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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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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: 'I Don't Believe In Making Full-Length Records Anymore'

In a new interview with Joann Butler In Studio With..., MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist and main songwriter Nikki Sixx was asked if he has a favorite album or song that he made during his four-and-a-half-decade career with the band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "They all mean something dif...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains MÖTLEY CRÜE's Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'We Do Play 100% Live'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has shot down claims that he and his bandmates don't perform live during their concerts. Sixx addressed MÖTLEY CRÜE's alleged use of pre-recorded tapes while responding to a fan during a question-and-answer session on X (formerly Twitter). Asked why MÖTLEY CRÜE uses ba...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Looks Back On Legal Battle With MICK MARS: 'That Whole Thing Was Awkward And Really Hurtful'

During an appearance on Billy Corgan's "The Magnificent Others" podcast, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee reflected on the "hurtful" legal battle between MÖTLEY CRÜE's founding guitarist Mick Mars and his longtime bandmates over Mick's exit from the CRÜE. When Mars, who suffers from Ankylosing Spondyli...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'By The Time I Get Done After A Two-Hour Show, I'm F***ing Toast'

During an appearance on the Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard podcast, Tommy Lee once again spoke about the physical demands of playing drums for a heavy rock band like MÖTLEY CRÜE. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's crazy, man. It's so physical. By the time I get done after...

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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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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Performs In Darien Center, New York During 'The Return Of Carnival Of Sins' Tour

MÖTLEY CRÜE played the second concert of "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour Saturday night (July 18) at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Darien Center, New York. The trek celebrates the 20th anniversary of the band's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and MÖTLEY CRÜE's 45th...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Officially Launches 'The Return Of Carnival Of Sins' Tour In Burgettstown

MÖTLEY CRÜE officially launched "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour Friday night (July 17) in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania at the Pavilion at Star Lake. The trek celebrates the 20th anniversary of the band's groundbreaking 2005-2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour and MÖTLEY CRÜE's 45th anniversary. The 33-...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Share New Single 'Easy Street'

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have returned with a stunning new single, "Easy Street". Debuted live last year during the band's lauded "The Catacombs Tour" and eagerly awaited by fans, it's the band's first new song since 2023's "In Times New Roman". The music is serene and perfectly imperfect — acoustic...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Performs At FIFA Fan Festival In Vancouver

Fan-filmed video of MÖTLEY CRÜE's July 12 concert during the FIFA Fan Festival at PNE Amphitheatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Red Hot 02. Louder Than Hell 03. Wild Side 04. Shout At The Devil 05. Too Fast...

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JOHN CORABI: 'The Hardest Part' Of Exiting MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Was I Felt Like I Was Losing Three Friends'

In a new interview with Erin Greatrix of This Day In Metal, former MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who joined the band in 1992 as the replacement for original singer Vince Neil, once again reflected on his time with the group. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I love the opportunity t...

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As much as we all like to pat ourselves on the back for having impeccable taste in music, there are certain uncomfortable truths that no amount of cooler-than-thou posturing can disprove. Heavy metal comes in all stripes, of course, but the glam / hair metal movement of the '80s had a vast and endur...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Performs 'Take Me To The Top' For First Time In More Than Four Decades

MÖTLEY CRÜE played its first full headlining concert in nine months Saturday night (July 4) as the headliner of second edition of the Rockin' Thunder festival, which returned to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada's Princess Auto Stadium. The band's setlist contained several rarities, including the first per...

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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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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Explains How He Still Weighs The Same As He Did In High School

During an appearance on a new episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, Tommy Lee spoke about the physical demands of playing drums for a heavy rock band like MÖTLEY CRÜE. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was, like, 'Okay, how come I've weighed the same weight since fuck...