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MIKE PORTNOY'S SHATTERED FORTRESS: Video Footage Of Acoustic Rehearsal
Iconic drummer and former member of DREAM THEATER, Mike Portnoy performed the band's "12 Step Suite" in its entirety for the first time ever on the Cruise To The Edge, which sailed out of Tampa, Florida on February 7. The music documents the musician's battle with alcoholism, and is an ensemble of f...February 21, 2017
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Triple Threat
Jeff Waters may be a mega fan of Eddie Van Halen, but his career indicates he is, to certain effects, the Prince of metal. Other than from the bottom of a finished bottle of Buffalo Trace bourbon downed by yours truly in the midst of this review, where does that ridiculous claim come from, you ...February 21, 2017
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Maybe Tomorrow
I hesitate to be "that guy" by starting this review as many writers no doubt have over the years when coming to a Mike Tramp project, but unfortunately, needs must. You're likely unaware that the Danish dynamo has done a ton of work outside of WHITE LION. That band had a quick, profitable run from ....February 20, 2017
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ANTHRAX Drummer: 'I Find The Lack Of Really Good Records Nowadays Disturbing'
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante was recently interviewed by U.K.'s "Mike James Rock Show". You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the 2010-2011 tour featuring the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal: METALLICA, ANTHRAX, SLAYER and M...February 20, 2017
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SAINT ASONIA Is 'Taking A Step Forward' With Sophomore Album, Says ADAM GONTIER
SAINT ASONIA, the act featuring ex-THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier and STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok, is continuing work on its sophomore album, tentatively due before the end of the year. "I would say we're about halfway done, meaning the writing process is pretty much done," Gontier told Mel...February 20, 2017
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IN FLAMES Frontman: 'We're Still A Melodic Metal Band'
Dann of the "Mike James Rock Show" conducted an interview with vocalist Anders Fridén of Swedish metallers IN FLAMES during the band's recent U.K. tour as the support act for DISTURBED and AVENGED SEVENFOLD. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....February 19, 2017
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TRIVIUM Frontman Says All Drummer Changes Were Made 'Out Of Necessity'
In a brand new interview with Rock Sins conducted before the start of TRIVIUM's European tour, frontman Matt Heafy was asked if it been frustrating for the band's core trio — Heafy, guitarist Corey Beaulieu and bassist Paolo Gregoletto — to have gone through so many drummer changes over the years, i...February 18, 2017
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MIKE SHINODA: 'Heavy' Single Is Core Sound Of New LINKIN PARK Album
LINKIN PARK has set "One More Light" as the title of its seventh studio album. The disc is due out on May 19 through Warner Bros. The band debuted the first single, "Heavy", on Los Angeles radio station KROQ Thursday morning (February 16),followed by a performance of the track later in the day on ....February 17, 2017
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LINKIN PARK Performs New Single 'Heavy' On Facebook Live (Video)
Continuing the tradition of reinvention and innovation, Grammy Award-winning rock outliers LINKIN PARK enjoyed another career first today by announcing the May 19 release date of their seventh studio album, "One More Light", and debuting their new single, "Heavy", on Facebook Live. As the biggest ba...February 16, 2017
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MIKE TRAMP: Don't Hold Your Breath For A WHITE LION Reunion
In a brand new interview with AntiHero Magazine, former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp was once again asked about the possibility of a reunion of the band's classic lineup, featuring guitarist Vito Bratta. He said: "In reality, I mean, the question could be turned around, since it's what most people k...February 16, 2017
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LINKIN PARK To Release 'One More Light' Album In May; Listen To New Single 'Heavy'
LINKIN PARK has set "One More Light" as the title of its new album, due on May 19 via Warner Bros. The group debuted a new song, "Heavy", via Los Angeles radio station KROQ earlier today. The track features guest vocals from Kiara Saulters, who is best known for recording stop-motion, hip-hop-inspir...February 16, 2017
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TRIVIUM Bassist Says Drummer PAUL WANDTKE Wasn't 'The Right Fit'
In a brand new interview with Myglobalmind conducted before the first show of TRIVIUM's European tour, bassist Paolo Gregoletto was asked why the band's last drummer, Paul Wandtke, lasted only eleven months before he was dismissed and replaced by Alex Bent. "He was really just not the right fit," Pa...February 15, 2017
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Watch Official Video For CHICKENFOOT's First New Song In Five Years, 'Divine Termination'
Supergroup CHICKENFOOT will release "Divine Termination", its first new tune in five years on "Best + Live", the band's first-ever best-of collection, on March 10. CHICKENFOOT features legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and RED...February 14, 2017
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Discusses How Drummers Can View His Artwork (Video)
In the clip below, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini discusses how drummers can view his artwork that he's crafted from rhythm as part of his collection. Utilizing a variety of lit drumsticks and techniques, much like a painter would use brushes with paint, Mangini has crafted this art collection f...February 14, 2017
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THE NEAL MORSE BAND To Release 'Morsefest 2015' 2 Blu-Ray, 2 DVD + 4 CD
Hot on the heels of 2016's most acclaimed progressive rock release, "The Similitude Of A Dream", THE NEAL MORSE BAND announces the massive live release of a once-in-a-lifetime concert event: "Morsefest 2015" on March 24 via Radiant Records via Metal Blade Records/Sony. Pre-orders are available on Ra...February 14, 2017
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