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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: 'LARS ULRICH, Believe It Or Not, Was A Big Influence For Me'

In a new interview with El Estepario Siberiano, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy spoke about some of his early drumming inspirations. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I often say Keith Moon [THE WHO]. But there's a bunch of guys. Ringo Starr [THE BEATLES] was a huge, huge one for me. Neil...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Spends Day With 'The Howard Stern Show' Staffer SAL GOVERNALE

SiriusXM "The Howard Stern Show" staffer Sal Governale recently spent a day with his idol, KISS legend Gene Simmons. A video recap of the experience can be seen below. According to Rolling Stone, Governale, better known as "Sal The Stockbroker", was a stockbroker with a habit of making prank phone c...

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MICK RALPHS Of BAD COMPANY And MOTT THE HOOPLE Dies At 81

Mick Ralphs, the influential guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the iconic rock bands BAD COMPANY and MOTT THE HOOPLE, has passed away at the age of 81. According to a statement from BAD COMPANY, shared by the band's publicist and posted on BAD COMPANY's social media, Ralphs "is survived by th...

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MORGAN LANDER: 'There's Probably Going To Be Some' More New Music From KITTIE In The Future

At last weekend's Download festival at Leicestershire, United Kingdom's Donington Park, KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander spoke to Neil Jones of TotalRock about how the music industry has changed in the 13 years between the band's last two releases, 2011's "I've Failed You" and 2024's "Fire"....

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's Eighth Studio Album Will Be 'Super Heavy' But 'Really Interesting And Fresh'

At last weekend's Download festival at Leicestershire, United Kingdom's Donington Park, guitarist Michael "Padge" Paget of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE spoke to Neil Jones of TotalRock about the band's decision to cut its "The Poisoned Ascendancy" tour with TRIVIUM short in order to focus...

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RUSH Fan Event In Toronto To Mark Tenth Anniversary Of Canadian Rock Legends' Final Concert

This summer, RUSHfest Canada lands in Toronto for a once-in-a-generation celebration of one of Canada's most iconic rock bands: RUSH. Taking place Friday, August 1 at Massey Hall and Saturday, August 2 at TD Music Hall, this two-day event marks 10 years to the day since RUSH played their final conce...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Shares New Single 'Dominate' From Upcoming 'Alienation' Album

Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE have launched arguably their biggest anthem yet with the release of "Dominate" today, across all digital stream platforms. The track is taken from THREE DAYS GRACE's eighth album, "Alienation", which will arrive on August 22 via RCA Records. For the first time in ov...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO Says He Spoke To DAVID ELLEFSON About Replacing Bass Tracks On MEGADETH's 'The Sick, The Dying…' Album

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio once again reflected on the experience of laying down his bass tracks on MEGADETH's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" The longtime TESTAMENT bassist temporarily steppe...

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KING'S X's DOUG 'DUG' PINNICK: 'I Think That We Kind Of Influenced A Lot Of Bands'

In a new interview with John J. Thompson of the True Tunes podcast, KING'S X frontman Doug "Dug" Pinnick spoke about his band's supposed influence on such early 1990s grunge acts as PEARL JAM, SOUNDGARDEN and ALICE IN CHAINS. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When our first record came...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Where Is Ozzy?' Official Seek-And-Find Book Announced By FANTOONS

Los Angeles-based animation studio and book publisher Fantoons has announced the upcoming book "Where Is Ozzy?" , an officially licensed seek-and-find book from the same publisher that bought you "Motörhead: Where Is Lemmy?" and "Rush: Where Is Geddy, Alex And Neil?" The book will be released worldw...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Recruit Drummer BRENT FITZ For June 2025 European Tour

Brent Fitz (SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS) will sit behind the drum kit for THE DEAD DAISIES when the band embarks on a 10-date European tour later this month. He will be filling in for THE DEAD DAISIES' most recent drummer Tommy Clufetos, who is unable to make the shows for r...

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ERIC PETERSON Believes All The Drummer Changes Over The Years Have Kept TESTAMENT's Music Fresh

In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, TESTAMENT guitarist and main songwriter Eric Peterson spoke about the band's return to a heavier, more aggressive musical direction in the late 1990s, particularly with albums like "Demonic" (1997) and "The Gathering" (1999). He said (as tr...

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RUSH's 'The Albums: 2002-2012' 7-LP Box Set Now Available

RUSH's four albums with Atlantic Records, released between the years 2002-2012, will be reissued on vinyl in a boxed set that includes "Vapor Trails" (2002),"Feedback" (2004),"Snakes & Arrows" (2007) and "Clockwork Angels" (2012). "The Albums: 2002-2012" celebrates RUSH's enduring legacy as on...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Is 'Talking About' Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of 'One-X' Album On Special Tour In 2026

THREE DAYS GRACE will release its eighth album, "Alienation", on August 22 via RCA Records. For the first time in over a decade, original THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier is back, joining Matt Walst on vocals along with Neil Sanderson (drums),Brad Walst (bass) and Barry Stock (guitars). Asked...

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A DAY TO REMEMBER And YELLOWCARD Announce 'Maximum Fun Tour'

Multi-platinum-selling rock powerhouses A DAY TO REMEMBER and YELLOWCARD have announced they're teaming up for a massive North American outing this fall — the "Maximum Fun Tour". Special guests include STATE CHAMPS and THE WONDER YEARS across various shows. Shows will kick off with performances from...