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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI: Playing Eight-String Guitar 'Helped Open Up A New World Of Dimension And Range With The Instrument'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci was asked how playing an eight-string guitar has changed the way he approaches writing songs, having that extra dimension to the instrument. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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DREAM THEATER Joined By DEVIN TOWNSEND, ANIMALS AS LEADERS For 'The Spirit Carries On' Performance At 'Dreamsonic' Kickoff

Progressive metal titans DREAM THEATER kicked off their "Dreamsonic" tour this past Friday (June 16) at E-B Center At Cedar Park in Cedar Park, Texas. For the final song of their set, "The Spirit Carries On", they were joined by tourmates Devin Townsend and ANIMALS AS LEADERS. Check out fan-filmed v...

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DREAM THEATER Shares Music Video For 'Answering The Call'

Progressive metal titans DREAM THEATER have released an official music video for another song from their 15th studio album, "A View From The Top Of The World". "Answering The Call" is the fifth video released and another CGI spectacle created by longtime collaborator Wayne Joyner. The track has been...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE: 'We're Much More Than' Progressive Metal

In a new interview with Revolver magazine, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie was asked if there are any ways people characterize his band's music that bother him. James responded: "They might just go, 'Well, that's progressive. They're all noodling, and it's these long, long songs.' And I'm like, 'O...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI On Vinyl Resurgence: 'It's Huge'

In a new interview with CBS New York's Chris Wragge, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci spoke about the ways we listen to music have changed in the last few decades — from cassette tapes and CDs to MP3 files and streaming. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's wild. We saw the chang...

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Ex-HANOI ROCKS Singer MICHAEL MONROE Has 'Touching' And 'Wonderful' Encounter With Members Of MÖTLEY CRÜE At Finnish Festival

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe came face to face with members of MÖTLEY CRÜE for the first time in many years on Friday (June 9) at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland. A short time after apparently exchanging pleasantries with Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil and Tommy Lee at the event, Mi...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI: 'We've Talked About Some Ideas On Direction' For Next Studio Album

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have already discussed a musical direction, title and possible lyrical themes for their upcoming sixteenth studio album. DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci offered an update on the follow-up to 2021's "A View From The Top Of The World" during a June 5 appear...

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Would DAVID ELLEFSON Rejoin MEGADETH If Asked: 'I'll Always Take The Call', He Says

In a new interview with the Loaded Radio podcast, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he would consider returning to the band if he was ever asked again. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, look, I'm not the one who closed the door. [Laughs] You know what I mean...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI To Release Long-Awaited Solo Album In August

In a new interview with Heavy Debriefings, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini revealed that his long-awaited solo album will finally see the light of day in August. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's a reason why it's been taking a while and has gone in steps. I wrote everything....

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GUNS N' ROSES Bring Out Rarities At 2023 Tour Launch In Abu Dhabi

GUNS N' ROSES kicked off their 2023 tour earlier today (Thursday, June 1) in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, at the prestigious Etihad Arena, the largest indoor multi-purpose venue in the UAE, with a seating capacity of over 20,000. The Axl Rose-fronted outfit opened the concert...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Launches KRAMER Vanguard Guitar

Kramer, the original made-to-rock-hard guitar brand, has been setting trends with premium, performance-focused instruments since 1976. Kramer is proud to welcome Dave Mustaine, the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the multi-platinum selling and Grammy Award-winning band MEGA...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS On Winning A GRAMMY: 'It's A Door Opener On So Many Levels'

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke to Indonesia's BTV about the band winning its first-ever Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which was held in April 2022 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DREAM THEATER...

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VOIVOD Shares 'Nuage Fractal (2023 Version)' From Upcoming 'Morgöth Tales' Album

Canadian sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD will celebrate 40 eventful years of existence in 2023 with a special anniversary studio album titled "Morgöth Tales", to be released on July 21 via Century Media Records. The LP's first single and video is "Nuage Fractal (2023 Version)", accompanied by a lyric...

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ICE NINE KILLS Announces 'Fear The Premiere' Summer 2023 Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Notorious horror-themed metalcore outfit ICE NINE KILLS has announced its "Fear The Premiere" tour today. The band will play a select run of headline shows kicking off on August 8 and will showcase a spectacular lineup of supporting acts including AUGUST BURNS RED and VEIL OF MAYA for shows between...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says MEGADETH Fans Don't Want To See Him And DAVE MUSTAINE Fighting: 'We're Their F***ing Heroes'

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão (KZG),ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if it bothers him to talk about his former band now, two years after he was fired from the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It doesn't. It really doesn't. I mea...