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SEPULTURA, ANGRA Join Forces For LED ZEPPELIN Cover; Video Available

ANGRA ended its two-year hiatus by teaming up with fellow Brazilian metallers SEPULTURA for a massive tour of Brazil and the rest of Latin America. The trek, which kicked off on May 5 in Porto Alegre, included a May 9, 2009 stop at Via Funchal in São Paulo where the two bands joined forces on ...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Discusses Deluxe Edition Version Of New Album; Video Available

Video footage of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy discussing the contents of the deluxe collector's edition box set version of the band's forthcoming album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings" can be viewed below. "Black Clouds & Silver Linings" is scheduled for release on June 23 via Roadrunn...

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ACHERON Founder To Guest On 'Metal Messiah Radio'

ACHERON founder Vincent Crowley will guest on "Metal Messiah Radio" this Sunday, May 10 between 7:00 p.m. EST and 10:00 p.m. EST. To listen to the program live via the Internet, go to this location. ACHERON will perform at a release party for the band's new album, "The Final Conflict: Last Days of ....

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Interviewed By German Fan Club; Video Available

The Mirror, the official German DREAM THEATER fan club, conducted an interview with the band's drummer, Mike Portnoy, during his recent European press tour promoting the group's forthcoming album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings". Watch the chat below. "Black Clouds & Silver Linings" is sched...

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JIMMY PAGE, BILLY SHEEHAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Featured On 'Guitar Masters, Vol. 2'

According to GuitarWorld.com, Brian Tarquin and BHP Productions have recently added the second volume to the critically acclaimed "Guitar Masters" series with "Guitar Masters Vol. 2" (via Red Eye). Produced by accomplished guitarist, composer and producer Brian Tarquin, "Guitar Masters Volume II" is...

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DREAM THEATER: 'A Rite of Passage' Video Released

"A Rite of Passage", the new video from DREAM THEATER, can be viewed below. The song is the first single from the progressive metal giants' upcoming album "Black Clouds & Silver Linings", which is scheduled for release on June 23 via Roadrunner Records. In addition to the standard-version CD, "B...

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GOTTHARD: New Album Title Announced

Swiss hard rock veterans GOTTHARD have set "Need To Believe" as the title of their new album, due on September 4 via Nuclear Blast Records. A digital single will precede the full-length CD on August 14. Commented singer Steve Lee: "We want to encourage. Especially in these times that are full of cri...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: 'Working With KEVIN MOORE Is Just Not Much Fun'

Blistering.com's Ken McGrath recently held court with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, waxing on the band's forthcoming new album ("Black Clouds and Silver Linings"),the ever-elusive "prog" term, his proposed side-project with OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt and PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson, and his...

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DREAM THEATER: New Single Available For Free Download For 24 Hours Only

Starting on May 6 at 12:00 a.m (midnight) EST, click here to download a free MP3 of "A Rite of Passage", the first single from DREAM THEATER's upcoming album "Black Clouds & Silver Linings", due in stores June 23. The free MP3 will be available for 24 hours. After that, the track will ...

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SEPULTURA On Brazilian TV Show 'Edgard No Ar'; Video Available

Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA were the featured guests on the April 28, 2009 episode of the Brazilian TV show "Edgard no Ar". Watch footage of their appearance below. "A-Lex" — SEPULTURA's first LP to be recorded without either of the founding Cavalera brothers (Max and Igor; on guitar/voca...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Montreal Video Footage, Photos Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performed at Medley in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on May 1, 2009 as part of her short North American tour in support of the "My Winter Storm" album. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (courtesy of dollxofmetal). Check out photos from M...

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DREAM THEATER: New MIKE PORTNOY Audio Interview Available

This week's Metal Hammer podcast features an interview with Mike Portnoy, drummer of the American progressive metal band DREAM THEATER. During the chat, Portnoy discusses the upcoming DREAM THEATER album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings", which is scheduled for release on June 23 via Roadrunner R...

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DREAM THEATER, ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, PAIN OF SALVATION: More 'Progressive Nation' Dates Announced

New York progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their Progressive Nation tour back on the road for its second incarnation with a run through America and Canada in July/August 2009. In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year's package will feature the outstanding musician...

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DREAM THEATER: New Audio Interview With MIKE PORTNOY Available

Italian journalist Paolo Bianco recently conducted an interview with Mike Portnoy, drummer of the American progressive metal band DREAM THEATER. During the chat, Portnoy shed some light on the upcoming DREAM THEATER album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings", due out on June 23 via Roadrunner Record...

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TARJA TURUNEN Kicks Off North American Tour; Video Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen kicked off her North American tour last night (Wednesday, April 29) at The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza in New York City. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (thanks to Benniken). Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musi...