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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs Entire 'Parasomnia' Album At Summer/Fall 2025 Tour Kick-Off In Reading, Pennsylvania

Progressive metal titans DREAM THEATER kicked off their summer/fall 2025 "An Evening With Dream Theater" tour last night (Friday, September 5) at Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, Pennsylvania. The concert saw James LaBrie (vocals),John Petrucci (guitar),John Myung (bass),Jordan Rudess...

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See WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's 'Right?' Playthrough For EVH Gear

Get an up-close look at Wolfgang Van Halen's tone and technique in his playthrough of "Right?", a song from MAMMOTH's 2023 album "Mammoth II", on the SA-126 Standard. The all-new EVH SA-126 Standard, the brainchild of former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen, blends s...

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STATIC-X Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of 'Wisconsin Death Trip' With Limited-Edition Box Set

With the band recently celebrating the gold and soon-to-be-platinum certification for their single "Push It", metal icons STATIC-X have announced a 25th-anniversary edition of their legendary debut, "Wisconsin Death Trip". Released in 1999, the album introduced the world to the iconic lineup of Wayn...

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DREAM THEATER Shares Music Video For 'Bend The Clock' From 'Parasomnia' Album

With their upcoming U.S. tour about to kick off, Grammy-winning progressive music titans DREAM THEATER have released a music video for the fan-favorite, critically acclaimed track "Bend The Clock". The song is taken from the band's chart-topping 16th studio album, "Parasomnia", and shows that the ic...

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STATIC-X's TONY CAMPOS: 'We've Been Talking About Writing Some New Material, Some New Songs'

STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos says that he and his bandmates have talked about making new music with the group's current lineup once they have finished touring in support of the "Project Regeneration" albums. STATIC-X's "Project Regeneration Vol. 1" LP came out in July 2020. The first of two volumes,...

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SEPULTURA To Release New Four-Song EP In 2026: 'It's Already Recorded'

In an interview with Jarek Szubrycht as part of "Mystic Talks" at this year's Mystic Festival in Gdańsk, Poland, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about the band's plans to release new music with SEPULTURA's current touring drummer, 23-year-old Greyson Nekrutman, who officially replaced SEPUL...

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Watch: MARTY FRIEDMAN Plays Through His New Signature SansAmp

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman took time out of his busy schedule to chat about his signature SansAmp and demo some of his distinctive tones. Check out the video below. An iconic guitarist who eloquently serves up enchanting and tearful melodies, as well as complicated notes that make your...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Drummer SHAUN FOIST To 'Step Away' From Touring

BREAKING BENJAMIN drummer Shaun Foist has announced that he will "step away" from touring with the band to "focus on healing" in his ongoing battle with Hashimoto's disease. Earlier today (Thursday, August 28),Shaun released the following statement via social media: "Friends, family, and most impor...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Release Music Video For 'Vengeance' Featuring TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and released their second album, "Unbreakable", on August 15 via Rat Pak Records. The duo ELLEFSON-SOTO is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drums and feat...

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KISS Ignites 'Metal Fest' In 'World Of Tanks Modern Armor'

Metal Fest roars back into World Of Tanks Modern Armor, and this year the spotlight is on the ultimate rock icons: KISS! The trailblazing performers bring their unmistakable rock sound and rebellious spirit to the game's third annual Metal Fest, which kicks off on August 26 and runs through Septembe...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Reflects On 'Back To The Beginning' Concert: 'I'm Very Happy That I Was Able To Be A Part Of That'

At this year's Brutal Assault festival, Metalshop TV spoke to Kerry King about SLAYER's participation in the "Back To The Beginning" event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. Asked if he enjoyed being part of the concert, the SLAYER guitarist — who is currently touring...

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JON SCHAFFER On Being Among Over 1,500 Capitol Riot Defendants Pardoned By TRUMP: 'I'll Always Be Grateful'

ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer recently sat down with Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel of Attorneys On Retainer to tell his side of the story regarding his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, and provide a client testimonial for the Attorneys For Freedom law...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs Three Songs For ERNIE BALL's 'Big Sound'

Ernie Ball has shared an episode of "Big Sound" where you get a rare glimpse of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER beyond the stage. In the episode, singer James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, keyboardist Jordan Rudess and drummer Mike Portnoy invite you into their newly re...

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PRETTY MAIDS Singer RONNIE ATKINS Approaches Six-Year Mark Since He Was Diagnosed With Lung Cancer: 'I'm Alive And I Still Feel Blessed'

PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins is approaching the six-year mark since he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Earlier today (Friday, August 22),Atkins shared the following update via social media: "Passed yet another semi annual cancer scan this week with good results. "It seems surreal to me that it...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Is Preparing To Go Into 'Mix Mode' On Long-Awaited New Studio Album

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY is putting the finishing touches on its long-awaited follow-up to 2018's "No Cross No Crown" album. Earlier today (Tuesday, August 12),CORROSION OF CONFORMITY shared a photo of several of the band's guitars in the recording studio and included the following message: "Spendin...