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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY Says He Is 'Sowing His Musical Oats' (Video)
"Metal Zone" host Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on Wednesday, April 20 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Ang...April 29, 2011
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It's Official: MIKE MANGINI Is New DREAM THEATER Drummer
Mike Mangini, the 48-year-old session artist who has played for ANNIHILATOR, EXTREME, JAMES LABRIE and STEVE VAI, has officially joined DREAM THEATER as the replacement for the recently departed Mike Portnoy. Commented Mangini: "The day that I got the phone call to be in DREAM THEATER, it took my br...April 29, 2011
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STONE SOUR's JIM ROOT Shows Off His Guitar Rig (Video)
SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR guitarist Jim Root recently showed off his guitar rig for the AllAxess.com team in Australia. Check out the footage below. AllAxess.com is the new guitar-based web site web site launched by DEVILDRIVER guitarists Mike Spreitzer and Jeff Kendrick. The site focuses on instructional...April 28, 2011
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's 'Nightmare' Certified Gold In U.S.
"Nightmare", the latest album from Southern California's AVENGED SEVENFOLD, has been officially certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies in the United States. Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy played on "Nightmare" follo...April 27, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Never Set Out To Be A Drum Influence Or Drum Hero'
Planet-Drum.com conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy at the April 11, 2011 Rome, Italy stop on his "European Meet & Greet Tour". You can now watch the chat below. When asked if it was weird to have his exit from DREAM THEATER play out so publicl...April 27, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY: Don't Believe BLABBERMOUTH.NET Headlines, I'm As Happy And Positive As Ever
Tone conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy prior to the "Metal Masters" clinic on April 21, 2011 in Cerritos, California. You can now watch the chat below. During the final portion of the interview, Portnoy said, "Contrary to what Blabbermouth what l...April 26, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY Says He Never Intended For Split With DREAM THEATER To Play Out So Publicly
Metal Injection conducted a short interview with former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy on the "black carpet" of the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held last Wednesday, April 20 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. You can now watch the chat below. When...April 26, 2011
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THEORY OF A DEADMAN To Release 'The Truth Is...' In July
Vancouver rock band THEORY OF A DEADMAN will release its fourth studio album, "The Truth Is…", on July 12 via Roadrunner/604 Records. The CD was recorded at Bay 7 in Los Angeles with producer Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, 3 DOORS DOWN, MOTÖRHEAD, PAPA ROACH). The band is currently road-testing...April 25, 2011
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ANNEX THEORY To Release 'Beneath The Skin' EP In May
Canada's ANNEX THEORY, which features in its ranks former QUO VADIS vocalist Trevor Birnie, has inked a deal with Pivotal Rockordings. The band will release its debut EP, "Beneath The Skin", in May via all major digital retailers. Physical copies will be made available exclusively through the band....April 25, 2011
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Be Honored At Colombia's ROCKSTONE MUSIC AWARDS
Powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR) will be honored at the Rockstone Music Awards, set to take place on Wednesday, May 11 at the Royal Center Theater in Bogota, Colombia. The event, which will be hosted by Eddie Trunk of VH1 Class...April 24, 2011
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U.D.O.: 'Rock'N'Roll Soldiers' Audio Sample Available
U.D.O., the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will release its new album, "Rev-Raptor", on May 20 via AFM Records. The effort will be available in the following formats: * CD (Jewel Case) * CD (Digipak) * CD (Japan) * Vinyl black * Vinyl green * Limited Box (more det...April 20, 2011
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STONE SOUR's COREY TAYLOR Talks Touring, VELVET REVOLVER Rumors (Audio)
Matt Cruz of the Arkansas radio station 100.3 The Edge (web site) recently conducted an interview with STONE SOUR/SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below.April 19, 2011
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Films 'So Far Away' Video
Southern California's AVENGED SEVENFOLD recently filmed a video for the song "So Far Away" with Wayne Isham, who has previously directed videos for such established artists as METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SIMPLE PLAN, PANTERA, 'N SYNC, SHANIA TWAIN, GODSMACK, BRITNEY SPEARS, LEONA LEWIS, PINK FLOYD, SHER...April 19, 2011
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U.D.O.: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Leatherhead' Video
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Leatherhead", the new video from U.D.O., the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in February in Nürnberg, Germany. "Leatherhead" comes off U.D.O.'s new album, "Rev-Raptor", which wil...April 18, 2011
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STONE SOUR Bassist Leaves Tour
STONE SOUR has released the following statement: "We regret to announce that [STONE SOUR bassist] Shawn Economaki has gone home for personal issues. For the time being, we will continue to tour with a replacement bassist. We wish him all the best." STONE SOUR is currently taking part in the "Avalanc...April 18, 2011
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