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MIKE PORTNOY Discusses DREAM THEATER, Other Projects In Video Interview
One of the final interviews drummer Mike Portnoy gave as a member of the progressive metal band DREAM THEATER — conducted in May 2010 by The Crooked Step — can be viewed below. Portnoy yesterday announced his decision to quit DREAM THEATER, the band he formed and led for 25 years. Portnoy wrote an e...September 9, 2010
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MIKE PORTNOY: Don't Blame AVENGED SEVENFOLD For My Decision To Quit DREAM THEATER
Drummer Mike Portnoy says that his current involvement with AVENGED SEVENFOLD had nothing to do with his decision to quit DREAM THEATER, the band he formed and led for 25 years. "I BEG of the fans to please NOT hold [AVENGED SEVENFOLD] responsible for MY decision... They are just as shocked as you g...September 9, 2010
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DREAM THEATER: 'We Will Continue To Move Forward With Same Intensity' As Before
Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have released the following statement regarding the departure of the band's drummer, Mike Portnoy: "To all of our loyal fans and friends: It is with profound sadness — regret — we announce that Mike Portnoy, our lifelong drummer and friend, has decided to leave...September 8, 2010
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MIKE PORTNOY Quits DREAM THEATER
Drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has released the following statement: "I am about to write something I never imagined I'd ever write. "After 25 years, I have decided to leave DREAM THEATER... the band I founded, led and truly loved for a quarter of a century. "To many...September 8, 2010
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MIKE PORTNOY No Longer Involved With ÅKERFELDT/WILSON Collaboration Project
PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt from OPETH have set "Storm Corrosion" as the working album title of their much-anticipated collaboration project. In a brand new interview with U.K.'s Classic Rock, Åkerfeldt revealed that the writing process for the CD is now well under way. "I go...September 7, 2010
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AEON Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement
Swedish technical death metallers AEON have issued the following update: "Our drummer, Nils Fjellström, has decided to leave the band on a very short notice. The reason for this is personal/private and Nils has chosen not to speak his mind out to the public about this. We will respect his wish not t...September 5, 2010
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JANE'S ADDICTION, RATT, DREAM THEATER Drummers Added To 'Bonzo: The Groove Remains The Same'
Stephen Perkins (JANE'S ADDICTION),Abe Laboriel (PAUL MCCARTNEY) and Bobby Blotzer (RATT) have been added to the list of performers honoring late LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham at a special concert at the Key Club in Hollywood, California. September 25, 2010, marks the 30th anniversary of the pas...September 3, 2010
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's 'Zombie' Cracks U.S. Top 10
"Zombie", the new EP from the Dayton, Ohio Christian metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, sold around 25,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 10 on The Billboard 200 chart.. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's previous album, "With Roots Above and Branches Below...September 1, 2010
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THE SWORD's 'Warp Riders' Lands In U.S. Top 50
"Warp Riders", the third full-length album from Austin, Texas metal luminaries THE SWORD, sold around 8,900 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 47 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Warp Riders" marks the first release where the group has worked with an outsid...September 1, 2010
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SOULFLY Guitarist Interviewed By 'Metalheadz'
Peter Bailey of the "Metalheadz" radio show conducted an interview with SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo at the U.K. edition of the Sonisphere festival, which was held July 30 - August 1, 2010 at Knebworth Park. Watch the chat below. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN frontman Greg Puciato joined SOULFLY on stag...August 30, 2010
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STEVEN ADLER Interviewed On 'Max & Cherri' Show
The "Max & Cherri" show recently conducted an interview with original GUNS N' ROSES and current ADLER'S APPETITE drummer Steven Adler about his tell-all autobiography, "My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N' Roses". You can now watch the chat in three parts below. Fans can get...August 30, 2010
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DREAM THEATER Singer Discusses Solo Album In New Audio Interview
Spain's GoetiaMetal.com recently conducted an interview with from DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie about his new solo album, "Static Impulse". You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. "I Need You", a brand new solo song from James LaBrie, can be streamed using the audio player belo...August 30, 2010
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Frontman Performs With SOULFLY In Phoenix; Video Available
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN frontman Greg Puciato joined SOULFLY on stage at the 14th annual "D-Low Memorial" on Saturday, August 28 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona to perform the song "Rise Of The Fallen". Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below. Other bands that appe...August 30, 2010
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MAX CAVALERA Says It Would Be 'Cool' For Classic SEPULTURA Lineup To Reunite
Mike Meyer of the Phoenix New Times recently conducted an interview with SOULDLY/CAVALERA CONSPIRACY mainman Max Cavalera. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Phoenix New Times: As the lead singer and primary songwriter for two bands, how does your songwriting process work? Do you sit d...August 26, 2010
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's 'Zombie' Projected To Sell 15K-20K First Week
"Zombie", the new EP from the Dayton, Ohio Christian metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, is likely to sell between 15,000 and 20,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports compiled...August 26, 2010
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