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Video: DREAM THEATER Kicks Off 'The Astonishing' World Tour In London

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER kicked off their "The Astonishing" world tour this past Thursday, February 18 at The Palladium in London, England. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Dystopian Overture 02. The Gift Of Music 03. The Answer 04. A Better Life 05. Lord Nafaryus 06. A Savior In...

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Video: METAL CHURCH Plays First Show With Singer MIKE HOWE In More Than 20 Years

Singer Mike Howe played his first show with METAL CHURCH in more than twenty years last night (Friday, February 19) at D & R Theatre in Aberdeen, Washington. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Howe, who previously fronted METAL CHURCH from 1988 until 1994, is featured on...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist RICK VAN ZANDT Forced To Sit Out Shows; Temporary Replacement Announced

METAL CHURCH lead guitarist Rick Van Zandt had to go in for emergency eye surgery to repair a detached retina and will be unable to join the group on the road for several weeks. His bandmates say: "We are happy to announce that we have enlisted ex-FIREWOLFE guitar player Paul Kleff who dropped every...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: Making 'The Astonishing' Challenged Everybody In The Band

On December 4, 2015, La Grosse Radio conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DREAM THEATER's new concept album, "The Astonishing": Rudess: "Well, the story is really about...

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JANI LANE's Cover Versions Of JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD Classics To Be Included On 'Catch A Falling Star' Compilation

In 2011, the rock world lost an incredibly gifted singer and songwriter, a man whose voice reverberated around the world on such blockbuster hits as "Cherry Pie", "Down Boys", "Sometimes She Cries", "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and the unforgettable ballad "Heaven". Jani Lane joined WARRANT in 1985, and toge...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'WENDY DIO Never Wanted DIO To Be A Band'

In a brand new interview with KNAC.com, former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked if he and Ronnie James Dio ever got to mend fences prior to the singer's 2010 death. He responded: "No. I never got to talk to Ronnie again afterwards, unfortunately. Actually, we only talk...

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KORN Guitarist's 'With My Eyes Wide Open' Book To Include Free Download Of New LOVE & DEATH Song

Musician and New York Times best-selling author Brian "Head" Welch made headlines in 2005 when he abandoned heavy metal super-group KORN after a very personal spiritual encounter he had at his home in California. "With My Eyes Wide Open: Miracles And Mistakes On My Way Back To Korn" — due out May 17...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Pro-Shot Footage Of Gdansk, Poland Performance

Dart Media has uploaded professionally filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST performing the songs "Screaming For Vengeance" and "The Rage" on December 12 at Ergo Arena in Gdansk, Poland. Check out the clips below. JUDAS PRIEST's tour in support of their 17th studio album overall, "Redeemer Of Souls",...

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WHITE ZOMBIE: 'It Came from N.Y.C.' Box Set To Be Released In June

Years before Beavis and Butt-head headbanged "Thunder Kiss '65" and "More Human than Human" into the eternal rock video canon, there was primordial WHITE ZOMBIE — a quintessential, diabolically loud by-product of Manhattan's underground rock scene, born of art-school rendezvous and squalid apartment...

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Legendary Progressive Metal Band WATCHTOWER Partners With PROSTHETIC RECORDS

Prosthetic Records will release legendary progressive metallers WATCHTOWER's recent digital-only tracks on LP and CD. The four tracks will be combined with one brand new song, creating the EP "Concepts of Math: Book One" and will be released on limited edition vinyl and digipack CD later this year....

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JUDAS PRIEST To Unleash New Live CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, 'Battle Cry', In March

JUDAS PRIEST's tour in support of their 17th studio album overall, "Redeemer Of Souls", was one of the most extensive of the group's entire career — consisting of 130 shows in 33 countries, and offering a setlist that touched upon selections from nearly all of their classic albums. And now, fans can...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Praises KIKO LOUREIRO, CHRIS ADLER In New Video Interview

Australian Musician recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On MEGADETH's latest addition, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA:...

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MICHAEL SWEET Defends STRYPER's 'Minimal' Use Of Backing Tracks

Todd Newton of BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet. An excerpt from the chat follows below. BigMusicGeek.com: The first time I listened to [STRYPER's live CD] "Live At The Whisky" (2014) in a Surround Sound setting, I noticed the presence of a third g...

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VEKTOR To Release 'Terminal Redux' Album In May

Highly complex progressive sci-fi themed metallers VEKTOR have revealed the full details of their long-awaited new album, "Terminal Redux". Due on May 6 via Earache, "Terminal Redux" is VEKTOR's third full-length release and the band's first ever concept album, further exploring the themes that firs...

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LITA FORD Details Alleged Abusive Relationship With TONY IOMMI In Her Memoir

In her new memoir, "Lita Ford - Living Like A Runaway: A Memoir", the former lead guitarist of THE RUNAWAYS opens up about her wild life on the '80s music scene — including dalliances with Jon Bon Jovi, Eddie Van Halen and BLACK SABBATH guitar legend Tony Iommi. According to the New York ...