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JAMES LABRIE Is 'Overwhelmed' By 'Incredible' Response To DREAM THEATER's Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY

James LaBrie says that he has been "overwhelmed" by the "incredible" response to DREAM THEATER's announcement that the band was reuniting with original drummer Mike Portnoy. Earlier today (Saturday, November 4),the 60-year-old Canadian-born singer, who has been fronting DREAM THEATER since 1991, to...

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Original SALIVA Singer JOSEY SCOTT is Taking His Time Working On His Next Release: 'I Just Don't Wanna Rush Myself'

In a new interview with Bay Ragni of The Bay Ragni Show, original SALIVA singer Josey Scott spoke about his plans to record and release new music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's taken me a minute to get my feet wet again, to get back in the business and to get back out there and...

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KIRK HAMMETT On METALLICA's Rise To Fame: 'We Were Extremely Motivated To Do The Best We Could'

A.D. Rowntree of the KSHE 95 radio station conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett prior to the band's November 3 concert at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Speaking about METALLICA's rise from the metal underground four decades ago to the heights of stadium...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO Details METALLICA's Pre-Show Workout Routines

In a brand new interview with Lauren "Lern" Elwell of the 105.7 The Point radio station, bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about his typical pre-concert routine to prepare him for the high-energy intensity of a METALLICA performance. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So, before we take the...

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Watch: GUNS N' ROSES Perform 'The General' Live For First Time

GUNS N' ROSES performed the song "The General" live for the first time Thursday night (November 2) at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The track was introduced by singer Axl Rose as a song they hadn't played before and that "it could be very interesting." "The General" was the B-side of GUNS N' RO...

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DORO PESCH 'Could Tell' METALLICA Was Going To Be Big When She First Saw Them In 1984

In a new interview with DJ Ramo (a.k.a. Omar Rodriguez) of The Metal Mixtape, German metal queen Doro Pesch reflected on the first time she met the members of METALLICA, in particular the band's then-bassist Cliff Burton. The singer, who was fronting the band WARLOCK at the time of her METALLICA enc...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD To Sign Copies Of 'Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield' Book In Detroit

METALLICA's James Hetfield will sign copies of the book "Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield" on Saturday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. CT at Third Man Records Cass Corridor in Detroit, Michigan. Says METALLICA: "If you'll be in town for #M72Detroit next weekend, you can get your hands on a copy o...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Adds More Shows To First Tour Since 2018

"Sessanta", the tour featuring PUSCIFER, A PERFECT CIRCLE and PRIMUS joining forces and sharing bandmembers for a wholly unique concert experience, have announced an additional eight, and final, dates to their previously announced 2024 U.S. tour, with the trek now making its way to the Northeastern...

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THE GUESS WHO Members BURTON CUMMINGS And RANDY BACHMAN Sue Band Using THE GUESS WHO Name

Earlier today, founding members of THE GUESS WHO — Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman — filed in federal court in Los Angeles a false advertising lawsuit in response to a group of "hired musicians" who have been touring and recording using the band's name. In addition, according to the lawsuit, these...

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See JAMES HETFIELD's Latest Tattoo On His Right Hand

METALLICA's James Hetfield has unveiled a new tattoo. The 60-year-old guitarist/vocalist's latest piece is his nickname "Papa Het", which he got on his right hand. Like the "Thy Will Not Mine Be Done" neck tattoo he got in August, Hetfield's new ink was done by Corey Miller, owner of Six Feet Under...

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Watch: METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Plays Full Show With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES In Mexico City

METALLICA's Robert Trujillo played bass for SUICIDAL TENDENCIES at the Mike Muir-fronted outfit's October 26 concert at House Of Vans in Mexico City. SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, whose current touring lineup includes Robert's 19-year-old son Tye on bass, recruited Robert to play the gig after Tye was unable...

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JOHN 5 Releases New Instrumental Song 'The Ghost'

Former MARILYN MANSON and ROB ZOMBIE and current MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 has released a new instrumental song called "The Ghost". About this release, John 5 says: "This song called 'The Ghost' is pretty much about my guitar that came out earlier this year. The guitar is, to me, the perfect guit...

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British Guitarist SOPHIE LLOYD Shares 'Spooky Shred Version' Of METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman'

British guitarist Sophie Lloyd has released her " spooky shred version" of the METALLICA classic "Enter Sandman". The song's accompanying music video, which was filmed at Alma De Cuba in Liverpool and edited by Clearwaymedia, can be seen below. Says Sophie: "I hope you enjoy my spooky shred version...

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JETHRO TULL Releases Music Video For 'Wolf Unchained'

JETHRO TULL released its 23rd studio album, "RökFlöte", back in April, and the band is currently out on tour in North America. For this run of shows, the band will be introducing the track "Wolf Unchained" into the setlist, a track based on Fenrir, a wolf from Norse mythology. To celebrate, a brand...

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DREAM THEATER Announces Return Of Drummer MIKE PORTNOY

Grammy-winning progressive music titans DREAM THEATER have announced the return of drummer Mike Portnoy to the group. Portnoy will reunite with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung — the trio formed the band at the Berklee College Of Music in 1985 — along with longtime members, vocalist Ja...