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VINCE NEIL Not On Plane Involved In Deadly Crash; Girlfriend Survives

**Update**: MÖTLEY CRÜE has released the following statement: "Earlier today a private plane owned by Vince Neil was involved in a crash near Scottsdale, AZ. The pilot was tragically killed; the co-pilot and other passengers were taken to local hospitals. Vince was not on the plane. Vince's girlfrie...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN MYUNG On Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY: 'It Made Sense To Bring Him Back'

In a new interview with The Heavy Metal Journal, DREAM THEATER bassist John Myung discussed the band's decision to reunite with Mike Portnoy in October 2023, 13 years after the drummer first left the progressive metal titans. Asked how the reunion with Mike came about, John said (as transcribed by B...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Shares 'Never-Before-Seen' Pro-Shot Concert Video

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),has shared "never-before-seen" professionall...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Kicks Off North American Leg Of 40th-Anniversary Tour In Philadelphia

Grammy-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER kicked off the North American leg of their 40th-anniversary tour Friday night (February 7) at The Met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The trek is "An Evening With Dream Theater" and is the first tour of North America since drummer Mike Portnoy's...

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JAMES LABRIE Says MIKE MANGINI Was 'Very Professional' About Being Dismissed From DREAM THEATER: 'He Took It In Style And Class'

In a new interview with Loaded Radio, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie discussed the band's decision to reunite with Mike Portnoy in October 2023, 13 years after the drummer first left the progressive metal titans. Asked what it was like to work with Portnoy again on the band's upcoming album, "Par...

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Watch: STEVEN TYLER Performs For First Time Since AEROSMITH's Retirement Announcement

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler performed six songs at his sixth annual "Jam For Janie" Grammys viewing party on Sunday, February 2 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. Tyler and EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt opened with "More Than Words", joined by Mick Fleetwood, and went into "Dream On...

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MIKE PORTNOY: Touring With DREAM THEATER Again After 14 Years Has Been 'Incredible'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, drummer Mike Portnoy, who rejoined progressive metallers DREAM THEATER in October 2023 after a 13-year absence, was asked if he feels he and his bandmates are "stronger now as mates" than they ever were in the past. He responded (as transcribe...

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AEROSMITH Members To Perform At STEVEN TYLER's 'Jam For Janie'

AEROSMITH members Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton will perform at the singer's sixth annual "Jam For Janie" Grammys viewing party. Also appearing at the philanthropic event on Sunday, February 2 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California will be Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Linda Perry,...

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DREAM THEATER Shares New Song 'Midnight Messiah' Featuring Lyrics By MIKE PORTNOY

With their latest full-length record available worldwide in just 16 days, Grammy-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER are releasing the next piece of music from their sixteenth studio album, "Parasomnia". The track "Midnight Messiah" — clocking in at 7:58 — is now available via all digita...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Talks 'Genuine' And 'Weird' Solo Career: 'I Just Want To Show All Sides Of Myself'

By David E. Gehlke Thirty years separate guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's two all-instrumental solo albums. Without belaboring the point, a lot has changed, many of those changes Thal can easily ruminate upon. What hasn't changed is the guitarist's ability to genre-hop like few can. Thal's 1995 deb...

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PHILIP ANSELMO's SCOUR Releases 'Blades' Single From Upcoming 'Gold' Album

SCOUR, the extreme metal collective featuring an impressive lineup of heavy music veterans, including Philip H. Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN),Derek Engemann (PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS),John Jarvis (NEST, AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED),Mark Kloeppel (MISERY INDEX) and Adam Jarvis (PIG DESTROYER, MISE...

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GENE SIMMONS Once Again Defends His 'Dancing With The Stars' Comments: 'The Alternative Is We Ignore All Women, Never Compliment You'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again proclaimed that he stands by "every word" he said when he served as a guest judge, alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, for last October's "Hair Metal Night" episode of "Dancing With The Stars". The episode saw 11 pairs return t...

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BUMBLEFOOT Explains Why JOE WALSH Turned Down His Invitation To Guest On 'Bumblefoot ...Returns!' Album

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Brutally Delicious podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked how he got QUEEN's Brian May to guest on his upcoming instrumental album, "Bumblefoot ...Returns!", set for release on January 24, 2...

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BLEEDING THROUGH Shares New Single 'I Am Resistance' Featuring COMEBACK KID's ANDREW NEUFELD

Southern California metalcore pioneers BLEEDING THROUGH are gearing up for the release of their long-awaited ninth full-length album, "Nine", on February 14 via SharpTone Records. The band has now revealed an explosive new single called "I Am Resistance" featuring COMEBACK KID vocalist Andrew Neufel...

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BUMBLEFOOT Says 95 Percent Of 'Making Music Happen' Is 'Other Stuff': Only 'Five Percent Of It Is Actually Making Sound'

In a new interview with Lucas Prates of Mantena, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked to give one piece of advice for musicians just starting out. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One piece of advice for musicians just starting out. I can't give just one...