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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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TRIPTYKON Announces A 'Dark Shroud Over London' Events And Vinyl Reissues

Avant-garde extreme metal act TRIPTYKON, the group fronted by singer/guitarist Thomas Gabriel Fischer, a.k.a. Tom Warrior (CELTIC FROST, HELLHAMMER, TRIUMPH OF DEATH),will host a series of events in London's, Camden Town to coincide with their headlining performance at the iconic Roundhouse as part...

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ROY KHAN Is Open To Doing Something With KAMELOT Again: 'We've Been Talking About It'

In a new interview with PowerOfMetal.cl, former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan spoke about the recent announcement that he will take the stage on July 5, 2025 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. As...

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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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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Discusses Music Creation, Collaboration And Challenges In Education

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini is the featured guest on the latest episode of Drum Channel's "Lombardi Live!" Mike joins Don Lombardi, the founder of Drum Workshop (DW) and Drum Channel, for a deep dive into his diverse music career and the vital role of private instruction and mentorship...

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Ex-MUSHROOMHEAD Members WAYLON REAVIS And JASON 'JMANN' POPSON Reunite On New A KILLER'S CONFESSION Single

A KILLER'S CONFESSION, the band led by vocalist Waylon Reavis, has released a new song, "In Case Of Emergency", featuring a guest appearance by Waylon's former MUSHROOMHEAD bandmate Jason "JMann" Popson. Prior to the arrival of the new single, the two last recorded together in 2014 on MUSHROOMHEAD's...

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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...