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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Mourns Death Of His Sister: 'Tonight Was One Of The Hardest Shows I've Ever Had To Play'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy is mourning the death of his sister, Samantha Leone Cattaneo, who passed away on Tuesday, October 29 after a battle with cancer. The 57-year-old musician, who is currently on tour in Europe with DREAM THEATER, shared the news of his sister's passing in a social med...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Classics In Moscow

The Наталья Лобановская YouTube channel has uploaded video of Joe Lynn Turner's entire October 24 concert at 1930 Moscow in Moscow, Russia. Check it out below. Featured songs: 00:00:00 Belly Of The Beast (Joe Lynn Turner) 00:07:20 Desire (Joe Lynn Turner) 00:14:20 Black Sun (Joe Lynn Turner) 00...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Says MR. BIG Is Over: 'The End Is The End'

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan was asked if the group's recently completed "The BIG Finish" farewell tour was just the end of extensive touring for him and his bandmates, with plans to make special appearances from time to time, or if MR. BIG is...

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CLUTCH's NEIL FALLON: 'We Don't Wanna Just Put Out A Record For The Sake Of Putting Out A Record'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon spoke about the band's upcoming touring activities and plans to make the group's follow-up to the "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" album, which was released in September 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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MICHAEL SWEET Would Like OZZY OSBOURNE To Give Induction Speech For STRYPER At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Michael Sweet was asked whom he would like to induct STRYPER into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame if that day ever comes. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. I would love someth...

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Watch: W.A.S.P. Performs Entire Debut LP At 'Album ONE Alive' North American Tour Kick-Off

W.A.S.P. kicked off its fall 2024 North American tour, dubbed "Album ONE Alive", on Saturday, October 26 at Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be viewed below. 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.'s first album. To celebrate this...

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Watch: AVENGED SEVENFOLD Plays Special Club Show Celebrating 'Waking The Fallen' And 'City Of Evil' Albums

Last night (Friday, October 25),AVENGED SEVENFOLD played a special throwback show featuring a setlist composed of songs from the band's breakout 2003 album, "Waking The Fallen", and its 2005 follow-up, "City Of Evil". Headlining the concert at Santa Ana, California's Observatory venue was the long-...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE To Release '72 Stories' Book About His Baseball Memorabilia Collection

HarperCollins has set a May 13, 2025 release date for "72 Stories" from RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee. The book was previously gifted as a limited edition to the winning bidders in Geddy's 2023 auction of some of his extensive baseball memorabilia collection. Lee touched upon the "72 Stories" book...

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Battle Scars

When it comes to hard rock pedigree, KINGS OF MERCIA are a four-man embarrassment of riches. When Jim Matheos (FATES WARNING) and Steve Overland (FM) first joined forced on 2022's self-titled debut, ably supported by bassist Joey Vera (FATES WARNING) and drummer Simon Phillips (ex-ASIA/ex-TOTO),&nbs...

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Announces 'Armada Over North America' 2025 Tour

Symphonic metal pirates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have announced the 2025 "Armada Over North America" tour. The thrilling voyage begins April 2 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and will plunder several major ports along the way including Baltimore, New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles before the closing celeb...

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TOM HUNTING On Next EXODUS Album: 'We Already Have The Nucleus Of A Bunch Of Great Songs'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The music is gonna come together really fast and it's really awesome....

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SICK OF IT ALL's LOU KOLLER Offers Health Update: 'The Cancer Has Not Spread'

Vocalist Lou Koller of New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL is preparing to go into surgery after recently being diagnosed with an esophageal tumor. Earlier today (Wednesday, October 23),Koller shared a video update via social media in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hey, e...

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IAN HILL On Key To JUDAS PRIEST's Longevity: 'It's Love For One Another'

In a new interview with Matt Zaniboni of Metal Express Radio, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked what has been the key to the longevity of the band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think going back to those early days, it's the things that we went through to get where we a...

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JINJER Announces Fifth Studio Album, 'Duél'

Ukrainian modern progressive metallers JINJER will release their fifth studio album, "Duél", on February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records. Technical grooves and heavy progressive passages, brutally clear vocals and skillful growls by matchless vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk have garnered the quartet millions o...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Pays Tribute To PAUL DI'ANNO During Minnesota Concert

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN paid tribute to their former singer Paul Di'Anno during their concert Tuesday night (October 22) at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Prior to launching into the track "The Time Machine", current MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson addressed the crowd, sa...