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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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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY To Release Solo Instrumental EP

SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery is working on an instrumental EP that he hopes to finish this month and have out shortly after. Earlier today (Thursday, January 4),the 52-year-old musician, who lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife Tara and their two children, took to his social media to writ...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Executive-Produces New Film 'Bunker Heights'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has executive-produced the upcoming feature film "Bunker Heights". The 59-year-old musician, who also appears in the movie, says: "It's always such a pleasure working with Drew Fortier on any creative endeavor and his knack for making engaging horror films is s...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Reconnecting With MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'It Was Long Overdue'

In a new interview with Loudwire, Wolfgang Van Halen spoke about what it was like to reconnect with former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony at MAMMOTH WVH's December 8 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. The MAMMOTH WVH leader, who replaced Anthony in VAN HALEN, said: "He's family. It was long overdue. I...

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Watch: ZAKK SABBATH Performs BLACK SABBATH Classics In Baltimore During 'Tour Forever / Forever Tour'

ZAKK SABBATH, the BLACK SABBATH cover band featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE, PANTERA),bassist John "JD" DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE),performed at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, Maryland on Wednes...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Mourns Passing Of Legendary Guitar Luthier JOHN DIGGINS

BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi is mourning the death of John Diggins, a U.K. guitar luthier known for his shop Jaydee. Diggins "died suddenly but peacefully in hospital" on January 2, according to a statement on the shop's official Instagram page. On Wednesday (January 3),Iommi took to his social media...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN To Perform At MOUNTBATTEN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC At London's Royal Albert Hall

Audiences at this year's 52nd Mountbatten Festival Of Music (MFM) at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England in March are in for an extra special treat when global drumming icon of IRON MAIDEN fame, Nicko McBrain, takes to the stage to join The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines. The heavy...

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ACE FREHLEY To Work On 'Origins Vol. 3' After Release Of '10,000 Volts' Album

In a new interview with Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA, Ace Frehley has confirmed plans to work on "Origins Vol. 3", the sequel to Ace's 2016 and 2020 collections of cover songs that inspired the former KISS guitarist. Ace said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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Watch: TONY IOMMI And BRIAN MAY Play BLACK SABBATH's 'Paranoid'

In an exclusive clip from the Sky Arts series "Greatest Guitar Riffs", QUEEN guitar legend Brian May solos over BLACK SABBATH's "Paranoid", accompanied by his friend, SABBATH co-founder Tony Iommi. The video, which was uploaded to the Guitar World YouTube channel, can be seen below. "Greatest Guitar...

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MAGNUM Releases New Single 'The Seventh Darkness'

British rock band MAGNUM will release a new studio album, "Here Comes The Rain", on January 12, 2024 via Steamhammer/SPV. The official lyric video for the LP's second single, "The Seventh Darkness", can be seen below. "The Seventh Darkness" includes some awesome brass sections courtesy of guest musi...

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ANDY CURRAN Delves Into Partnership With RUSH's ALEX LIFESON In ENVY OF NONE: 'This Guy Is A Real Scientist'

By David E. Gehlke The first post-RUSH project emerged in 2021 by way of ENVY OF NONE, a dark, atmospheric rock outfit featuring guitarist Alex Lifeson alongside CONEY HATCH bassist Andy Curran, vocalist Maiah Wynne and guitarist/keyboardist Alfio Annibalini. The band's 2022 self-titled debut was in...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Celebrates 60th Birthday By Throwing 'Epic' Party Featuring Jam With Musician Friends: Photos, Video

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian celebrated his 60th birthday last night (December 31) by throwing a party at Galpin Speed Shop in Van Nuys, California. Among the musician friends who attended the event and took part in a jam at the special get-together were Ian's ANTHRAX bandmates Charlie Benante and Fr...

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JOHN 5: NIKKI SIXX Is 'Pumping Out Amazing Lyrics And Great Music' For MÖTLEY CRÜE's Next Release

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 has told Illinois Entertainer in a new interview that he and his bandmates are continuing to work on fresh material. "We have recorded some songs with [longtime MÖTLEY CRÜE producer] Bob Rock," he said. "Just the other day, Nikki [Sixx, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist] called me and...

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TONY IOMMI Says That Box Set Of TONY MARTIN-Era BLACK SABBATH Albums Will Finally Arrive In May

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has shared a year-end video message in which he outlined some of the projects that kept him busy during the last 12 months. The 75-year-old musician, who was diagnosed with early-stage lymphoma more than a decade ago, stated in part in the three-minute cl...

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EVANESCENCE Releases Music Video For 'Yeah Right'

EVANESCENCE has released a music video for the song "Yeah Right". The clip, which was filmed on the band's October 2023 Latin American tour, was directed and edited by Eric Richter. "Yeah Right" is taken from EVANESCENCE's first album of original music in a decade, "The Bitter Truth", will was relea...