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DREAM THEATER: 'Inside The Astonishing' Episode 2

In an ongoing video series, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess discuss the recurring musical themes on the band's latest album, "The Astonishing", and how they are developed compositionally to enhance the dramatic tone of the story. Check out the second episode below...

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EXTREME's 'Pornograffitti Live 25: Metal Meltdown' Blu-Ray, DVD, CD Pushed Back To October

The release date of EXTREME's "Pornograffitti Live 25: Metal Meltdown" DVD has been pushed back to October 14 from the previously announced September 23. Last year marked the 25th anniversary of EXTREME's classic multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated "Pornograffitti", the definitive album of the band's c...

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METALLICA, SLIPKNOT, AEROSMITH, MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummers Featured In 'From The Riser' Book

David Phillips has launched his latest book, "From The Riser: A Drummer's Perspective II", a follow-up to the critically acclaimed "A Drummer's Perspective". The beautifully designed "From The Riser" is a photographic celebration of many of today's greatest drummers and percussionists. It unashamedl...

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AEROSMITH Drummer: 'We Can't Play As Many Shows As We Used To; It's Physically Impossible'

AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer has told Rolling Stone magazine that the band's immediate future is uncertain, despite singer Steven Tyler's previous claim that the group would embark on a "farewell" tour in 2017. Kramer in 2014 underwent a "minor medical procedure" to remove blockage from inside a co...

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Original Y&T Drummer LEONARD HAZE Dead At 61

Leonard Haze, original drummer for legendary Bay Area rock band Y&T, passed away Sunday evening, September 11 at his home in Hayward, California. He was 61 years old. Haze had been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for several years, making breathing difficult. Even so, he ha...

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JOHN CORABI Defends MÖTLEY CRÜE Over Use Of Backing Tapes During Concerts

In a brand new interview with Rock Music Star, former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi was asked for his opinion on bands who lip-sync and play along to pre-recorded tapes during concerts. He said: "You know, there's a few artists out there that have done it, the fans know they've done it, the ...

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DREAM THEATER Releases New Version Of 'Our New World' Featuring HALESTORM's LZZY HALE

A new version of the DREAM THEATER song "Our New World", featuring a guest appearance by HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale, can be streamed below. "Our New World" is taken from DREAM THEATER's latest album, "The Astonishing", which was released on January 29 via Roadrunner. The CD was made available in...

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KIX To Release 'Can't Stop The Show: The Return Of Kix' In October

Maryland hard rock veterans KIX will release "Can't Stop The Show: The Return Of Kix", a two-disc DVD/CD set, October 21 via Loud & Proud Records. The 71-minute film is an in-depth look into KIX's decision to record their first new album, 2014's "Rock Your Face Off", in almost 20 years. The DVD...

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MICHAEL SWEET Says AEROSMITH, POISON Members Making Country Music Is 'Hard Pill To Swallow'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet recently took aim at hard rock musicians who have made moves into the country genre in the video for his new solo single, "Radio". The clip finds members of Sweet's solo band — including musicians who have played with WHITESNAKE and Slash — in cowboy hats, dreaming of...

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AEROSMITH's JOEY KRAMER: 'As Far As I Know, There Is No Farewell Tour'

AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer has told CultureMap that his bandmate Steven Tyler's announcement on "The Howard Stern Show" that AEROSMITH would be embarking on a farewell tour in 2017 came as news to him. "As far as I know, there is no farewell tour," Kramer said. Asked why Tyler told Stern there wo...

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Video: HALESTORM's LZZY HALE And JOE HOTTINGER Perform LED ZEPPELIN, AEROSMITH Classics

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger joined THEE ROCK N' ROLL RESIDENCY on stage last night (Tuesday, August 30) at Harp & Fiddle in Nashville, Tennessee to perform cover versions of LED ZEPPELIN's "Black Dog" and AEROSMITH's "Draw The Line". You can watch fan-filmed video...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Is Not Interested In Making Country Album

In a brand new interview with Rolling Stone, Ozzy Osbourne was asked if he would ever consider making a country album, like other rockers — including AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and STAIND's Aaron Lewis — have done. He said: "Not me, thank you. Personally, I think you should stick to what you know best...

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DREAM THEATER: 'Inside The Astonishing' Episode 1

In an ongoing video series, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess discuss the recurring musical themes on the band's latest album, "The Astonishing", and how they are developed compositionally to enhance the dramatic tone of the story. Check out the first episode below....

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RICHARD FORTUS: I Identify A Lot With IZZY STRADLIN

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus recently talked to Reverb.com about his love of Supro amps. Whether vintage or reissue, he's been able to find a spot in his rig for a whole host of Supro's amplifiers. Check out the video below to hear Fortus discuss how he became a member of GUNS ...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO To Release 'Live Unbound' In September

A televised performance of the MILES DAVIS ELECTRIC BAND in the late '90s led guitarist Alex Skolnick to New York City, where he immersed himself in the jazz world. For the past decade, Skonick has led a double life as a member of TESTAMENT, the seminal thrash metal band he joined at the age of ...