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Video: DREAM THEATER Kicks Off 'The Astonishing' World Tour In London

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER kicked off their "The Astonishing" world tour this past Thursday, February 18 at The Palladium in London, England. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Dystopian Overture 02. The Gift Of Music 03. The Answer 04. A Better Life 05. Lord Nafaryus 06. A Savior In...

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Video: FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G. Performs At 'Guitar Gods Festival'

Video footage of Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. — well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND — performing at last night's (Friday, February 19) Guitar Gods Festival in Miami Beach, Florida can be seen below. As previously repor...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: Making 'The Astonishing' Challenged Everybody In The Band

On December 4, 2015, La Grosse Radio conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DREAM THEATER's new concept album, "The Astonishing": Rudess: "Well, the story is really about...

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ALICE COOPER Is Working On Two New Albums

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has told ABC News Radio that he is working on a new solo album and is planning a follow-up to HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES' self-titled debut record, which came out last fall. "So, I'm working on two albums at once right now," he explained, adding, "And I'm gonna be on two ...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G. Announces Short North American Headlining Tour

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will embark on a mini North American headlining tour from April 15 to April 24. Gus said: "I'm very excited to play my first U.S. and Canada shows ...

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LEMMY's Son On His Father: 'He Set A Great Example For Hard-Working Musicians'

Paul Inder, the son of iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, fielded questions in the press room at last night's Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. You can watch video footage of his appearance below (courtesy of Artisan News). The Grammy Awards included a tri...

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HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Pay Tribute To LEMMY At GRAMMY AWARDS

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES, the supergroup featuring international film star and musician Johnny Depp alongside Alice Cooper and AEROSMITH's Joe Perry, paid tribute to late MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister by performing the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Ace Of Spades" earlier tonight (Monday, February 15) at the Gra...

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JOE PERRY Disses STEVEN TYLER's Move To Country Music

AEROSMITH lead guitarist Joe Perry has dismissed his longtime bandmate Steven Tyler's decision to record a country album. In May 2015, Tyler released his first country single, "Love Is Your Name", which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Streaming Songs chart. He followed it up with "Red White &...

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Video: STEVEN TYLER Performs At Country Radio Seminar In Nashville

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler was one of the performers who took part in a concert Monday night (February 8) during the 2016 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee. Also appearing at Big Machine Label Group's show were A THOUSAND HORSES, THE CADILLAC THREE and Drake White. Joined by his Nashv...

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DREAM THEATER: 'The Astonishing' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"The Astonishing", the new album from progressive metallers DREAM THEATER, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Norway: #2 Hungary: #2 Italy: #3 Sweden: #3 Portugal –#3 Netherlands: #4 Germany: #5 Austria: #6 Canada: #7 Australia: #10 Japan: #10 Belgium: #11 U.K.: #11 U.S.: #11 F...

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STEVEN TYLER's Attorney Reaches Settlement In 'American Idol' Lawsuit

According to Billboard.com, Steven Tyler's attorney and the AEROSMITH singer's former management firm have reached an undisclosed settlement in their legal dispute over his "American Idol" contract. Kovac Media Group's lawsuit against Dina LaPolt alleged she cost Tyler a $6 to $8 million pay raise i...

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STEVEN TYLER's SKITTLES Portrait To Be Auctioned To Benefit JANIE'S FUND

Skittles announced tonight an eBay auction of AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler's Skittles portrait to support Tyler's philanthropic initiative that helps girls who have been abused and neglected: Janie's Fund. Tyler and his Skittles portrait are featured in the Skittles Super Bowl 50 television commerc...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER: 'I'm The Original Drummer In STEEL PANTHER'

Natalia Britt of California Rock News conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier at this year's NAMM show, which took place January 22-24 in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about one of his pre-KORN gigs, Luzier said: "I'm the original drummer in STEEL PANTHE...

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SLASH: 'Raised On The Sunset Strip' Documentary To Be Released On DVD, Blu-Ray

On February 5, Universal Music Group will release the 90-minute documentary "Slash: Raised On The Sunset Strip" on Blu-ray and DVD. One of rock's most iconic figures is profiled like never before in "Slash: Raised On The Sunset Strip", a revealing and insightful film presented by DirecTV and Guitar...

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DREAM THEATER Members Discuss Making Of 'The Astonishing' In Five-Part Video Interview

The U.K. branch of Roadrunner Records has uploaded a five-part interview with DREAM THEATER members John Petrucci (guitar),Jordan Rudess (keyboards) and James LaBrie (vocals) about the making of the band's new concept album, "The Astonishing". You can watch it below. "The Astonishing" was released...