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Video Footage Of DREAM THEATER's RUDESS Playing The Continuum Posted Online

Video footage of DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess playing the continuum has been posted online at Rudess' official web site. Check it out at this location. As previously reported, DREAM THEATER recently completed work on their eighth full-length studio album, entitled "Octavarium", tentativel...

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Former KORN Guitarist: 'The Jesus Tattoo On My Hand Keeps Me From Masturbating'

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's official web site, HeadToChrist.com, has been updated with a brand new interview with Welch. Read on: Q: Brian, few weeks ago, you felt so desperate that you wanted to die. You even asked God to end your life. What was God's answer to your cry for help? Bri...

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Former KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: 'I Just Want To See Kids Come To The Lord'

The Christian Broadcasting Network is reporting that former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's recent visit to Israel, where he was baptized in the Jordan River, attracted attention from press around the world, and a curious question from CNN about baptism. CNN asked Welch, "Do you really think you...

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Former KORN Guitarist Explains Decision To Get Baptized In Israel: 'God Told Me'

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch told MTV News that he decided to get baptized in Israel's Jordan River on Saturday (March 5) after receiving a divine message. [see photos of Welch being baptized in Jordan river and in the river's baptismal site near the Kibbutz Kinneret, in northern Israel:...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist To Perform With BLACKFIELD

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess will be appearing on keyboards with the band BLACKFIELD at their East Coast acoustic shows next week. BLACKFIELD is the brain child of Steven Wilson of PORCUPINE TREE and Israeli singer/songwriter Aviv Geffen. Commented Jordan: "BLACKFIELD's music is very melo...

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Former KORN Guitarist Baptized In Jordan River: Photos Available

The Associated Press is reporting that former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch was baptized Saturday (March 5) in the Jordan River, just weeks after quitting his band, drug habits and rock-and-roll lifestyle for religion. [see photos of Welch being baptized in Jordan river and in the river's baptis...

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STATIC-X Guitarist Busted On Sex Assault, Kidnapping Charges

Ken Serrano and Chris Jordan of New Jersey's Asbury Park Press have issued the following report: He told the 14-year-old Sayreville girl he was "T-Rex" and he liked to impersonate the guitarist for the heavy metal band they both liked, STATIC-X, authorities said. But the 39-year-old man accused of m...

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DREAM THEATER Finish Recording New Album

DREAM THEATER have finished recording the follow-up to 2003's "Train of Thought", tentatively due in May/June via EastWest. "I just literally came from the very last session tonight — we just finished the album tonight, we start mixing it on Monday," DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy revealed durin...

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Ohio Musician Files Countersuit Against STAIND For Trademark Infringement

An Ohio musician has filed a contersuit against Jordan Schur, president of Geffen Records, STAIND, and their management company for breach of contract, fraudulent inducement to enter into an agreement, negligent misrepresentation and concealment of information, trademark infringement, and cyber pira...

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DREAM THEATER Announce European Summer Festival Appearances

DREAM THEATER have announced the following European summer festival appearances: Jun. 10 - Sweden Rock Festival - Solvesborg, SWE Jun. 11 - Arrow Rock Festival - Lichtenvoorde, NETH Jun. 18 - Loca Rock Festival - Murcia, SPA Jun. 26 - Graspop Festival - Dessel, BEL As previously reported, DREAM THEA...

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DREAM THEATER: 'Live At Budokan' DVD Certified Platinum

According to a posting on producer Kevin Shirley's (IRON MAIDEN, AEROSMITH) web site, DREAM THEATER's "Live At Budokan" two-DVD set has officially been certified platinum. Released last October, "Live At Budokan" documents DREAM THEATER's April 26, 2004 show at Tokyo's Budokan Hall. Disc 1 of the tw...

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ANDREAS KISSER, ALEX SKOLNICK, SEBASTIAN BACH Among Musicians Featured On RUSH Tribute CD

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser, former TESTAMENT axeman Alex Skolnick, ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach and former WARRANT frontman Jani Lane are among the musicians appearing on the upcoming RUSH tribute album, "Subdivisions", due on March 15 via Magna Carta Records. The CD, which features pre...

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Future Of Club Where DIMEBAG Was Gunned Down Is Up In The Air

Jordan Gentile of The Other Paper reports: Even as they mourned the death of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott last week, metal fans around Columbus, Ohio quietly began fretting about the future of another icon: the Alrosa Villa. They fear the nightclub that witnessed last week's shootings could soon fall vi...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer To Release DVD Of 'Live At Budokan' Drum-Cam Footage

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will be releasing a DVD via his Portnoy Archives label containing Mike's drum-cam footage from the historic "Live At Budokan" DREAM THEATER show filmed on April 26, 2004. Audio options include Full Band, Isolated Drums and an Audio Commentary with Mike. All tracks...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Planning More Surgery

ContactMusic.com is reporting that Sharon Osbourne is going to treat herself this Christmas to more cosmetic surgery. The 52-year-old wife of Ozzy has admitted to having confidence-boosting procedures performed in the past and jokes that after her upcoming operation she will look like British glamou...