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MIKE PORTNOY Talks About His Tattoos (Video)

Drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, METAL ALLEGIANCE, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) recently spoke to Tattoo.com about his tattoos and current musical projects. You can now watch the chat below. Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER 30 years ago, abruptly quit the band in September 2010 while...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: I See Each OPETH Record As A Possible Last Record

Maniacs Japan earlier in the year conducted an interview with Mikael Åkerfeldt (guitar, vocals) and Fredrik Åkesson (guitar) of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On OPETH celebrating its 25th annivers...

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STEVE SMITH Explains Decision To Return To JOURNEY

JOURNEY and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS will kick off the San Francisco Fest 2016 tour on Thursday, May 12, again bringing together two of the iconic groups that helped define the San Francisco sound. The tour launches at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, California — with concerts scheduled throug...

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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL Discuss Paris Terror Attacks For The First Time: Watch Full Interview

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL — who were thrust into the headlines on November 13 when a mass shooting at the band's Paris concert left nearly 100 people dead — sat down for an on-camera interview with VICE to speak about the tragedy. Co-founder Jesse Hughes, as well touring members guitarist Eden Galindo,...

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JOURNEY Welcomes Back Drummer STEVE SMITH, Announces Tour With THE DOOBIE BROTHERS

JOURNEY and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS will launch the San Francisco Fest 2016 tour on Thursday, May 12, again bringing together two of the iconic groups that helped define the San Francisco sound. The tour launches at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, California — with concerts scheduled through...

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Video: EAGLES OF DEATH METAL Discuss Paris Concert Massacre

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL — who were thrust into the headlines on November 13 when a mass shooting at the band's Paris concert left nearly 100 people dead — sat down for an on-camera interview with VICE to speak about the tragedy. In the clip previewing the chat with VICE founder Shane Smith, EAGLES OF...

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'Death Metal Cop' Had Violated Other Policies Before Being Relieved Of His Duties, Says Police Chief

Sanford Police Department Chief Cecil E. Smith says that former Sanford, Florida, police officer Andrew Ricks had violated other policies in addition to singing "Let the killing begin" at a death metal concert last week. Ricks had already submitted a letter of resignation on October 30, but was reli...

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Florida Police Officer Fired For Singing 'Let The Killing Begin' With VITAL REMAINS

According to the Orlando Sentinel, a Florida police officer was fired for joining the death metal band VITAL REMAINS on stage last week and singing the song "Let The Killing Begin" in full uniform. Andrew Ricks was on duty when he appeared at the West End Trading Co. in Sanford, Florida and was ...

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SHRAPNEL RECORDS' Historic Catalog Acquired By THE ORCHARD

The Orchard, a pioneering independent music, film and video distribution company, today announced its acquisition of rock/metal label Shrapnel Records' historic catalog. Spanning 35 years and representing many groundbreaking artists, Shrapnel Records has maintained a pivotal role at the frontlines o...

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RUSH: 'Xanadu' Performance Clip From 'R40 Live' Concert Film

Canadian rock legends RUSH will release their "R40 Live" concert film on November 20. A performance clip of the song "Xanadu", taken from "R40 Live", can be seen below. All roads have led to this. Forty-one years in the making, RUSH's "R40 Live" tour took a very real journey back through time. Begin...

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Former CALIFORNIA BREED Guitarist ANDREW WATT: 'Ghost In My Head' Video

Former CALIFORNIA BREED guitarist Andrew Watt recently released his debut solo EP, "Ghost In My Head", via John Varvatos Records/Republic Records. The digital EP includes the first single from Watt, the title track, "Ghost In My Head". The official video for the "Ghost In My Head" song can be seen b...

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RUSH: 'Subdivisions' Performance Clip From 'R40 Live' Concert Film

Canadian rock legends RUSH will release their "R40 Live" concert film later this month. A performance clip of the song "Subdivisions", taken from "R40 Live", can be seen below. All roads have led to this. Forty-one years in the making, RUSH's "R40 Live" tour took a very real journey back through tim...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'Everything I've Done In The Last Five Years Is The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of'

In a brand new interview with Metal Assault, drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, METAL ALLEGIANCE, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was asked if he ever feels overwhelmed when he thinks about how many bands and projects he is currently in. He responded: "I can handle it. I'm wired that way. I'm...

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SCORPION CHILD: Lyric Video For New Song 'She Sings, I Kill'

Austin heavy psych-rockers SCORPION CHILD have released a brand new single, "She Sings, I Kill". This new track gives us a furtive glimpse into the Texans' highly anticipated upcoming sophomore album. Aryn Jonathan Black returns with his rich, electrifying vocals interweaved with the groove-laden ri...

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Video: THE WINERY DOGS Perform In Agoura Hills

Fan-filmed video footage of THE WINERY DOGS' November 5 performance at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills, California can be seen below. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS,...