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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For New Album
Singer James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has spent the past few weeks in the studio with Canadian producer/engineer Richard Chycki laying down vocals on the band's much-anticipated new album, tentatively due this fall via Roadrunner Records. Chycki writes on his blog, "I gotta t...May 15, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist: MIKE PORTNOY's Request To Rejoin Band Came Too Late
Joe Bosso of MusicRadar.com recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess about the departure of the band's founding drummer Mike Portnoy and addition of Mike Mangini. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MusicRadar.com: You've a...May 12, 2011
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MIKE MANGINI: How I Landed Gig With DREAM THEATER
By Andrew Lentz of DRUMmagazine.com After enduring a six-month-long gag order, Mike Mangini has finally come clean about the DREAM THEATER audition process and the hoops he jumped through to land the coveted drum chair. With Mangini going up against the world's most ridiculously dexterous drummers,...May 9, 2011
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DREAM THEATER: It Was Destiny At Work For Us To Have Found The Right Drummer At The Right Time
A little more than a month after drummer Mike Portnoy's sudden departure from DREAM THEATER, the band held three days of auditions in New York City. Over an incredibly productive three-day period, the band played, jammed and spoke candidly and at length with seven of the world's greatest drummers. T...May 2, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE Visits Panamanian President; Video Available
Legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne visited Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli at the Palacio de las Garzas (Herons' Palace) the afternoon of the singer's concert at Figali Convention Center in Amador, Panama on April 19, 2011. Video footage of Ozzy's visit can be viewed below. On May 31...May 1, 2011
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New DREAM THEATER Drummer: 'I'm Pinching Myself'
Drumhead magazine spoke to new DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini about how he landed his new gig and the preparation for the recording process for the band's new album. "I'm pinching myself," he said. "I wake up most mornings thinking about my personal playing growth and DREAM THEATER. I have a smi...April 30, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist: MANGINI 'Is Not Only A Beast Of A Player But An Incredible Person'
Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have recruited Mike Mangini — the 48-year-old session artist who has played for ANNIHILATOR, EXTREME, JAMES LABRIE and STEVE VAI — as the replacement for the recently departed Mike Portnoy. In a posting on his official forum, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petruc...April 30, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE: OzTv Episode From Quito Posted Online
The latest OzTV webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from OZZY OSBOURNE's April 14, 2011 concert at Coliseo General Rumiñahui in Quito, Ecuador can be viewed below. On May 31, music fans will have their first taste of reissues from rock icon Ozzy Osbourne's catalog of work with the releases...April 29, 2011
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It's Official: MIKE MANGINI Is New DREAM THEATER Drummer
Mike Mangini, the 48-year-old session artist who has played for ANNIHILATOR, EXTREME, JAMES LABRIE and STEVE VAI, has officially joined DREAM THEATER as the replacement for the recently departed Mike Portnoy. Commented Mangini: "The day that I got the phone call to be in DREAM THEATER, it took my br...April 29, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE: OzTv Episode From Bogota Posted Online
The latest OzTV webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from OZZY OSBOURNE's April 16, 2011 concert at Parque Simón Bolívar in Bogota, Colombia can be viewed below. Ozzy's setlist was as follows: 01. Bark at the Moon 02. Let Me Hear You Scream 03. Mr. Crowley 04. I Don't Know 05. Fairies Wear...April 27, 2011
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Members Of OZZY OSBOURNE's Band Interviewed At REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS (Video)
Pandie Suicide of BareBonesMusic.com conducted an interview with members of Ozzy Osbourne's band on the "black carpet" of the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on April 20 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. You can now watch the chat below. On May 31, music fans will ha...April 27, 2011
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A LIFE ONCE LOST Announces New Drummer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hard rock powerhouse A LIFE ONCE LOST has announced the addition of drummer Jordan Crouse to the group's ranks. After the departure of Justin Graves earlier this year, the band auditioned several candidates and selected fellow Philadelphia resident Crouse. "I'm stoked to b...April 26, 2011
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AUGUST BURNS RED: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled
Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Christian metalcore quintet AUGUST BURNS RED will release its fourth album, "Leveler", on June 21 via Sollid State Records. The effort will be available in both regular and deluxe editions — a first for the band. Commented guitarist JB Brubaker: "For the bonus tracks on...April 26, 2011
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'God Bless Ozzy Osbourne' Documentary Reviewed By ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
The first review of "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" (formerly "Wreckage Of My Past"),the much-anticipated "intimate" documentary that delves deep into the life of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, can be found at Entertainment Weekly. "What could have been a glossy, fawning tribute to the most visible fa...April 25, 2011
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JACK OSBOURNE Discusses 'God Bless Ozzy Osbourne' Documentary In New Video Interview
Ozzy Osbourne's son, Jack Osbourne, spoke to NYPost.com's "PopWrap" about "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne", a feature-length documentary about the life of his father. You can now watch the segment below. "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" is premiering at the 10th annual Tribeca Film Festival, which runs from April...April 25, 2011
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