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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Discusses Making Of 'The Astonishing'
Australia's The Rockpit recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Rockpit: How long did [DREAM THEATER's new album, "The Astonishing"] take, from the initial idea to the finishing of the record? Jordan: Well, Jo...January 31, 2016
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Video: ZAKK WYLDE's BLACK SABBATH Tribute Band ZAKK SABBATH Performs In Anaheim
Fan-filmed video footage of ZAKK SABBATH, the BLACK SABBATH cover band featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson (OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE) and drummer Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE),performing on January 23 at The...January 30, 2016
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Video: Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Plays LED ZEPPELIN's 'Whole Lotta Love' At 'Bonzo Bash'
Sick Drummer Magazine has uploaded drum-cam footage of former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo performing the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Whole Lotta Love" at this year's Bonzo Bash on January 22 at M3 Live in Anaheim, California. Check it out below. Asked if Bonham was an early inspiration on his playing, Lo...January 30, 2016
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MINISTRY Mainman AL JOURGENSEN's SURGICAL METH MACHINE Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST
MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen's new project, SURGICAL METH MACHINE, has inked a deal with the European branch of Nuclear Blast. The band's debut album, which was recorded primarily at Jourgensen's home studio in Burbank, California with his longtime engineer Sam D'Ambruoso, is due later this year....January 28, 2016
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ROB ZOMBIE: Listen To New Single 'Well, Everybody's F**king In A U.F.O.'
Rob Zombie's new album, "The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser", will be released on April 29 via UMe/T-Boy Records. The CD was produced by Chris "Zeuss" Harris and features Zombie alongside guitarist John 5, bassist Piggy D and drummer Ginger Fish. The album's first sin...January 27, 2016
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Current And Former MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And DEGRASSO Join Forces At MONTROSE Tribute Concert
Current MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was joined by the band's former members Jeff Young (guitar) and Jimmy DeGrasso (drums) for the "Bad Motor Scooter" finale at the "Ronnie Montrose Remembered" memorial celebration on January 23 at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California. Also appearing on stag...January 27, 2016
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RICHARD FORTUS And DIZZY REED Exit THE DEAD DAISIES To Take Part In 'Momentous Project'
Guitarist Richard Fortus and keyboardist Dizzy Reed have left THE DEAD DAISIES, leading to speculation that they will be part of the reunited GUNS N' ROSES lineup. Fortus and Reed exited THE DEAD DAISIES in order to take part in "a momentous project in 2016," THE DEAD DAISIES said in a statement. TH...January 27, 2016
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AC/DC Lawsuit Seeks To Stop Counterfeit Merchandise
According to TMZ, AC/DC has filed a lawsuit to get a judge's order that it can use to direct federal marshals, and authorize local and state police and agents hired by the company to seize bootleg T-shirts and similar items during the band's upcoming U.S. tour. AC/DC's next leg of U.S. dates kicks ....January 27, 2016
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SEVENDUST Announces U.S. Headlining Tour With TRIVIUM, LIKE A STORM
SEVENDUST has announced its first U.S. headline tour in support of the band's latest album, "Kill The Flaw". The trek kicks off on April 26 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and wraps up on May 28 at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma. The headline dates, which will feature special guests TRIVIUM an...January 27, 2016
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Statue Of AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT Given The Go-Ahead
According to BBC News, plans for a statue of late AC/DC singer Bon Scott in his hometown of Kirriemuir, Scotland have been approved by local councilors. The proposed statue, which will stand in Bellies Brae car park, is due to be unveiled at the annual Bonfest event in April. It will ...January 26, 2016
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DREAM THEATER's PETRUCCI, RUDESS Talk Drummer Switch, Moving Forward With New Inspiration
DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci says that replacing founding drummer Mike Portnoy more than five years ago went "as smooth as that type of thing could have possibly gone," and has credited the band's fans with being "there for us" during the transitional period. Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM T...January 26, 2016
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Original THIN LIZZY Guitarist ERIC BELL To Release 'Exile' Album In February
Northern Irish rock musician and guitarist Eric Bell, best known as a founding member and the original guitarist of the rock group THIN LIZZY, will release his new studio album, "Exile", on February 26 via On The Edge/Cargo. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Deep In Your Heart 02. Don'...January 25, 2016
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Not everyone got on board with BARONESS's last album "Yellow & Green". However, most fans recognized it as one of the bravest albums the heavy underground turned out in recent years. Embracing more of BARONESS's space rock, trad metal, alternative, punk and Eighties rawk affinities, "Yellow &...January 25, 2016
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI On The Biggest Challenge During Making Of 'The Astonishing' (Video)
Artisan News conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini at Guitar Center's 27th annual Drum-Off, which was held on January 16 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the biggest challenge du...January 23, 2016
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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Introduces New Signature Guitar: JP16 (Video)
DREAM THEATER's John Petrucci spoke to Guitar World magazine at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California about his new JP16 "Majesty" signature guitar from Ernie Ball Music Man. Check out the footage below. Petrucci’s relationship with Ernie Ball Music Man dates back to 1999, when the famed guit...January 22, 2016
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