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MARK ZONDER Praises BOBBY JARZOMBEK, Says MIKE PORTNOY 'Butchered' FATES WARNING Songs

**UPDATE** A couple of hours after this article was published, Mike Portnoy took to his Twitter to address Mark Zonder's comments. He wrote: "Well I had a busy week: Started that week recording BIGELF's album, then flew to TX for a gig w [ADRENALINE MOB], back to LA for Metal Masters 3 and then flew...

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MIKE PORTNOY Has No Plans To Write Autobiography: 'It Seems Like Everything's Been Said Already'

Mike Portnoy says that he has no plans to write an autobiography. The ex-DREAM THEATER drummer addressed the possibility of a tell-all book while filming a new video message on Cameo, which lets users hire celebrities to record brief, personalized video messages about virtually any topic. Asked if h...

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BIGELF: 'Into The Maelstrom' EPK Available

An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Into The Maelstrom", the fourth studio album from the progressive-rock powerhouse BIGELF, can be seen below. The CD will be released on April 1 in North America via InsideOut Music. "Into The Maelstrom" marks the BIGELF recording debut of drummer Mike Portnoy (TRAN...

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BIGELF: 'Control Freak' Lyric Video

The official lyric video for the song "Control Freak" from the progressive-rock powerhouse BIGELF can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's fourth studio album, "Into The Maelstrom", which will be released on April 1 in North America via InsideOut Music. "Into The Maelstrom" marks the BI...

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BIGELF: 'Into The Maelstrom' Cover Artwork, Track Listing

Progressive-rock powerhouse BIGELF will release its fourth studio album, "Into The Maelstrom", on April 1 in North America via InsideOut Music. "Into The Maelstrom" marks the BIGELF recording debut of drummer Mike Portnoy (TRANSATLANTIC, THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER),whose Progressive Nation At S...

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BIGELF To Release 'Into The Maelstrom' In March

Progressive-rock powerhouse BIGELF will release its fourth studio album, "Into The Maelstrom", on March 4, 2014 in North America via InsideOut Music. Comments BIGELF frontman and mastermind Damon Fox: "I think 'Into The Maelstrom' is the best BIGELF record yet and I believe it is a real game changer...

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MIKE PORTNOY Announces 'Progressive Nation At Sea' Cruise

InsideOut Music has teamed up with Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian and Sixthman to bring Progressive Nation to the high seas in 2014! The inaugural sailing will take place February 18-22, 2014 on the luxurious Norwegian Pearl heading from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay and Freeport, Bahamas. This music fe...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Don't Follow Rules, I Follow My Heart'

Drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, FLYING COLORS, THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) has released the following update: "I had a great time with my [ADRENALINE MOB] brothers at these last shows in South America. Honestly, I'm sad to see it end... "Although I recently announced hav...

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MIKE PORTNOY To Guest On New BIGELF Album

InsideOut Music has announced the signing of progressive-rock powerhouse BIGELF. The band's new album will be released later this year. InsideOut Music head honcho Thomas Waber says about the signing: "We have been talking to BIGELF for quite some time now and I am really pleased that we finally man...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'It Would Be A Tragedy If I Never Got To Be On Stage With DREAM THEATER Again'

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy discussed his departure from the band for the first time during an appearance on tonight's (Friday, September 10) edition of Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM. A BLABBERMOUTH.NET transcript of the chat follows below (only...

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CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR: 2010 Nominees Announced

AC/DC, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, KISS and SLASH are among the nominees at this year's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The ceremony — held by Classic Rock magazine and hosted by legendary rocker Alice Cooper — will take place on Wednesday, November 10 at London, England's Roundhouse venue. Commented Cla...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Sings With BIGELF In Sao Paulo; Video Available

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy brought his Zoom Q3 on stage as he was a special guest vocalist with the Los Angeles band BIGELF during the BIGELF / DREAM THEATER South American tour in Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 19, 2010. Watch the footage below. The Q3 puts a little bit of video and a ...

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SOULFLY, TURISAS, KATATONIA, BIGELF, Others Confirmed For U.K.'s SONISPHERE Festival

SOULFLY, TURISAS, BIGELF, KATATONIA, THE UNION, POLAR BEAR CLUB, HEAVEN'S BASEMENT, DELAIN, KARNIVOOL and THE EIGHTIES MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER have been confirmed for the U.K. edition of the Sonisphere festival, set to take place July 30 - August 1 at Knebworth Park. The festival billing is shaping...

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TREAT Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Reunited Swedish hard rockers TREAT have been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AEROSMITH (US) ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN...

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HIGH ON FIRE Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

HIGH ON FIRE has been confirmed for this year's Sweden Rock Festival festival, set to take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AEROSMITH (US) ALDO NOVA (CAN) ALESTORM (UK) ANVIL (CAN) BACHMAN & TURNER (CAN) BEHEMOTH (PL) BIGELF (...