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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Explains Why He Wasn't Involved With Production Of 'Parasomnia' Album

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked why he wasn't involved with the production of the band's latest album, "Parasomnia", after being credited as co-producer for the six prior DREAM THEATER LPs he appeared on, starting with 1999's "Me...

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GRAHAM BONNET Says BRUCE DICKINSON Might Make Guest Appearance On Fourth GRAHAM BONNET BAND Album

In a new interview with Ryan Vacey of the Beyond The Vibe podcast, legendary rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) confirmed that he is working on a new album with his solo band. "We've done three albums — we have three albums as the GRAHAM BONNET BAND — and they've...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Headline 2025 'Rock For Ronnie: A Concert In The Park' Fundraiser

This year's "Rock For Ronnie: A Concert In The Park" fundraiser, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the outdoor space adjacent to the Autry Museum of the West in Griffith Park. "Rock For Ronnie", an af...

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Official NICK MENZA Documentary 'This Was My Life': Los Angeles Screening Announced For April 2025

Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and BayView Entertainment, has announced the new date for the red-carpet premiere event of the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary "This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond". The event will happen...

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KLAUS MEINE: 'There Are A Million Good Reasons' For SCORPIONS 'To Go Back Into The Studio Soon'

In the second part of a new interview with Scorpions Brazil, SCORPIONS frontman Klaus Meine was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to work on the follow-up to 2022's "Rock Believer" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I really don't know. There are many goo...

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA And FROM ASHES TO NEW Announce Spring 2025 Tour

ASKING ALEXANDRIA and FROM ASHES TO NEW have announced a spring 2025 tour produced by Live Nation. The exclusive eight-city run kicks off on April 23 at Buffalo Riverworks in Buffalo, making stops across the U.S. in Fort Wayne, West Des Moines, Little Rock and more before wrapping up in Tampa at The...

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DROPKICK MURPHYS And BAD RELIGION Announce 'Summer Of Discontent' 2025 Tour

This summer, iconic punk rock bands DROPKICK MURPHYS and BAD RELIGION will embark on a co-headlining tour for the first time. The U.S. "Summer Of Discontent" tour will feature openers THE MAINLINERS and will run from July 22 through August 17. Tickets for all shows go on sale February 20 at 10 a.m....

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Biggest Differences Between His Playing Style And That Of MIKE MANGINI

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about performing the song "Barstool Warrior" during the band's 40th-anniversary tour even though the track was originally written and recorded with ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. Portnoy, who r...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE: 'When You're A Progressive Band, You Have The Freedom Of Going Anywhere You Wanna Go Musically'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie spoke about his band's status as one of the leaders of the so-called "progressive metal" genre. Asked what, in his opinion, it means to be a "progressive metal" band, James said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you'...

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TOOL To Dedicate Three Months This Spring To 'Organizing Ideas' For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Mexico's Summa Inferno, TOOL bassist Justin Chancellor was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's 2019 album "Fear Inoculum". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " When we get back from [our] trip [to Mexico and South America in March] — I think it's only th...

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GEOFF TATE On His Guest Appearance On HEAR 'N AID's 'Stars': 'It Was An Amazing Project To Be Part Of'

In a new interview with Iron Madness, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate once again looked back on his involvement with "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gathered at A&M Reco...

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METALLICA Announces Second Collection With Californian Watchmaker NIXON

Beginning February 13, 2025, just in time for the return of the METALLICA's "M72" North American tour, Nixon is proud to announce a second collaboration collection with Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees METALLICA. This encore collection, which includes four watches, was born of long-shared mutual...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Shares Music Video For Title Track Of 'What About Love?' Album

The new HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS studio album, "What About Love?", will be released on April 11 via Metalville Records. On "What About Love?", HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS take you back to the '80s and together we return to our very time with the greatest music of this powerful decade. Herman...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On METALLICA: 'I Continue To Respect Them, And There's Still Lots To Learn From Them'

In a new interview with Michael Christopher of Vanyaland, Marty Friedman was asked about the so-called feud between Dave Mustaine and METALLICA which reached its peak during Marty's time with MEGADETH. The guitarist said: "I don't think we [in MEGADETH] cared as much about METALLICA as people put in...

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DREAM THEATER Cancels Atlanta Concert Due To JAMES LABRIE's Illness

Due to illness, progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have been forced to cancel their previously announced February 11 concert at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia Earlier today, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie released the following message via social media: "To everyone attending tonight'...