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MIKE PORTNOY On His Return To DREAM THEATER: 'It's Poetic Justice That We Should Ride Off Into The Sunset Together'

In a new interview with The Prog Report, Mike Portnoy was asked about the status of some of his other projects, including THE WINERY DOGS and SONS OF APOLLO, and how they will be affected by his recent return to DREAM THEATER. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I did first 25 years...

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Former DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Returns With Exclusive Masterclass Series

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini is thrilled to announce a special masterclass series, marking his return to in-person educational sessions after more than a decade-long hiatus. With a passion for sharing knowledge and fostering musical growth, the Grammy-winning drummer, composer, and musi...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I've Probably Dreamt About 100 Times About What It Would Be Like To Be Back In DREAM THEATER'

In a wide-ranging discussion with Drumeo, making his first full on-camera interview since rejoining DREAM THEATER, Mike Portnoy talked about the emotions and process behind coming back into the fold, his sentiments toward DREAM THEATER's now-former drummer Mike Mangini and DREAM THEATER's plans for...

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STYX's JAMES 'J.Y.' YOUNG On Learning Business Side Of Music: 'Fortunately, We Didn't Completely Screw It Up'

In a new interview with QFM96's "Torg & Elliott" radio show, STYX guitarist James "J.Y." Young was asked how long it took him and his bandmates in their early days to "figure out the business side of being a band." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, early on, we had a guy...

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Watch: MIKE PORTNOY Plays DREAM THEATER's 'Pull Me Under' For First Time In More Than 13 Years

Drumeo has uploaded a new video of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy breaking down how he plays one of the band's most iconic songs, "Pull Me Under". Check it out below. Portnoy told Drumeo: "It was only announced that I'm rejoining DREAM THEATER only a few weeks ago at the point of filming this,...

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MIKE MANGINI Is 'Very' Proud Of Everything He Accomplished With DREAM THEATER

In a new interview with Brazil's Ibagenscast, Mike Mangini was asked "how proud" he is of the "legacy" that he built with DREAM THEATER during his 13-year stint with the progressive metal band. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Very. I'm so happy to have been a part of the lives...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL, DEREK SHERINIAN And DINO JELUSICK Join Forces In New Band WHOM GODS DESTROY

A new force of progressive metal has emerged — WHOM GODS DESTROY, a formidable group formed by keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, SONS OF APOLLO, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION),guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES, SONS OF APOLLO) and vocalist Dino Jelusick (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY, WARREN DEMARTINI, SEBASTIAN BACH, Others To Celebrate 1980s Rock At Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp

Join Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to jam with legendary rockers celebrating the iconic music of VAN HALEN and other 1980s rock bands. Unleash your inner rockstar and jam out alongside the best talents, crafting unforgettable musical moments in this exclusive and el...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Says He Got 'Death Threats' Over Botched Guitar Solo During GUNS N' ROSES Concert

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked to name one "Spinal Tap" moment from his decades of touring and performing live. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My biggest 'Spinal Tap' moment...

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CHRIS SLADE: 'There Are A Lot Of Things Left Unspoken In AC/DC'

Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy magazine as part of an in-depth 20-page AC/DC cover story analyzing "The Razors Edge" period of the band's history, drummer Chris Slade told writer Andrew Daly about the group's mysterious inner workings. "What I found out was that there are a lot of things left un...

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Early TED NUGENT Producer TOM WERMAN: 'His Musical Career Will Be Heavily Overshadowed By His Political Pronouncements'

In a new interview with the GUNS N' ROSES-centric "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, Tom Werman, who produced several of Ted Nugent's classic early albums, was asked if he thinks Ted's guitar talents tend to get overlooked due to his publicized political beliefs. He responded (as transcribed by BLAB...

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Sequel To Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap' To Start Filming In February 2024

The sequel to the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" is set to start filming in February 2024. Rob Reiner will return to direct and write, and original stars/writers Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer will reprise their roles as Nigel Tufnel, David St Hubbins and Derek Smalls,...

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MIKE PORTNOY Opens Up About His Return To DREAM THEATER: 'It Just Felt Like The Time Was Right To Do It'

During the question-and-answer portion of this month's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Metalmania III" in Los Angeles, drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how his return to DREAM THEATER came about. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET; video by TheSilverdude): "Well, it's been 13 years now. And it'...

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PANTERA Announces February 2024 North American Tour Dates With LAMB OF GOD

Heavy metal icons PANTERA will return to the stage in February 2024 on the second leg of their North American headlining tour. The journey follows the band's massively successful 20-city run this past summer, a tour which stood as one of the most anticipated events of 2023, as well as PANTERA's date...

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Watch: DEE SNIDER And JACK RUSSELL Cover AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell' In Cancún, Mexico

TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider joined JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE on stage this past Friday (November 10) at The Sands.Rocks festival at Planet Hollywood in Cancún, Mexico to perform a few songs, including a cover of the AC/DC classic "Highway To Hell". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen bel...