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MIKE MANGINI On His Exit From DREAM THEATER: My Original Statement 'Actually Says It All'

In a new interview with Dream Theater World, the official DREAM THEATER fan club, Mike Mangini was asked about his October 2023 departure from DREAM THEATER. Mangini, who has been with the progressive metal band for 13 years, was dismissed from DREAM THEATER in order to make way for the return of th...

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Hear DEE SNIDER-Sung Version Of TRIUMPH's 'Lay It On The Line' From 'Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph'

Another sneak preview of "Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph", a Dee Snider-sung rendition of the TRIUMPH classic "Lay It On The Line", can be heard below. Snider recalled: "The first time I heard this song, I was blown away. There's only one Rik Emmett and TRIUMPH. I'm honored to be a part of...

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MIKE PORTNOY On His DREAM THEATER Bandmates: 'I Know I Hurt Them When I Left Them'

In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy reflected on his decision to leave the progressive metal band 15 years ago, a quarter century after he co-founded the group. Portnoy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Here's the fun...

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HEART Announces August 2025 Tour Dates With TODD RUNDGREN

Legendary rockers HEART will embark on another tour in August. Support on select dates will come from Todd Rundgren. The 14-date trek will kick off on August 8 in Quincy, Washington and conclude on August 30 in Bethel, New York. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on April 24. HEART and T...

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Hear FILTER Frontman RICHARD PATRICK's 'The Gunslingers Of Redemption' Song From 'Gunslingers' Movie

FILTER leader Richard Patrick wrote a song called "The Gunslingers Of Redemption" and composed all the music for writer-director Brian Skiba's just-released western "Gunslingers". You can now check out the track below. Starring Nicolas Cage ("The Rock", "Pig", "Longlegs"),Heather Graham ("Boogie Ni...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'Sometimes People Overlook The Importance Of The Metal Side To DREAM THEATER'

In a new interview with Dylan Gowan of Banger TV, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about the band's sixteenth studio album, "Parasomnia", which came out on February 7, 2025 via InsideOut Music. The LP marks DREAM THEATER's first release with Portnoy since 2009's "Black Clouds & Silver Li...

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SODOM Announces New Album 'The Arsonist', Shares 'Trigger Discipline' Single

German thrash metal veterans SODOM will release their new album, "The Arsonist", on June 27, 2025 worldwide through SPV/Steamhammer. We all know that good music is always also a question of sound. To this end, the human factor is crucial — along with the right equipment, of course. After all it's ab...

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MIKE MANGINI's New Band MONOLITH Releases Second Single 'Mother Martyr'

On the heels of their debut single "Oligarchs", Miami-based rockers MONOLITH are back with a new track. "Mother Martyr" is the follow-up single and further showcases the sound the band is fast becoming known for. The trio comprised of Hernán "Motley" Rodríguez (bass/vocals),Andy Barrow (guitars/voc...

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SEBASTIAN BACH, JOEY BELLADONNA, DEE SNIDER, NANCY WILSON Among Musicians On 'Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph'

On Friday, June 6, 2025, one of the greatest and most successful Canadian rock bands of all time, TRIUMPH, will be honored with a star-studded tribute album. "Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph" will arrive via Round Hill Records, featuring such renowned rockers as Dorothy, Sebastian Bach, Nan...

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Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'The Black Halo' Album With Special Concert In Brazil

On July 5, former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan will take the stage at Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, Brazil for a one-night-only performance celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's "The Black Halo" album. Originally released in 2005, the LP remains a landmark in metal history, featuring iconic tr...

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SAMAEL's Long-Awaited New Album Will 'Probably' Be Released In 2026

In a recent interview with Finland's Chaoszine, SAMAEL frontman Michael "Vorph" Locher spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2017's "Hegemony" album. He said: "The album is pretty much recorded. It's done, but Xy's [SAMAEL drummer Alexandre 'Xytr...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs 'The Best Of Times' Live For First Time Ever

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER played the song "The Best Of Times" live for the first time ever Saturday night (March 22) at their tour-closing concert at Radio City Hall in New York City. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. The lyrics for "The Best Of Times" were written...

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: Summer/Fall 2025 U.S. Tour Dates Announced

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),has announced a dozen or so tour dates for the fall. The California-based four-piece, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, will play the following sh...

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LIVE And COLLECTIVE SOUL Reunite For 2025 Co-Headlining 'Summer Unity Tour'

LIVE and COLLECTIVE SOUL have announced their 2025 co-headlining "Summer Unity Tour". Produced by Live Nation, the 30-date tour kicks off on Tuesday, July 8 in Auburn, Washington at White River Amphitheatre, with additional stops across the U.S. in Bend, Salt Lake City, St. Louis, Buffalo, Charlesto...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI: 'We Didn't Miss A Beat' With MIKE PORTNOY Returning To The Band

In a new interview with John The Metal Mailman of the KBER 101.1 FM radio station, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci discussed the band's decision to reunite with Mike Portnoy in October 2023, 13 years after the drummer first left the progressive metal titans. Asked if it felt like it had been t...