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Watch: JOHN PETRUCCI And Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY Perform Together For First Time In 12 Years

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci kicked off his first headlining solo tour last night (Wednesday, October 5) at The Strand Ballroom & Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island. Petrucci performed material from his recently released solo album, "Terminal Velocity", as well as songs from his widely...

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Ex-CRO-MAGS Frontman JOHN JOSEPH Announces New BLOODCLOT Album 'Souls'

BLOODCLOT (a.k.a. BLOODCLOT!),the American hardcore/punk/crossover band led by former CRO-MAGS frontman John "Bloodclot" Joseph, will release its new album, "Souls", on December 16 via Upstate Records. BLOODCLOT's origins date back to the early 1980s when its lineup doubled as roadies and provided...

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AT THE GATES Announces Return Of Founding Guitarist ANDERS BJÖRLER

While Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES continue to promote their acclaimed latest studio album, "The Nightmare Of Being", they have now checked in after a North American tour as well as an intense run of summer festivals across Europe and in Japan with the news that founding member...

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COREY TAYLOR: SLIPKNOT Was 'Hoping To Mend Fences' With JOEY JORDISON

In a new interview with The Fader, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor was asked if the making of the band's latest album, "The End, So Far", was affected at all by the untimely death of original SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison in 2021. He responded: "It definitely crept in because it happened while we we...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says His First Tour With MIKE PORTNOY In 12 Years Is 'A Big Deal'

Later this week, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci will embark on his first headlining solo tour performing material from his recently released solo album, "Terminal Velocity", as well as songs from his widely acclaimed debut release, "Suspended Animation". "Terminal Velocity" marked the first t...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE: 'After 10 Years, I've Proven Myself As An Asset To The Band'

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre spoke to Sonic Perspectives collaborator Rodrigo Altaf about the tenth anniversary of his joining the band as the replacement for original singer Geoff Tate. Asked if he feels like the QUEENSRŸCHE fans have completely embraced him after all this time, Todd said (as...

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CANDLEMASS Shares 'Sweet Evil Sun' Title Track

Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS will release a new studio album, "Sweet Evil Sun", on November 18 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, the "Sweet Evil Sun" title track, can be seen below. "Sweet Evil Sun" kicks in with warning guitar feedback before sludging...

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Watch HEART's ANN WILSON Cover LED ZEPPELIN's 'Black Dog' In The Woodlands, Texas

Fan-filmed video of HEART's Ann Wilson performing a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Black Dog" with her solo band on September 25 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas can be seen below. Earlier this year, Ann said that she offered to audition to become the vocalist of a new projec...

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METALLICA Announces Special Concert Honoring JONNY And MARSHA ZAZULA

METALLICA will celebrate the life, legacy, and achievements of Megaforce Records founder Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula and his wife Marsha Zazula with a special show at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Sunday, November 6. Says METALLICA: "Jonny gave us our fir...

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STEVE VAI Says Recently Released Documentary About His First 30 Years Is 'Entertaining' And 'Charming'

Earlier this month, filmmaker Alan Berry released a 77-minute documentary covering the life of legendary guitarist Steve Vai from 1960 to 1990. "Steve Vai The Documentary: His First 30 Years (1960-1990)" contains hundreds of Vai-centric facts and stories that even the most ardent fan will not have k...

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Watch DAVID ELLEFSON Record Bass Tracks For Debut DIETH Album

Video of former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recording the debut DIETH album with producer Kristian Kohle at Kohlekeller Studio in Frankfurt, Germany can be seen below. DIETH is the new band featuring Ellefson, Swedish guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (formerly of ENTOMBED A.D.) and drummer M...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's New Band DIETH Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

DIETH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, Swedish guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (formerly of ENTOMBED A.D.) and drummer Michał Łysejko (ex-DECAPITATED),has inked a deal with Napalm Records. The members of DIETH have pushed beyond the stereotypes of their genres to...

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Seven years might seem like a long time between albums, even for a veteran band like STRATOVARIUS, but the poor Finns had been bashing out albums at an impressive rate and touring relentlessly for 30 years when the sturdy but unremarkable "Eternal" came out in 2015. Second only to HELLOWEEN when it...

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METALLICA's 'Blackened' Unveils Second Release In 'Masters Of Whiskey Series'

Blackened American Whiskey continues to push the boundaries of whiskey with the second release in its "Masters Of Whiskey Series," introducing Blackened x Wes Henderson Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey finished in white port wine casks. The limited-edition expression was created in partnership with...

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Watch: EVANESCENCE Joined By P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL For 'Bring Me To Life' Performance In Spokane

P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval joined EVANESCENCE on stage this past Tuesday (September 13) at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington to perform EVANESCENCE's breakthrough 2003 hit "Bring Me To Life". Video of his appearance can be seen below. Last month, "Bring Me To Life" experienced a resurgence 19...