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Was LLOYD GRANT An Original Member Of METALLICA? He Sets The Record Straight

At last month's NAMM's "Ultimate Jam Night", Lloyd Grant, the guitarist who played on the original recording of the METALLICA song "Hit The Lights" in early 1982, reflected on how he hooked up with the legendary heavy metal act more than four decades ago. He told Reality Check TV (as transcribed by...

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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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Give Us The Moon

When THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA released their first album, "Internal Affairs", back in 2012, it was fairly obvious that this was a project with legs. Many years and multiple albums later, the demand for joyous, retro hard rock has never been higher. In times of disquiet and distress, this is the ba...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI On New Song 'Night Terror': 'When We Kick Into That, It Feels Like It's Been In Our Catalog Forever'

In the video below, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci talks about the recently released single "Night Terror", which is taken from the band's upcoming sixteenth studio album, "Parasomnia", due on February 7, 2025 via InsideOut Music. The LP marks the band's first release with drummer Mike Portno...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs Holiday Classic 'O Holy Night' For The First Time In More Than 25 Years

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER played their cover of the holiday classic "O Holy Night" during their December 22 concert at Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile. According to Setlist.fm, this marked DREAM THEATER's first performance of the track since 1998. Fan-filmed video of the Santiago show...

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KATAKLYSM Frontman MAURIZIO IACONO's EX DEO To Release New EP 'Year Of The Four Emperors'

EX DEO, the Juno-nominated project of KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono, will release a new EP, "Year Of The Four Emperors", on January 10, 2025 via the band's new record label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). That same month, EX DEO will embark on a tour of Europe in support of DARK FUNERAL and FLESH...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says European Leg Of 40th-Anniversary Tour Was 'Absolutely Amazing'

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has released a video message in which he reflected on the band's just-completed European leg of the 40th-anniversary tour. The trek — presented as "An Evening With Dream Theater" — kicked off on October 20 at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom, marking the p...

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LOU GRAMM Is 'Not Sure' He Wants To Make Any Guest Appearances With FOREIGNER In 2025

Legendary rock band FOREIGNER recently extended its farewell tour through 2025 with its current lineup of lead singer Kelly Hansen, guitarists Bruce Watson and Luis Maldonado, bassist Jeff Pilson, keyboardist Michael Bluestein and drummer Chris Frazier. Guitarist Mick Jones is the only original memb...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Says Fans Have Been 'So Welcoming' On 40th-Anniversary Tour: 'It's Been Overwhelming'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci were interviewed by "Coffee With Ola", the YouTube program hosted by Ola Englund, the Swedish guitarist, record producer and owner of Solar guitars. Asked how it feels to be back in DREAM THEATER after a 13-year absence, Portnoy said (as...

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LOU GRAMM Says He Has Never Regretted His Decision To Leave FOREIGNER

In a new interview with Tommy London, host of SiriusXM's Classic Rewind, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm reflected on his decision to leave the band more than two decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In the late '90s, early 2000s, Mick [Jones, FOREIGNER guitarist and main...

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GARY HOLT, DAVID ELLEFSON And ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON Among 2025 EXTREME MUSIC AWARDS Presenters

Albany, New York's annual music event the Extreme Music Awards is gaining more momentum. What started as a way to honor local musicians has now grown to attract some of the biggest names in heavy music. The stage is set for January 11, 2025 at the Capital District's premier music venue, Empire Live,...

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BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER Honored By Animal Wellness Organization

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was honored by Center For A Humane Economy for his lifetime commitment to animal welfare. Butler was among four game-changing individuals recognized by the Center For A Humane Economy, including its Global Council For Animals, at the event, the first Malibu Sunset...

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SKID ROW's SCOTTI HILL Says He Could Relate To JANE'S ADDICTION Onstage Altercation In 'Many Different Ways'

In a new interview with Hear 2 Zen, SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill was asked if there are any singers that he and his bandmates would like to approach about guesting with them for a few shows, similar to what they did this past May and June with Lzzy Hale of HALESTORM. He responded (as transcribed b...

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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS's New Band DEAD ICARUS Announces Debut Album 'Zealot'

DEAD ICARUS, the new band of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, as well as Gabe Mangold of ENTERPRISE EARTH and Brandon Zackey, will release its debut album, "Zealot", on October 31 via MNRK Heavy. Produced and co-written by Mangold, "Zealot" is a precise and pummeling execution of airtight...

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SKID ROW's SCOTTI HILL Rules Out Reunion With SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I Don't Wanna Be In The Room With Somebody That I Don't Like'

In a new interview with the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill spoke about the band's search for a new singer following the recent exit of Erik Grönwall. Erik, who was SKID ROW's fourth frontman since Sebastian Bach's departure, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic l...