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Did DREAM THEATER Rewrite 'Images And Words' Songs For Latest Album? MIKE PORTNOY Comments
Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has commented on an article written by a longtime fan of the band which points out the alleged musical and structural similarities between DREAM THEATER's new album and the group's breakthrough 1992 release, "Images And Words". Thiago Campos, the Brazilian g...September 10, 2011
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SEPULTURA Guitarist Says MAX CAVALERA 'Has Been Writing The Same Stuff Over And Over Again'
Jeff Maki of Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with guitarist Andreas Kisser of Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Live-Metal.net: I don't know how it seems to you from your point of view, but it seems to me that fans really cling more to...September 10, 2011
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BUSH's 'The Sea Of Memories' To Receive European Release In October
earMUSIC, the Hamburg, Germany-based based rock label part of Edel Group, will release the new BUSH album, "The Sea Of Memories", in Europe on October 28. The first studio album in over 10 years by BUSH will be released as CD and as a double CD limited edition with eight exclusive tracks picked pers...September 8, 2011
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ERIC CARR's 'Unfinished Business' Due In November
Legendary KISS drummer Eric Carr was an integral part of the band for over 11 years. His powerful drumming rocked the music world through the metal Eighties. Carr is still an influence on drummers and rock fans alike. Due on November 8 through a label imprint set up by Eric's sister Loretta Caravell...September 8, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY Recounts Bizarre 9/11 Coincidence
As we approach the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) shared with AOL's Noisecreep his recollections of the day. He said, "I remember waking up Tuesday, September 11, 2001 to my wi...September 7, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist: I Feel Like I've Been Playing With MIKE MANGINI for 20 Years
Peter Hodgson of I Heart Guitar Blog recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. I Heart Guitar Blog: ["A Dramatic Turn Of Events" is] a very colorful album. As a producer, how did you approa...September 7, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: Santa Ana Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of ADRENALINE MOB's September 2, 2011 performance at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California can be seen below. ADRENALINE MOB is the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlan...September 6, 2011
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HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE To Release '17th Street' In October
With a newly rejuvenated lineup and its signature sound intact, San Francisco's HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE has returned with "17th Street", a brash and heartfelt song cycle, blending the best elements of NWOBHM, thrash, doom, and American folk music while somehow sounding unlike any of these. Due in Euro...September 6, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY On Possible DREAM THEATER Reunion: 'I Never Say Never'
JAM Magazine's Andy Laudano recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) about ADRENALINE MOB, Mike's new band with SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward....September 5, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: MIKE PORTNOY 'Was A Very Controlling Person In His Role In The Band'
Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER when the band played at the O2 Academy in Leeds, England on July 22. You can now listen to the entire 24-minute chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts...September 5, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: Writing Without PORTNOY 'Gave Us More Freedom To Do What We Wanted'
Phil Ashcroft of Rocktopia recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how DREAM THEATER's songwriting approach has changed following founding drummer Mike Portnoy's departure from the b...September 4, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: Las Vegas, Tulsa Shows Canceled
ADRENALINE MOB the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward has released the following statement: "We regret to announce that our...September 3, 2011
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PORTNOY: It Has Been A Tough Year For Me Watching DREAM THEATER Fans Turning Their Backs On Me
Metal Kaoz recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Kaoz: Do you have in mind a release date for the [debut ADRENALINE MOB] album or even a record deal? Portnoy: We are actuall...September 3, 2011
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist: 'Since THE REV's Passing, We've Had To Grow Up Quite A Bit'
Joe Matera of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Synyster Gates. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: I want to start the interview by asking you how has the dynamic changed within AVENGED SEVENFOLD having added new r...September 1, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Members Talk About 'The Spirit Carries On' Documentary (Video)
When DREAM THEATER's new studio album, "A Dramatic Turn Of Events", is released on September 13 via Roadrunner Records, the deluxe edition will include a documentary, "The Spirit Carries On", exploring the process by which new drummer Mike Mangini was chosen to replace Mike Portnoy. In the clip belo...September 1, 2011
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