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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Think I Am One Of The Most Misunderstood Artists In The World'

Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, FLYING COLORS, THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Icon Vs. Icon: Do you feel there are a lot of misconceptions circulating about y...
July 11, 2013
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ABYSMAL DAWN Preparing To Enter Studio

Los Angeles death metallers ABYSMAL DAWN have entered the studio to begin work on the follow-up to their 2011 release "Leveling The Plane Of Existence". Comments ABYSMAL DAWN frontman Charles Elliott: "The time has finally come to exorcise the demons once again. "It's been a while, but we'll be ente...
July 11, 2013
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: More Video Footage From The Studio

Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY have begun writing material for its next album, the follow-up to the well-received self-titled record issued via Candlelight Records in late February 2012, the reissue of their "Eye For An Eye" debut, and the recently released Scion A/V EP "Meg...
July 11, 2013
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SEVENDUST Guitarist Says Band Plans To Record Acoustic EP

Anne Erickson of Gannett conducted an interview with SEVENDUST guitarist John Connolly earlier today (Wednesday, July 10) in Lansing, Michigan. You can now watch the chat at this location. "There's a lot of talk, a lot of buzz kind of going around about another acoustic tour," John said during the i...
July 10, 2013
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THE WINERY DOGS Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) and Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, August 14 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p...
July 10, 2013
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Singer Says New Album Is 'More Mature' Than 'Dead Throne'

Australia's Music Feeds recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mike Hranica of the Dayton, Ohio Christian metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA will release its new album on September 17 via Roadrunner Records. Th...
July 10, 2013
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD To Release 'Hail To The King' Single On Monday

According to HardDrive Radio, AVENGED SEVENFOLD will release its new single, the title track of the band's sixth studio album, "Hail To The King", on Monday, July 15. The "Hail To The King" full-length CD will be made available on August 27. The title and the cover artwork (see below) were uncovered...
July 9, 2013
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DREAM THEATER: New Album Release Date, Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER will release their new, self-titled album — the band's 12th studio release overall, and fourth with Roadrunner Records — on September 24. Says guitarist John Petrucci about "Dream Theater": "I see every new album as an opportunity to start over. To either build...
July 9, 2013
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AXEL RUDI PELL Parts Ways With Drummer MIKE TERRANA

German guitar wizard AXEL RUDI PELL has parted ways with drummer Mike Terrana (pictured below; TARJA, RAGE). Says Axel: "Due to scheduling conflicts with his other commitments, I had to make this decision, unfortunately. He wouldn't be available for our shows in 2014 and that wouldn't make sense to...
July 9, 2013
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PRAYING MANTIS Announces New Singer, Drummer

NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends PRAYING MANTIS have announced the addition of Dutch musicians John "Jaycee" Cuijpers (vocals; AYREON, COOPER INC.) and Hans In 'T Zandt (drums; CHINAWHITE, VENGEANCE) to the group's ranks. Jon and Hans are seasoned professional musicians with a vast a...
July 9, 2013
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DAN DONEGAN Talks FIGHT OR FLIGHT, Future Of DISTURBED

Jason Tanamor of Zoiks! Online recently interviewed DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan about Dan's new project FIGHT OR FLIGHT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Zoiks! Online: You're best known for the band DISTURBED. DISTURBED is currently on hiatus. Your side project is called FIGHT O...
July 8, 2013
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NEWSTED: Video Footage Of Milan Soundcheck, Meet-And-Greet

Newsted Italia has posted video footage of NEWSTED's June 19 soundcheck and pre-show meet-and-greet at Alcatraz in Milan, Italy. Check it out below. NEWSTED is the new band led by former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Newsted. The group's full-length debut, "Heavy Metal Music...
July 8, 2013
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JASON BECKER Interviewed By EQUAL TIME TV (Video)

In the 28-minute clip below, Equal Time reporter Anthony Bonanno interviewed guitarist Jason Becker, who was a child prodigy at age 15, but later diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. Also featured is former San Jose State football player Neil Parry who lost a leg after an injury on the field. Interv...
July 8, 2013
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Ex-SLAYER Fill-In Drummer: 'It Was An Honor And Privilege To Be Part Of Their History Again'

Raquel Figlo of Heavy Metal Hill conducted an interview with drummer Jon Dette (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, ANIMETAL USA) at Thomas Lang's Big Drum Bonanza, which was held July 3-7 at Drum Channel Studios in Oxnard, California. You can now watch the chat below. On doing double duty with SLAYER and A...
July 8, 2013
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JOE SATRIANI To Perform National Anthem At Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix

As Joe Satriani finishes up his hugely successful two-month European tour, the critical praise is overwhelming. Hitting seventeen countries in all, the tour has played to sold-out venues throughout the continent and the Euro press response has been spectacular. Satriani has been an unstoppable force...
July 8, 2013