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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: 'LARS ULRICH, Believe It Or Not, Was A Big Influence For Me'

In a new interview with El Estepario Siberiano, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy spoke about some of his early drumming inspirations. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I often say Keith Moon [THE WHO]. But there's a bunch of guys. Ringo Starr [THE BEATLES] was a huge, huge one for me. Neil...

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RICK HUNOLT Is 'Not Afraid To Say' That EXODUS Inspired METALLICA And SLAYER 'Very Much'

Former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt was interviewed by "Reckless" Rexx Ruger for a new episode of the Pod Scum podcast. After Ruger noted that the guitar duo of Hunolt and EXODUS's Gary Holt is every bit as iconic as METALLICA's guitar team of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett and SLAYER's Jeff Hannem...

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Legendary Supergroup ASIA Returns With New Lineup

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of legendary English rock supergroup ASIA for an exciting new chapter in the band's celebrated history. 2024 was the Year Of The Dragon — and with it came a powerful rebirth: a new ASIA lineup featuring founding member, songwriter, producer, and keyboard...

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ALICE COOPER On Reuniting Surviving Original Members Of His Band For New Studio Album: 'Everything Went So Smoothly'

In a new interview with 95.5 KLOS radio legend Frazer Smith, Alice Cooper spoke about his reunion with the other surviving members of the original ALICE COOPER band — guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway and drummer Neal Smith — for an upcoming studio album, "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper",...

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MOTÖRHEAD Releases Video For New Single 'Leavin' Here' From 'Lost' Album 'The Manticore Tapes'

MOTÖRHEAD has released "Leavin' Here", the second single and its accompanying music video from the forthcoming album "The Manticore Tapes", which is due on June 27. The music video for "Leavin' Here" is an explosively raucous mixed media visual combining unique model characters and set pieces with a...

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Watch: New BLACK FLAG Lineup Performs Live For First Time

The new lineup of the legendary punk rock band BLACK FLAG made its live debut earlier tonight (Tuesday, June 10) at Mixtape 5 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Nedko Ignatov). Joining BLACK FLAG's founding guitarist Greg Ginn in the group's current li...

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LETLIVE. Announces 'The Blackest Beautiful (Revisited)' Digital Release

Cult favorite post-hardcore band LETLIVE. returns in full force this summer, reigniting its legacy with a newly remixed and remastered edition of their iconic 2013 album. "The Blackest Beautiful (Revisited)" arrives on all digital streaming platforms June 13, 2025, featuring two powerful bonus trac...

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GIL MOORE Says TRIUMPH's Full Surprise 2019 Three-Song Performance Could See Light Of Day

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, TRIUMPH drummer Gil Moore was asked about the possibility of new music from the band. Gil responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, in the film [TRIUMPH's 2021 documentary 'Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine', which was produced by Banger...

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ALAN ROBERT Looks Back On LIFE OF AGONY's 'Ugly': 'I'm Not Sure Everyone Got What We Were Trying To Do Until Much Later'

By David E. Gehlke LIFE OF AGONY bassist Alan Robert has established quite a second career as a graphic artist behind his "The Beauty Of Horror" adult coloring book series. It's a novel idea that has brought what once was primarily a child and nature-based forum into the world of horror and gore, wi...

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Watch: ALICE COOPER Reunites With Original Bassist DENNIS DUNAWAY On Stage In Connecticut

Dennis Dunaway, the original bass player from the ALICE COOPER group, joined Alice Cooper's current band on stage last night (Friday, May 23) at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut to perform the Alice classic "School's Out". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. In a re...

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TESLA Releases Music Video For 'From The Heart' Instrumental Song From 'All About Love' EP

TESLA has released the official music video for the song "From The Heart", taken from the band's latest EP, "All About Love". Released last November, "All About Love" includes four versions of "All About Love" (acoustic, electric, hybrid, live); a live version of "Walk Away", a concert favorite from...

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GIL MOORE Wants To 'Bring Back Some Memories' With New TRIUMPH Live Experience

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, TRIUMPH drummer and vocalist Gil Moore spoke about ongoing plans for the legendary Canadian rockers to develop a high-tech concept that would bring their music back to the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had...

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SICK OF IT ALL's LOU KOLLER: 'I'm Officially Cancer Free Right Now'

Vocalist Lou Koller of New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL, who recently underwent chemotherapy after being diagnosed with an esophageal tumor, has shared a new video message in which he said: " Hey everybody. What's up? I've got some good news for everyone. I got my test results back — the sca...

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Watch: RITCHIE BLACKMORE And CANDICE NIGHT Inducted Into 'Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame'

The Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame (LIMEHOF),in coordination with earMUSIC, recently hosted a night celebrating Candice Night and the release of her new album, "Sea Glass". This celebration featured a live solo performance by Candice, performing three songs — including "Unsung Her...

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BLACK FLAG Releases First Photo Of New Lineup, Promises 'Exciting Season Of Live Shows And New Music Production'

Legendary punk rock band BLACK FLAG has released the first official photo of its new lineup. Joining founding guitarist Greg Ginn are Max Zanelly on vocals, David Rodriguez on bass and Bryce Weston on drums. A press release from Ginn's SST Records states: "With a fresh lineup and renewed creative en...