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GENE HOGLAN In The Studio With Reactivated VIKING; Video Available
Legendary drummer Gene "The Atomic Clock" Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, FEAR FACTORY, DETHKLOK) has laid down the drum tracks on the long-awaited comeback album from Los Angeles thrashers VIKING, entitled "No Child Left Behind". Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "9:02 On Flight 1...November 2, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Demonstrates 'Geo Synthesizer' (Video)
Geo Synthesizer is a musical instrument and MIDI controller. A collaboration of Wizdom Music's Jordan Rudess (DREAM THEATER keyboardist) and Kevin Chartier (MorphWiz, SampleWiz) and Rob Fielding (Mugician),Geo Synthesizer is an incredibly expressive musical instrument specifically created for a mul...November 2, 2011
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DREAM THEATER: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Orlando Concert
Video footage of the members of DREAM THEATER and their crew are seen preparing for the band's October 23, 2011 concert at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida with TRIVIUM can be seen below. DREAM THEATER's new album, "A Dramatic Turn Of Events", sold 36,000 copies in the United States in its fir...October 31, 2011
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LEPROUS: 'Restless' Video Released
"Restless", the new video from the Norwegian progressive/avant-garde metal band LEPROUS, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by David Solbjrg and Kjetil Kolbjrnsrud of Twitchy Films. Commented the group: "We had a lot of fun, but also went through several gross and painful moments in the maki...October 26, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Gives You A Tour Of 'His World' (Video)
On October 17, keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER gave Keyboard magazine a "tour" of his stage rig. The footage, which was filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C., can be seen below. Rudess in 2009 recorded solo piano versions of some of DREAM THEATER's favor...October 23, 2011
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New DREAM THEATER Drummer Says He 'Had A Flawless Audition'
Jeffrey Easton of Metal Exiles recently conducted an interview with new drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow belw. Metal Exiles: In your drummer audition, you said this was not just a gig. Do you think that your passion for DREAM T...October 21, 2011
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DREAM THEATER's 'Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory' To Be Released On Vinyl For First Time
Enjoy The Ride Records, in association with WEA and Brookvale Records, will re-release DREAM THEATER's fifth album, "Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory" (1999),on 180-gram vinyl for the very first time. Due on November 25, the record will be made available as a double-LP set and will come in a...October 21, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Schedules Solo Concert In New York City
Keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has scheduled an "Evening With Jordan Rudess" solo concert at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City on November 12. Rudess in 2009 recorded solo piano versions of some of DREAM THEATER's favorite ballads as well as creating some or...October 14, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Pays Musical Tribute To STEVE JOBS
Keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER paid tribute eto Apple co-founder Steve Jobs by writing a recording a two-minute musical piece which can be heard in the YouTube clip below. Rudess writes on his YouTube page, "Although I never met Steve Jobs personally, his work gr...October 12, 2011
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'American Idol' Metalhead JAMES DURBIN Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
James Durbin, the 22-year-old rocker from Santa Cruz, California who was one of the finalists on the last season of "American Idol", will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, November 28 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak...October 10, 2011
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'American Idol' Metalhead JAMES DURBIN Unveils Debut Album Cover Artwork
James Durbin, the 22-year-old rocker from Santa Cruz, California who was one of the finalists on the last season of "American Idol", will release his debut album, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", on November 21 via Wind-Up Records. The CD's cover artwork can be seen below. A new Durbin track, "St...October 7, 2011
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DREAM THEATER: 'Life On The Road' Part 1 (Video)
The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from DREAM THEATER's current North American headlining tour can be seen below. DREAM THEATER's new album, "A Dramatic Turn Of Events", sold 36,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to enter The Billboard 20...October 3, 2011
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'American Idol' Metalhead JAMES DURBIN Releases First Solo Track; Audio Available
James Durbin, the 22-year-old rocker from Santa Cruz, California who was one of the finalists on the last season of "American Idol", has set "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster" as the title of his debut album, due on November 21 via Wind-Up Records. A new Durbin track, "Stand Up" (hear audio below),...September 30, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' (Audio)
The latest installment of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below.September 29, 2011
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DREAM THEATER's 'A Dramatic Turn Of Events' Lands In U.S. Top 10
"A Dramatic Turn Of Events", the new studio album from progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, sold 36,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to enter The Billboard 200 chart at position No. 8. The band's previous CD, 2009's "Black Clouds & Silver Linings", opened with 40,0...September 21, 2011
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