 2022. Dave said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think we're… I forget....

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NIKKI SIXX Rips 'Hater' SHANNON LARKIN Over 'Backing Tracks' Claim: 'Maybe He Needs To Take A Nap Before He Does More Press'

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx has blasted former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin for calling CRÜE out over the latter band's alleged reliance on pre-recorded tapes for backing vocals during live shows. Larkin brought up CRÜE's use of backing tracks while defending GODSMACK's decision to hire former DREAM...

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Ex-GODSMACK Drummer SHANNON LARKIN Defends Band's Decision To Hire 'Overqualified' MIKE MANGINI For Current Tour

Former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin has defended the band's decision to hire ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for GODSMACK's current tour. Mangini joined GODSMACK in early June following the abrupt departure of Wade Murff, who had played with the band for less than a mo...

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GODSMACK Recruits Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Following Departure Of WADE MURFF

GODSMACK has recruited former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for the remainder of the Sully Erna-fronted band's "The Rise Of Rock" tour following the abrupt departure of Wade Murff. Mangini made his live debut with GODSMACK Friday night (June 12) at the Morton Amphitheater...