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APOCALYPTICA's PAAVO LÖTJÖNEN Is 'Really Sad' For The 'Newcomer Bands': 'To Make This As A Profession, It's Difficult'

In a new interview with TotalRock's "Louder With Ore B" radio show, Paavo Lötjönen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA was asked about the relevance of exploring gatekeeping in music communities in today's digital age where social media platforms and streaming services can catapult artists into th...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs In Prague During 40th-Anniversary Tour

Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's November 2 concert at at Sportovní Hala Fortuna in Prague, Czech Republic can be seen below. The progressive metal legends played their first concert with Mike Portnoy in 14 years on October 20 at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The drummer co-founded DREA...

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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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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says Upcoming Duet With NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Is 'A Really Beautiful Song'

In a new interview with Jaimunji, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. Asked if the new LP will be a throwback to some of the early TESTAMENT records or if it will once again be a step forward for the band, Chuck said (as tran...

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DREAM THEATER's Concert In Paris To Be Filmed And Recorded For Future Blu-Ray And Live Album

During an October 24 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DREAM THEATER's founding drummer Mike Portnoy, who rejoined the progressive metal legends in October 2023 after a 14-year absence, was asked if he and his bandmates are recording and filming any of the shows on the curren...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 40th-Anniversary Signature Drum Kit Released By TAMA

2024 marks METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich's 40th year with Tama drums. In celebration, Tama has released the Lars Ulrich 40th-anniversary signature drum kit. Limited to 72 kits worldwide, this anniversary model features the exact specifications of Lars's custom "M72" tour kit, with Starclassic Maple...

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LINKIN PARK Announces 'From Zero' U.S. Listening Events

LINKIN PARK has announced a series of November 9 U.S. listening events for the band's upcoming album, "From Zero", coming to a record store near you. Check the event listings and contact your local store for details. International events will be announced soon. "From Zero" listening events, accordin...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Mourns Death Of His Sister: 'Tonight Was One Of The Hardest Shows I've Ever Had To Play'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy is mourning the death of his sister, Samantha Leone Cattaneo, who passed away on Tuesday, October 29 after a battle with cancer. The 57-year-old musician, who is currently on tour in Europe with DREAM THEATER, shared the news of his sister's passing in a social med...

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LINKIN PARK To Perform At 2024 'League Of Legends' World Championship Opening Ceremony

LINKIN PARK will play its new single "Heavy Is The Crown" at the 2024 League Of Legends World Championship opening ceremony on November 2 at 7 a.m. PDT (2 p.m. GMT) at the O2 Arena in London. Also scheduled to appear are Ashnikko, Mars Atlas Of Forts and Tiffany Aris. "Heavy Is the Crown" is the 202...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs In Cologne During 40th-Anniversary Tour

Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's October 23 concert at Palladium in Cologne, Germany can be seen below. The progressive metal legends played their first concert with Mike Portnoy in 14 years on October 20 at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The drummer co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with...

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MIKKEY DEE On His Time With SCORPIONS: 'It's Been A Great Journey So Far For Me'

During a press conference announcing SCORPIONS' 60th-anniversary hometown concert in Hannover, Germany next July, former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee was asked how he came to join the German hard rock legends. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I played with MOTÖRHEAD, as you proba...

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MIKE PORTNOY Admits He Was 'Nervous' Before His First Show With DREAM THEATER In 14 Years: 'There Was So Much Expectations'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about what it was like to perform live again with the band after 14 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I said it to the guys right after the [first] show [of the tour in London...

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TOOL Announces First-Ever 'Live In The Sand' All-Inclusive Destination Festival With PRIMUS, MASTODON, Others

Festication and TOOL are thrilled to announce the first-ever "Tool Live In The Sand", a destination festival taking place at the all-inclusive luxury, five-star resort Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Royalton Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from March 7-9, 2025. "Tool Live In The Sand" wi...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs In Berlin During 40th-Anniversary Tour

Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's October 22 concert at Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany can be seen below. The progressive metal legends played their first concert with Mike Portnoy in 14 years Sunday night (October 20) at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The drummer co-founded DREA...

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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT Says METALLICA Is One Of 'The Top 10 Greatest Bands Of All Time'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", TESLA bassist Brian Wheat was asked for some of his earliest recollections of hanging out with METALLICA. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we've known each other since we both...