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MIKE PORTNOY Says Rehearsals For His First Tour With DREAM THEATER In 14 Years Are 'Sounding And Feeling Great'

Mike Portnoy says that the rehearsals for his first tour with DREAM THEATER in 14 years are sounding "like no time has passed". The drummer co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung. Mike played on 10 DREAM THEATER albums over a 20-year period, from 1989's...

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Vended

When VENDED first emerged, to no small fanfare a few years ago, it was clear that they were not quite ready to roll. The one thing everybody knew was that two members of the band were the sons of Corey Taylor and Shawn Crahan of SLIPKNOT. Beyond that, expectations were minimal, and so there was a sl...

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Life Knife Death

Veterans of a Swedish hardcore punk scene that always seems cooler and filthier than the rest, WOLFBRIGADE have always known exactly what they are doing. Over the course of nearly three decades, they have certainly become a less overtly underground concern, and the sonic quality of their face-rippin...

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MIKE PORTNOY Has No Regrets About Leaving DREAM THEATER In 2010

In a recent interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who returned to the band last October after a 13-year absence, was asked to name the thing in his career he is most proud of as well as a decision that he regrets the most. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Was Excited For MIKE PORTNOY About Drummer's Return To DREAM THEATER

In a new interview with The Metal Mixtape host Omar Rodriguez, Richie Kotzen spoke about Mike Portnoy's return to DREAM THEATER last October after the two musicians — along with bassist Billy Sheehan — completed nearly a hundred shows in support of THE WINERY DOGS' third album, last year's "III". He...

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DREAM THEATER Announces February/March 2025 North American Tour

With the worldwide excitement around the recently announced European tour, Grammy-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER have announcing the North American leg of their 40th-anniversary tour. The trek will be "An Evening With Dream Theater" and will be the first tour of North America since...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Releases New Single 'The Gallows'

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, the hard rock powerhouse founded by guitar icon Zakk Wylde, has unleashed a brand-new single titled "The Gallows" via MNRK Heavy (formerly eOne Music). The track showcases the band's signature blend of bone-crushing riffs, soulful melodies, and a relentless energy that fans have...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY To Release New Song 'The Gallows' Next Week

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will release a new song called "The Gallows" on Tuesday, September 10 via MNRK Heavy (formerly eOne Music). A short teaser is available below. This past April, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman Zakk Wylde confirmed to Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio 92.5 FM that he and his ban...

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GRIFFIN TAYLOR Plots 'World Domination' For VENDED

By David E. Gehlke Featuring vocalist Griffin Taylor (son of SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor) and drummer Simon Crahan (son of SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn Crahan),VENDED is one of the first heritage acts to emerge from the nu-metal era of the late 1990s/early 2000s. Yet, according to the younger Ta...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Joins SPECTOR Family Of Artists

Spector welcomes ANTHRAX bass legend Frank Bello to its artist roster. ANTHRAX is one of the most influential thrash metal bands of all time and Bello's brutal bass riffs have been the driving force behind that success for forty years. Spector is currently developing the Frank Bello signature bass a...

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Watch: GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Pays Tribute To JACK RUSSELL, Calls Him 'The Greatest Singer Ever'

GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall has paid tribute to the band's original singer Jack Russell, who died at the age of 63. During GREAT WHITE's August 16 concert at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois, Kendall addressed the crowd, saying: "I'm sure you've heard that our brother Jac...

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MIKE PORTNOY On His Renewed Songwriting Chemistry With DREAM THEATER: 'We Immediately Felt Comfortable'

In a recent interview with Chile's Sonar FM, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who returned to the band last October after a 13-year absence, was asked if he missed playing with DREAM THEATER during his time away from the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, of course,...

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GREAT WHITE: 'JACK RUSSELL's Incredible Voice Will Live On Forever'

GREAT WHITE has paid tribute to the band's original singer Jack Russell, who died at the age of 63. Earlier today, GREAT WHITE released the following statement via social media: "Our deepest condolences to the family of Jack Russell. We hope they take comfort in knowing Jack's incredible voice will...

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HALESTORM's New Studio Album Is 'Half Done'

In a new interview with Liv Maddix of the 105.7 The Point radio station, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Back From The Dead" album. Lzzy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Mourns Death Of His Father

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is mourning the death of his father. Herbert Rosenfeld, a jewelry professional who lived in Boca Raton, Florida, was 83 years old. Ian took to his social media to share a few photos of his father, and he included the following message: "I'm the son of a fine man. "Growing...