Search results for 'max portnoy'

Filter by

Sort by


News

PROBOT Debut To Be Released Through SOUTHERN LORD RECORDS

PROBOT, the much-anticipated metal side project of former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, will issue their long-awaited debut album in late summer/early fall through Southern Lord Records. The CD, which has been in the works for much of the past three years, will includ...
May 30, 2003
News

DREAM THEATER Drummer Launches Official 'Bootleg' Store

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has launched the official DREAM THEATER "bootleg" store online at this location. Says Portnoy, "Finally! After years of talking about it, the DREAM THEATER official bootlegs are now available to the public! I have dug into my extensive archives to offer you, the de...
May 27, 2003
News

DREAM THEATER Drummer Announces Montreal In-Store

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will make an in-store appearance at Steve's Music in Montreal, Quebec on July 5. The details are as follows: July 5 – 2:00 p.m. Steve's Music 51 St. Antoine St. West Montreal, QU H2Z 1G9 514-878-2216 ...
May 23, 2003
News

All-Star BEATLES Tribute Band To Issue Live DVD

YELLOW MATTER CUSTARD, the BEATLES cover band consisting of Paul Gilbert (RACER X/ex-MR. BIG) on guitar, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) on drums, Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) on guitar and keyboards, and Matt Bissonette (DAVID LEE ROTH) on bass, recorded their one-off headlining gig at B.B. King's in...
May 21, 2003
News

DREAM THEATER Drummer Cancels San Jose Clinic

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has cancelled his previously announced drum clinic at Guitar Center in San Jose, California on June 12. No reason was given for the cancellation. ...
May 16, 2003
News

SOULFLY's CAVALERA On Next Album: 'It's Time To Shake Up The World'

SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera recently told Glam-Metal.com that he has already written some material for the follow-up to last year's "3" CD, tentatively due at the end of 2004 through Roadrunner Records. "The next CD is very exciting because, since we did what we did with 'Soulfly 3', to establish t...
May 12, 2003
News

SOULFLY Joined By Former Drummer At Chicago Gig

SOULFLY were joined on stage by former member Joe Nunez during the extended "drum jam" portion of their headlining set at the House Of Blues in Chicago, Illinois Thursday night (May 1). According to an onlooker, "Joe and [SOULFLY drummer] Roy [Mayorga] both commanded the beat high atop the stage on...
May 2, 2003
News

PAUL GILBERT To Play With MIKE PORTNOY's THE BEATLES Cover Band

Former MR. BIG/current RACER X guitarist Paul Gilbert will be performing a couple of shows in New York/New Jersey as a member of an all-star THE BEATLES cover band called YELLOW MATTER CUSTARD. Joining him in the group will be Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) on drums, Neal Morse (SPOCK'S BEARD) on guit...
April 29, 2003
News

KATAKLYSM Added To THE HAUNTED U.S. Tour

Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have been added to the forthcoming U.S. tour featuring THE HAUNTED, SHAI HULUD, and BLEEDING THROUGH. Prior to joining the THE HAUNTED tour, the group will perform several solo headlining dates as well as a few gigs with DARKEST HOUR. Confirmed dates are as follows...
April 15, 2003
News

THE SCORPIONS To Record New Album

Veteran German hard rockers THE SCORPIONS are taking a little break before entering the studio to record their new studio album, tentatively due in early 2004. Several producer names have been mentioned as possible collaborators on the group's next effort, including Bob Rock (METALLICA, THE CULT),R...
April 12, 2003
News

DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY: More Drum Clinics Announced

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has announced the following drum clinics during May/June: Monday, May 19 – 7:00 p.m. Daddy's Junky Music, Inc. 2413 Brewerton Rd. Mattydale, NY (Syracuse) 315-454-9625 Tuesday, May 20 – 7:00 p.m. Daddy's Junky Music, Inc. 1770 Central Ave. Colonie, NY (Albany) 518-...
April 10, 2003
News

SOULFLY, CLAWFINGER Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE 2003 Festival

SOULFLY and CLAWFINGER are the latest acts to have been confirmed for Germany's With Full Force 2003 festival, which is set to take place July 4-6 at airport Roitzschjora, Löbnitz near Leipzig. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to appear at the event is as follows: SLAYER TYPE O NEGAT...
April 8, 2003
Review

Office Of Strategic Influence

Controversy isn't something readily associated with something as mathematical and calculated as a progressive rock supergroup. But controversial this album is — and not for the first reason that springs to mind. That group/album title, you see, eludes to a proposed covert US information agency dream...
April 5, 2003
News

MIKE PORTNOY Imposter Gets Busted After Stealing Spree

The following message was posted on the official DREAM THEATER web site, www.dreamtheater.net: "Someone has been out on the streets and in bars in New York City claiming to be [DREAM THEATER drummer] Mike Portnoy. This person apparently knew a lot of Mike's intimate business and family details, and...
April 3, 2003
News

THE FALLEN Replace Drummer

Metal Blade Records recording artists THE FALLEN have parted ways with drummer Max Wolff and have replaced him with John Skaare. "The switch in drummers is based purely on geographical reasons," reads a statement on the group's official web site. "Max lives in Phoenix and will continue to pursue his...
April 2, 2003