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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Says Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY Was 'Very Natural': 'It Was Very Smooth, Seamless'

In a new interview with This Day In Metal, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie discussed the band's decision to reunite with Mike Portnoy in October 2023, 13 years after the drummer first left the progressive metal titans. Asked if it's fair to say that his face-to-face meeting with Portnoy in March 2...

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CHUCK BILLY On Upcoming TESTAMENT Album: We 'Came Up With Some Killer Stuff'

In a recent interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked when fans can expect to see the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We don't have a date yet, but we're hoping the end of the first quarter,...

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METALLICA Pays Tribute To MARIANNE FAITHFULL

METALLICA has paid tribute to Marianne Faithfull, who died on Thursday (January 30) at the age of 78. The British singer contributed vocals to the metal band's song "The Memory Remains" from 1997's "Reload" album. A Marianne Faithfull spokesperson said: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the...

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MIKE PORTNOY: Touring With DREAM THEATER Again After 14 Years Has Been 'Incredible'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, drummer Mike Portnoy, who rejoined progressive metallers DREAM THEATER in October 2023 after a 13-year absence, was asked if he feels he and his bandmates are "stronger now as mates" than they ever were in the past. He responded (as transcribe...

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Here's A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Making Of METALLICA 'Remastered' Pinball Machines

Stern Pinball, Inc. has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the recently announced Remastered Limited Edition and Premium Edition METALLICA pinball machines. Stern's Metallica Remastered pinball games feature over 1,000 new speech calls that include callouts by the band and eight new ME...

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RONNIE ROMERO Reflects On His Time With RAINBOW: 'It Was A Huge, Huge Task To Be In The Band'

In a new interview with Sean P McKenna, host of "Rimshots With Sean" on Barstools And Bandtalk, Chilean-born singer Ronnie Romero reflected on his time with Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW, whom he fronted for sporadic shows between 2016 and 2019. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was a...

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THE WHO, SEX PISTOLS And More To Play 2025 'Teenage Cancer Trust' Gigs

Superstar TikToker and podcaster GK Barry can today be revealed as the face of Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall 2025 — and will be performing along with a heavyweight bill including THE WHO; THE CORRS; James Arthur; Micky Flanagan; and Frank Carter, Paul Cook, Steve Jones and Glen Matlo...

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BRUCE KULICK On His Upcoming Autobiography: 'My Journey Has Value' But 'I Don't Want To Write A Book To Slam People'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick spoke about his plan to release his autobiography. He said: "Yeah, I mean, actually, over 20 years ago — like 25 years ago — I started working on a book with a friend of mine in the industry. He wanted to wr...

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Watch: ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Sings PAT BENATAR's 'Heartbreaker' Backed By ALEX SKOLNICK, DOUG ALDRICH And FRANK BELLO

During last night's "Ultimate Jam Night" at NAMM at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena in Anaheim, California, Alissa White- Gluz of ARCH ENEMY sang a cover of the Pat Benatar classic "Heartbreaker" backed by Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO) on guitar and Frank Bello (AN...

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Cult Canadian Metal Band SACRED BLADE Announces Return After 20-Year Hiatus

Acclaimed early '80s Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metal band SACRED BLADE has announced its return after a 20-year hiatus. The group will appear live for the first time in Germany at the sold-out Keep It True festival on April 25, 2025, following the re-release of their debut album, "Of...

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LINKIN PARK Releases A Cappella Version Of 'From Zero' Album: Listen

LINKIN PARK has released an a cappella/vocals-only version of the band's latest album, "From Zero", dubbed "From Zero - A Cappellas". You can now listen to the entire LP in the YouTube playlist below. The original version of "From Zero", issued last November, marked LINKIN PARK's first full-length e...

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LINKIN PARK To Release A Cappella Version Of 'From Zero' Album This Friday

LINKIN PARK will release an a cappella/vocals-only version of the band's latest album, "From Zero", dubbed "From Zero - A Cappellas", on Friday, January 24. The original version of "From Zero", which came out last November, marked LINKIN PARK's first full-length effort since 2017's "One More Light",...

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DREAM THEATER Shares New Song 'Midnight Messiah' Featuring Lyrics By MIKE PORTNOY

With their latest full-length record available worldwide in just 16 days, Grammy-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER are releasing the next piece of music from their sixteenth studio album, "Parasomnia". The track "Midnight Messiah" — clocking in at 7:58 — is now available via all digita...

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BILLY IDOL And JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS Announce 2025 U.S. Tour

Rock legend Billy Idol is returning to the road for "It's A Nice Day To…Tour Again!" Fellow superstar JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS will join Idol on all shows. Produced by Live Nation, the run of arenas and amphitheaters kicks off at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on April 30 an...

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Rockers Pay Tribute To Legendary THIN LIZZY And WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOHN SYKES

David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE) and Carmine Appice (BLUE MURDER, VANILLA FUDGE) are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of legendary English guitarist John Sy...