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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Interviewed In Lisbon (Video)

Riff-Mag.com conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER when the band played at Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon, Portugal on February 26. You can now watch the chat below. DREAM THEATER's new album, "A Dramatic Turn Of Events", sold 36,000 copies i...
February 28, 2012
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SYLENCER Signs With dPulse Recordings/Ovrtone Music Group

SYLENCER (formerly ASYLUM),the Illinois-based project featuring Markus Johansson (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Johnny Rox (bass),has inked a deal with dPulse Recordings/Ovrtone Music Group, Inc. for the release of its as-yet-untitled debut album (formerly "A Lethal Dose Of Truth"). Due in early s...
February 27, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY On FLYING COLORS' Debut Album: 'The Diversity Element Is Pretty Crazy'

FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) — will release its self-titled debut album via Music Theories Recordings in the U.K. on Monday, March 26, followed by a U.S. release on Tues...
February 9, 2012
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DREAM THEATER Won't Miss This Weekend's GRAMMY AWARDS Ceremony

Despite the fact that they have just launched a European headlining tour, progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have no intention of missing this weekend's 54th annual Grammy Awards, where they are nominated in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category for their song "On The Backs Of Angels"....
February 9, 2012
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Backstage With DREAM THEATER In Glasgow (Video)

Keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has uploaded a seven-minute video clip containing behind-the-scenes footage from the band's February 8 concert at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Check it out below. DREAM THEATER's new album, "A Dramatic Turn Of Ev...
February 8, 2012
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THE SANITY DAYS Recruits Original ONSLAUGHT Singer For Limited Shows

THE SANITY DAYS — the project featuring four former members of legendary Bristol, England thrash metallers ONSLAUGHT who have teamed up to play music from the band's most commercially successful album, "In Search of Sanity" — has recruited ONSLAUGHT's first vocalist, Paul "Mo" Mahoney (who sang on t...
February 8, 2012
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THE SANITY DAYS: Footage From Germany's METAL ASSAULT II FESTIVAL

THE SANITY DAYS — the project featuring four former members of legendary Bristol thrash metallers ONSLAUGHT who have teamed up to play music from the band's most commercially successful album, "In Search of Sanity" — performed at the Metal Assault II Festival on January 14 at Posthalle in Würzburg,...
January 29, 2012
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FLYING COLORS: Debut Album Track Listing Revealed

Mascot Label Group has announced the release of the eponymous debut album from FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE). The CD will be made available via Music Theories Recordings...
January 28, 2012
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist's Mother Dies At 86

Keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has released the following statement: "It's with great sadness that I share the news that my mom, Rita Rudess, has passed away at the age of 86. She dedicated so much of her life to taking care of my musical spirit. Driving me back...
January 21, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY, STEVE MORSE, NEAL MORSE Unite In FLYING COLORS; Debut Album Details

Mascot Label Group has announced the release of the eponymous debut album from FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE). The CD will be made available via Music Theories Recordings...
January 11, 2012
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THE SANITY DAYS Interviewed At U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL Festival (Video)

Underkill TV conducted an interview with THE SANITY DAYS — the project featuring four former members of legendary Bristol thrash metallers ONSLAUGHT who have teamed up to play music from the band's most commercially successful album, "In Search of Sanity" — at U.K.'s Hard Rock Hell V festival, which...
December 25, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Wishes He Could Have Witnessed 'Jesus Walking On Water'

Guitarist John Petrucci, keyboardist Jordan Rudess and drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER recently answered six questions on a whole range of issues. You can now check the entire question-and-answer session below. Q: Noting your current album is called "A Dramatic Turn Of...
December 20, 2011
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AS I LAY DYING To Enter Studio Next Spring

Lauren Wise of the Phoenix New Times recently conducted an interview with drummer Jordan Mancino of San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Phoenix New Times: On the ["Decas"] album, you guys cover JUDAS PRIEST's "Electric Eye" and "Hellion", SLAYER's ult...
December 13, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Says He Played Two Of His Best Shows While Being Extremely Sick

Drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has issued the following update: "I seriously played my two best shows/solos [on December 1 in San Diego, California and on December 2 in Anaheim, California] while being the sickest I've been in 20-30 years. But not enough to jeopardize...
December 3, 2011
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New DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI: 'I Knew I Had To Get Into This Band'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with new DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: How does it feel to be a member of DREAM THEATER? Mike: It is such a feeling of completeness for me. The way that...
November 15, 2011