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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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There Is No Pending Lawsuit Between MIKE PORTNOY And DREAM THEATER

Ronald S. Beinstock, an attorney for progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to make it clear that there is currently "no pending litigation" between the current members of DREAM THEATER and the band's former drummer, Mike Portnoy. Courthouse News Service reported on A...
September 20, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY Says He Is 'Legally Not Allowed' To Comment On DREAM THEATER Business

***UPDATE*** (September 20):*** Ronald S. Beinstock, an attorney for progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to make it clear that there is currently "no pending litigation" between the current members of DREAM THEATER and the band's former drummer, Mike Portnoy. In a...
September 19, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist To Judge 'The Last Voice Standing' Competition

On October 1, join thousands of singers as they compete for a chance to win a one-on-one session with a member of DREAM THEATER. "The Last Voice Standing" is a singing competition that brings people together from all around the world, for one day of music auditions which narrows down contestants to...
September 19, 2011
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Updated: MIKE PORTNOY Threatened Legal Action Against Former DREAM THEATER Bandmates

***UPDATE*** (September 20):*** Ronald S. Beinstock, an attorney for progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to make it clear that there is currently "no pending litigation" between the current members of DREAM THEATER and the band's former drummer, Mike Portnoy. In a...
September 19, 2011
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PORTNOY: I Would Have Waited For PETRUCCI If He Wanted To Take A Break From DREAM THEATER

Sakis Fragos, publisher and chief editor of the Greek edition of Rock Hard magazine, last month conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). A few excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed from the original audio by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On...
September 17, 2011
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DREAM THEATER's 'A Dramatic Turn Of Events' Projected To Sell 30K-35K First Week

"A Dramatic Turn Of Events", the new studio album from progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, is likely to sell between 30,000 and 35,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports compi...
September 14, 2011
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DREAM THEATER: 'On The Backs Of Angels' Video Released

"On The Backs Of Angels", the new video from progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's new album, "A Dramatic Turn Of Events", which was released in North America on September 13 via Roadrunner Records. In a recent interview with MusicRadar.com, DREAM T...
September 14, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist: 'We Wanted This Album To Be Sonically Interesting'

Jeff Treppel of Roadrunner Records recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Q: Did you guys have any goals going into [the new DREAM THEATER album] "A Dramatic Turn Of Events"? Petrucci: W...
September 13, 2011