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DREAM THEATER Drummer Interviewed In Hannover (Video)
Shockwave-Hannover conducted an interview with drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER when the group played at the AWD-Hall in Hannover, Germany on February 5. You can now watch the chat below. In a 2011 interview with Zoiks! Online, Mangini stated about the fan reaction to h...February 13, 2012
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DEVILDRIVER: Video Interview With MIKE SPREITZER
Italian web site SpazioRock.it conducted an interview with guitarist Mike Spreitzer of California metallers DEVILDRIVER before the band's November 13 concert in Milan, Italy. You can now watch the chat below. DEVILDRIVER guitarist Jeff Kendrick revealed via Twitter that he has begun the process of w...February 11, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY Talks ADRENALINE MOB, FLYING COLORS, JOHN SYKES And RICHIE KOTZEN (Audio)
This past week, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, FLYING COLORS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud player below. On recruiting DISTURBED bassist John Moyer for ADRENALINE MOB: Portnoy: "I...February 11, 2012
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ADRENALINE MOB: 'Indifferent' Two-Minute Audio Sample Available
A two-minute audio sample of "Indifferent", a brand new song from ADRENALINE MOB — the band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen and guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP) — can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track comes...February 10, 2012
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DEVILDRIVER Writing New Material
Guitarist Jeff Kendrick of California metallers DEVILDRIVER has revealed via Twitter that he has begun the process of writing the group's sixth album with his bandmates Mike Spreitzer (guitar) and John Boecklin (drums). Kendrick adds, "[I am] excited to get going!" DEVILDRIVER recently took part in...February 9, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY On FLYING COLORS' Debut Album: 'The Diversity Element Is Pretty Crazy'
FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) — will release its self-titled debut album via Music Theories Recordings in the U.K. on Monday, March 26, followed by a U.S. release on Tues...February 9, 2012
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KILLING JOKE: New Album Artwork Unveiled
The original lineup of KILLING JOKE will release its new album, "2012" (MMXII),on April 2 via Spinefarm Records. The effort will be released in CD hardcopy and digital formats. It will also be made available on double colored gatefold vinyl. The album's key is the end of times, an age of flux, a sh...February 9, 2012
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AL JOURGENSEN Says He Is 'Done' Making MINISTRY Albums
Mike Bax of Lithium Magazine recently conducted an interview with MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Lithium Magazine: I find it interesting a MINISTRY album has come out of a jam session centered on making a country album, Al. Al: I know, right? It's ki...February 9, 2012
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RIGOR MORTIS Begins Recording New Album
The original lineup of Texan thrash metal veterans RIGOR MORTIS — Mike Scaccia (guitar),Casey Orr (bass),Harden Harrison (drums),and Bruce Corbitt (vocals) — has entered the studio to begin laying down its first new album since 1991's "Rigor Mortis Vs. The Earth". The band is recording at 13th Pl...February 9, 2012
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DREAM THEATER Won't Miss This Weekend's GRAMMY AWARDS Ceremony
Despite the fact that they have just launched a European headlining tour, progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have no intention of missing this weekend's 54th annual Grammy Awards, where they are nominated in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category for their song "On The Backs Of Angels"....February 9, 2012
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist: 'I Want People Humming My Solos'
Mike Bax of Lithium Magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Phil Demmel of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Lithium Magazine: Do you get to hear stories about how your audience first encounters MACHINE HEAD? Here's the th...February 9, 2012
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HOLLOW EARTH To Release 'We Are Not Humanity' EP In April
HOLLOW EARTH was a thought between members Mike Moynihan (guitar) Steve Muczynski (vocals) and Aaron Goodrich (drums) during their stint of touring with legendary hardcore band SHAI HULUD in November 2010. One year later, almost to the date, the three friends decided to take that thought more seriou...February 8, 2012
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DISTURBED Bassist Joins ADRENALINE MOB
ADRENALINE MOB — the band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen and guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP) — has announced the addition of DISTURBED bassist John Moyer to the group's ranks. Moyer will make his live debut with ADRENAL...February 8, 2012
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's MIKE DEAN Says 'There Is A Firm Desire' To Play As A Four-Piece Again
David E. Gehlke of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Mike Dean of Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Blistering.com: When the touring cycle for "In The Arms Of God" ended, and Pepper [Keenan, gu...February 7, 2012
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TAPROOT To Release 'The Episodes' In April
Ann Arbor, Michigan hard rock band TAPROOT will release its new album, "The Episodes", on April 10 via Victory Records. The CD was produced by Tim Palatan, who previously worked with the group on 2010's "Plead The Fifth". "The Episodes", nearly six years in the making, is a complexly developed conce...February 7, 2012
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