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MIKE PORTNOY Has No Regrets About Leaving DREAM THEATER In 2010

In a recent interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who returned to the band last October after a 13-year absence, was asked to name the thing in his career he is most proud of as well as a decision that he regrets the most. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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DREAM THEATER Announces February/March 2025 North American Tour

With the worldwide excitement around the recently announced European tour, Grammy-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER have announcing the North American leg of their 40th-anniversary tour. The trek will be "An Evening With Dream Theater" and will be the first tour of North America since...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN On 'The True Meaning Of Happiness'

In a new interview with Brocarde, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if he has reached that point in his career where he no longer concerns himself with other people's opinions. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm working on it. I think that's actually the true meaning of h...

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ANVIL's LIPS Once Again Floats Debunked World Trade Center Controlled Demolition Conspiracy Theory

In a recent interview with Vladimir Čokorilo, frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL once again floated a debunked conspiracy theory contending that the collapse of the World Trade Center in 2001 was caused not solely by the airliner crash damage that occurred as part of the Se...

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JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS: 'It's A Real Honor' To Have People Acknowledge 'Painkiller' Drum Intro 34 Years Later

In a new interview with Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho, JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked how it feels to have created "one of the most iconic drum intros of all time" in the intro to the title track of PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller". Scott said...

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Ex-DEVILDRIVER Guitarist MIKE SPREITZER Admits He Hasn't Spoken To DEZ FAFARA About His Decision To Leave The Band

DEVILDRIVER guitarist Mike Spreitzer says that he hasn't spoken to frontman Dez Fafara about his decision to leave the band. Mike was the second-longest-lasting member of DEVILDRIVER following the departures of all original members except Fafara. Spreitzer co-wrote and performed on DEVILDRIVER's alb...

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LINKIN PARK's EMILY ARMSTRONG Responds To DANNY MASTERSON Support Claims: 'I Misjudged Him'

New LINKIN PARK singer Emily Armstrong has addressed criticism over her past support of convicted rapist and actor Danny Masterson. Shortly after Armstrong was announced as LINKIN PARK's new vocalist on Thursday (September 5),THE MARS VOLTA's Cedric Bixler-Zavala, whose wife, Chrissie Carnell-Bixle...

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DELAIN Announces New EP, 'Dance With The Devil'

Melodic synth-metal masters DELAIN are set to break new ground with their upcoming EP, "Dance With The Devil", due on November 8 via Napalm Records. Following the success of their latest full-length opus, 2023's "Dark Waters", which debuted at No. 9 on both the U.S. Hard Music Albums chart and the o...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist/Vocalist MARKO HIETALA Unveils New Single 'Frankenstein's Wife'

Former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala is back with a mesmerizing new single, "Frankenstein's Wife", a tragic love song that blends dark humor with haunting melodies. Released today, this rock hymn is a journey into the gothic world of a mad scientist's desperate attempt to reanimate the lo...

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QUEEN Guitarist BRIAN MAY Suffers Minor Stroke

QUEEN guitarist Brian May has revealed he recently suffered a minor stroke. Although the episode initially left the 77-year-old rock legend unable to use his left arm, he has since regained enough movement to be able to play music again. "The good news is that I can play guitar after the events of t...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Explains 'PowerNerd' Album Title

Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has released a new video in which he explains the inspiration for the title of his upcoming studio album, "PowerNerd", which is due on October 25, 2024. He says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'PowerNerd' is essentially a manifesto of wo...

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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE Partners With ENGL For New Signature Amp

Steve Morse, the legendary guitarist known for his work with bands like DEEP PURPLE and the DIXIE DREGS, has recently announced a new collaboration with ENGL Amplifiers. The result of this partnership is a small signature head that promises to deliver the perfect tone for any guitarist looking to ac...

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Longtime DEVILDRIVER Guitarist MIKE SPREITZER Announces His Departure: 'I Have Decided It Is Time To Go My Own Way'

DEVILDRIVER guitarist Mike Spreitzer has announced his departure from the band. Mike was the second-longest-lasting member of DEVILDRIVER following the departures of all original members except vocalist Dez Fafara. Spreitzer co-wrote and performed on DEVILDRIVER's albums "The Fury Of Our Maker's Han...

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JAMES HETFIELD On Playing A Lawman In Western Thriller 'The Thicket': 'I'm Grateful I Got Asked To Do It'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke about his acting role in Tubi Films' upcoming dark western thriller "The Thicket". Based on Joe R. Lansdale's novel of the...

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DEEP PURPLE's DON AIREY To Release New Solo Album In Early 2025

In a new interview with Roppongi Rocks' Stefan Nilsson, DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey spoke about his plans to release a new solo album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've always kept the solo… I had my own band. That's how we found Simon [McBride, new DEEP PURPLE guitaris...