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MIKE PORTNOY Says Songwriting Sessions For DREAM THEATER's Next Album Are 'Going Splendidly'

Earlier this month, DREAM THEATER officially commenced work on its sixteenth studio album. The upcoming effort will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since the return of co-founding drummer Mike Portnoy last October. Portnoy co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci an...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'Preparing' To Start Writing Next MEGADETH Album: 'I Feel Like I Still Have The Mojo In My Hands'

In a new interview with Mexico's OsvAlex Comunicación, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked if there are any plans for him to work on a new album once he and his bandmates have finished touring in support of 2022's "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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EXODUS's TOM HUNTING Talks Beginnings Of Thrash Metal, His Early Musical Inspirations

Legendary EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting recently talked with host Jarrad James of Drum Rundown about the beginnings of thrash metal, his inspirations behind the genre, and how he chooses gear to "get in and get out" of one of the fastest, heaviest gigs around. Check out the full interview below. A year...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI Is The 'Right' Guitarist For MEGADETH

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the band's new guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari. The 37-year-old Finnish musician stepped in last September for MEGADETH's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced earlier that month that he would sit out the next...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Shoots Down Rumor MARTY FRIEDMAN Will Play With MEGADETH In Argentina: 'That's Not Going To Happen'

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has shot down a rumor that Marty Friedman will join the band on stage in Argentina this spring. MEGADETH will play three shows at the 15,000-capacity Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, Argentina in April, just days before the band's ex-guitarist is scheduled to perform a solo c...

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TOOL Fans Won't Have To Wait 13 Years For Follow-Up To 'Fear Inoculum'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer, TOOL bassist Justin Chancellor said that fans won't have to wait another 13 years to hear a new studio album from him and his bandmates, referencing the gap between 2006's "10,000 Days" and 2019's "Fear Inoculum". "Danny [Carey, TOOL drummer] is 62 now, so there...

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METALLICA And BLACKENED Share Two More Episodes Of 'The Blending Sessions' Video Series

Blackened master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich and METALLICA have shared two more episodes in an exclusive series of conversations titled "The Blending Sessions" in which they reveal what goes into making music and whiskey. Tune in to learn more about their creative process, shared passions and...

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KEITH ST JOHN Exits KINGDOM COME; Band To Carry On With New Singer And Drummer

Singer Keith St John has announced his departure from KINGDOM COME after a five-year run with the band. St John joined KINGDOM COME in 2018 after original vocalist Lenny Wolf opted not to be involved in the group's reunion alongside drummer James Kottak, guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and ba...

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DEE SNIDER Says 'Something Is Lost' When Bands Rely Too Heavily On Backing Tracks During Live Shows

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider says that "something is lost" when artists enhance their show by relying too heavily on backing tracks during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technolo...

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CLIFF BURTON 'Ultimates!' Figure Released By SUPER7 On What Would Have Been METALLICA Bassist's 62nd Birthday

To coincide with what would have been Cliff Burton's 62nd birthday on February 10, Super7 has released a highly detailed and intricately sculpted Ultimates! action figure of the late METALLICA bassist. Product description: Known as "The Major Rager" bassist from the band METALLICA, Cliff Burton is r...

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DREAM THEATER Officially Begins Work On First Studio Album With MIKE PORTNOY In 15 Years

DREAM THEATER has officially commenced work on its sixteenth studio album. The upcoming effort will mark the progressive metal legends first LP since the return of co-founding drummer Mike Portnoy last October. Portnoy co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John My...

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SOPHIE LLOYD Enlists BLACK STONE CHERRY's CHRIS ROBERTSON For Latest Single 'Let It Hurt'

British guitar sensation Sophie Lloyd has shared a music video for her latest single "Let It Hurt (Feat. Chris Robertson)". As well as writing the emotional lyrics for the song, the BLACK STONE CHERRY frontman Chris Robertson contributes some wailing, bluesy licks to complement Sophie's own rip-roa...

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Watch More Clips Of TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER As Decapitated Skull In 'Here For Blood' Horror-Comedy

Two more clips of TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider's appearance in Screambox's original heavy metal horror-comedy "Here For Blood" can be found below. A gory throwback to video store staples of the '80s and '90s, "Here For Blood" will invade select theaters, digital and Screambox on February 9. St...

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Watch: METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Accepts 'Rock Tour Of The Year' Honor At 2024 POLLSTAR AWARDS

METALLICA was awarded the honor for "Rock Tour Of The Year" at the Pollstar Awards, in a ceremony held Wednesday night (February 7) at Los Angeles's Wiltern theater amid the annual Pollstar Live! conference. The other nominees were FOO FIGHTERS, BLINK-182, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, PARAMORE and DEAD &...

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BIFF BYFORD Still Enjoys Touring With SAXON After Nearly Five Decades

During an appearance on the January 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked if he still enjoys all the traveling that he has to do as a member of an internationally touring rock band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I t...