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MIKE PORTNOY Has No Regrets About Leaving DREAM THEATER In 2010

In a recent interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who returned to the band last October after a 13-year absence, was asked to name the thing in his career he is most proud of as well as a decision that he regrets the most. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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MAGNUM Announces Return To Live Stage: 'We're Doing It Again'

Bob Catley has announced the return of MAGNUM, the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock band, eight months after the passing of Tony Clarkin, the group's guitarist, songwriter and driving force. Earlier today, Catley, along with MAGNUM keyboardist Rick Benton and drummer Lee Morris, shared a video message in whi...

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JERRY CANTRELL On New Solo Album 'I Want Blood': 'It's The Absolute Best Work I Could Have Done'

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell spoke to Sylvia of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3 about his upcoming album, "I Want Blood", which is due on October 18 via Double J Music. The LP, co-produced by Cantrell and Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MELVINS),was recorded a...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Why W.A.S.P. Continues To Use Backing Tracks During Live Shows

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless once again spoke about the use of backing tracks during the group's live performances. He said: "It's because we don't have the personnel. We were doing stuff from 'The Crimson Idol', and there's a 100-piece orchestra g...

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Where Gods Fear To Speak

There really is no pleasing some people. When OCEANS OF SLUMBER released their fifth album "Starlight and Ash" in 2022, they took a bold and utterly convincing stride into new territory, receiving widespread plaudits and praise as a result. Unfortunately, record label folk behind the scenes were rep...

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QUEEN's Groundbreaking 1973 Debut Album Remixed, Remastered And Expanded

Over half a century since its release and a vital chapter in the band's story, QUEEN's self-titled 1973 debut album has been remixed and restored by Justin Shirley-Smith, Joshua J Macrae and Kris Fredriksson to sound the way the band always wanted it to. A new track listing, alternative takes, demos...

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FALLING IN REVERSE Frontman RONNIE RADKE Buys Hollywood Hills Mansion For $9 Million

According to the Robb Report, FALLING IN REVERSE frontman Ronnie Radke has purchased a mansion in Hollywood Hills for $9 million. Stephen Sweeney of The Beverly Hills Estates and Wolf Amer of The Agency held the listing, which described the house as a "meticulously designed sanctuary" spanning two l...

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LINKIN PARK Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Last Week's Global Livestream

LINKIN PARK has shared a new episode of LPTV, also known as Linkin Park TV, a series of short videos of the band behind the scenes in their music making and lifestyle. The episode, dubbed "From Zero: Part Of Something", focuses on LINKIN PARK's September 5 one-hour global livestream of a concert in...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Was Excited For MIKE PORTNOY About Drummer's Return To DREAM THEATER

In a new interview with The Metal Mixtape host Omar Rodriguez, Richie Kotzen spoke about Mike Portnoy's return to DREAM THEATER last October after the two musicians — along with bassist Billy Sheehan — completed nearly a hundred shows in support of THE WINERY DOGS' third album, last year's "III". He...

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MARK TREMONTI On CREED Comeback: 'This Is Something We All Hope We Can Just Continue To Do'

During a September 9 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti spoke about the band's future plans beyond the group's current tour. He said: "This is something we all hope we can just continue to do. Now we have to just do a lot of pre-planning. We alrea...

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Southern Rock Icons VAN ZANT Reunite, Announce First Foray Into Christian Music

Southern rock icons VAN ZANT have reunited and returned to the studio for what will be their first new album in nearly two decades. Titled "Always Look Up", the album will also mark the duo's first foray into Christian music, while holding firm to their southern rock roots. Available on CD, vinyl an...

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DAVE GROHL Announces Birth Of Daughter Outside Of Marriage, Says He Is Working To 'Regain' Wife's 'Trust'

Dave Grohl has admitted to cheating on his wife and fathering a child outside of his marriage. Taking to Instagram earlier today (Tuesday, September 10),the former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman wrote: "I've recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my ma...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says BRET MICHAELS 'Doesn't Want To' Tour With POISON In 2025

Rikki Rockett says that Bret Michaels is no longer interested in touring with POISON next year. Earlier today (Tuesday, September 10),the POISON drummer took to his official Facebook page to write: "I keep getting asked multiple times a day, 'Why isn't POISON touring in 2025 now?' Super simple answ...

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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY To Sit Out 'Seasons' 21st-Anniversary Tour Due To Neck Injury

Due to a recent neck injury, guitarist Clint Lowery will sit out SEVENDUST's September/October 2024 tour celebrating the 21st anniversary of the band's iconic album "Seasons". Filling in for him for most of the dates will be Jon Jourdan from MAMMOTH WVH, with SEVENDUST's longtime manager and friend...

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SAMMY HAGAR On 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour: 'I Definitely Wanna Do It Again'

Sammy Hagar has released a video message thanking fans for their support on the recently completed "The Best Of All Worlds" tour. For the trek, Hagar and his bandmates in THE CIRCLE — bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Jason Bonham — were joined by guitarist Joe Satriani and multi-instrumentalist R...