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MIKE MANGINI Looks Back On His DREAM THEATER Audition: 'I Did My Homework' And 'I Was Prepared'

In a new interview with Melody House, Mike Mangini reflected on how he joined DREAM THEATER in late 2010 through a widely publicized audition following the departure of longtime drummer Mike Portnoy. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The first thing is that because of my schooling, [in...

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POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA: 'I Don't Think Death Metal Would've Had The Staying Power If It Wasn't For CHUCK SCHULDINER'

Although DEATH is considered to be one of the most important and influential death metal acts of all time, the Florida-based band did not release its debut album, "Scream Bloody Gore", until 1987 — two years after the arrival of "Seven Churches" by California's POSSESSED, whose bassist/vocalist, Jef...

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MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'

Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was reall...

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Watch: SAVATAGE Kicks Off First European Tour In 23 Years At Netherlands' INTO THE GRAVE Festival

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE kicked off its first European tour in 23 years Friday night (June 13) at the Into The Grave festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The group's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. The Ocean 02. Welcome 03. Jesus Saves 04. Taunting Cobras 05. Stran...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's 'Risk': It Is 'Probably The Most Controversial Album In The Catalog'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again defended the band's "Risk" album, saying that the LP served as a gateway for a lot of fans into the world of MEGADETH. Issued in 1999, "Risk" received a mixed response from critics and alienated hardcore MEGADETH fans due to its departure from th...

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SAVATAGE On 2025 Return To The Live Stage: 'This Is Just The Beginning'

Later today (Friday, June 13),legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE will kick off its highly anticipated 2025 European tour at the Into The Grave festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Prior to the launch of the trek, Germany's EMP had the exclusive opportunity to visit the band during r...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Shares Video For New THE VIOLENT HOUR Single 'Hell Or Hollywood'

Founding vocalist for the metal band BUTCHER BABIES, comic book author, artist, novelist, and the holder of multiple degrees in mortuary science and thanatology, singer/musician Carla Harvey has released the official music video for "Hell Or Hollywood", the second single from her new project THE VIO...

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FOREIGNER Records Special Version Of 'I Want To Know What Love Is' With Members Of Inland Master Chorale

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers FOREIGNER hit the ground running with a sold-out show at the acclaimed Yaamava Theater in Highland, California on June 11, 2025. The 46-date tour continues through mid-October 2025. Tickets and full details are on ticketmaster.com and foreigneronline.com. At the Yaamava...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF Announces Sixth PRESTO BALLET Album, 'Dreamentia'

PRESTO BALLET, the progressive rock project led by METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release its sixth studio album, "Dreamentia", on June 27 via Rat Pak Records. Founded by Vanderhoof in 2005, PRESTO BALLET combines the melodic and harmonic old-school aspects with the neo-progressive ro...

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JAKE E. LEE On Which Song He Will Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I Know People Are Expecting 'Bark At The Moon''

Former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Jake E. Lee spoke to Guitar World magazine about his participation in the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever performance and Ozzy's...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Exhibition To Open In BLACK SABBATH's Original Hometown Birmingham This Month

Two exhibitions are set to open in Birmingham celebrating the solo achievements and global awards of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and the album art of the original BLACK SABBATH lineup — just in time for the band's historic "Back To The Beginning" homecoming concert at Villa Park. The free-to-enter exhib...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Is 'Completely In Remission For The First Time' Since Being Diagnosed With Hodgkin's Lymphoma In 2013

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell says that he is "completely in remission for the first time" after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013. The veteran British rockers played their first concert of 2025 on January 18 at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. As was the case with the ba...

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MEGADETH And HALF SUMO Collaborate On 'Killing Is My Business…' 40th-Anniversary Fightwear Capsule

Half Sumo, the Brooklyn-born art collective that blends the ferocity of combat sports with the rebellious spirit of streetwear, today announced a landmark collaboration with thrash metal architects MEGADETH. This ground-breaking partnership celebrates the 40th anniversary of the band's genre-definin...

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JAMES MICHAEL On SIXX:A.M.'s Future: 'We Don't Have Anything Planned, And I'm Okay With That'

In a new interview with Tim Louie of The Aquarian, SIXX:A.M. singer James Michael was asked why there are seemingly no plans for the band to record more new music or play live shows. He responded: "You know, it's a good question. When SIXX:A.M. formed, we never really had the intention of being a ba...

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GARY HOLT On Upcoming EXODUS Album: It's 'Beautiful, 'Crushing', 'Catchy' And 'Spectacular'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Hard magazine, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt opened up about the recent departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and the decision to bring Rob Dukes back. Asked why Zetro "had to leave", Gary said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Without going into details,...