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Game Of Faces
When violent, brutal music makes more sense than anything else, it can be hard to make mental space for records like "Game Of Faces". Power metal's inclination to be cheerful is built-in at this point, but there is something uniquely joyful about DYNAZTY's music, above and beyond all the catchy melo...February 12, 2025
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JEFF LOOMIS On NEVERMORE Return: 'It's Gonna Be Bigger And Better Than It Ever Was'
At last month's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, Jeff Loomis spoke to Metal Magnitude's Chelsea about the return of his longtime band NEVERMORE. Bassist Jim Sheppard isn't involved with the reunion, which was initially teased on December 27, 2024 via a one-minute video containing various NEVE...February 12, 2025
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DREAM THEATER Cancels Atlanta Concert Due To JAMES LABRIE's Illness
Due to illness, progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have been forced to cancel their previously announced February 11 concert at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia Earlier today, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie released the following message via social media: "To everyone attending tonight'...February 11, 2025
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RICKY WARWICK Talks 'Cathartic' New Solo Album: 'People Don't Need To Be Reminded Of How F***ed Up The World Is'
By David E. Gehlke BLACK STAR RIDERS and THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick is currently on the media circuit promoting his new solo album, "Blood Ties". It's a collection of hard-driving rockers that finds the Northern Ireland-born Warwick getting quite a few things off of his chest and enlisting...February 11, 2025
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DREAM THEATER's JOHN MYUNG On Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY: 'It Made Sense To Bring Him Back'
In a new interview with The Heavy Metal Journal, DREAM THEATER bassist John Myung discussed the band's decision to reunite with Mike Portnoy in October 2023, 13 years after the drummer first left the progressive metal titans. Asked how the reunion with Mike came about, John said (as transcribed by B...February 10, 2025
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MARTY FRIEDMAN On Living In Japan: 'I Believe It's The Safest Country In The World'
During an appearance on The Mistress Carrie Podcast, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who has been living and recording music in Japan since 2003, was asked what he would say about Japan to the people from America and other parts of the world who have never been before. He responded (as tra...February 10, 2025
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ALICE COOPER Announces More Spring/Summer 2025 'Too Close For Comfort' U.S. Tour Dates
Alice Cooper has added more shows to the spring and summer 2025 U.S. leg of his "Too Close For Comfort" tour. Says Alice: "You can never be too close... right? That's why we've added more dates to the 2025 'Too Close For Comfort' tour this Spring & Summer. "Pre-sale tickets /VIP Packages availab...February 10, 2025
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Shares 'Never-Before-Seen' Pro-Shot Concert Video
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),has shared "never-before-seen" professionall...February 9, 2025
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Watch: DREAM THEATER Kicks Off North American Leg Of 40th-Anniversary Tour In Philadelphia
Grammy-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER kicked off the North American leg of their 40th-anniversary tour Friday night (February 7) at The Met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The trek is "An Evening With Dream Theater" and is the first tour of North America since drummer Mike Portnoy's...February 8, 2025
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MACHINE HEAD's MATT ALSTON Shares 'Aesthetics Of Hate' 360-Degree Drum-Cam Video From Poland's MYSTIC FESTIVAL
360-degree drum-cam video of MACHINE HEAD drummer Matt Alston playing the song "Aesthetics Of Hate" with his bandmates on June 6, 2024 at the Mystic Festival in Gdańsk, Poland can be seen below. The British-born Alston (DEVILMENT, EASTERN FRONT) and Polish guitarist Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka (DECAPITAT...February 8, 2025
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NEVERMORE Offers Update On Vocalist And Bassist Search: 'We've Received Over 650 Submissions'
Guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams have offered an update on the return of their longtime band NEVERMORE. Bassist Jim Sheppard isn't involved with the reunion, which was initially teased on December 27, 2024 via a one-minute video containing various NEVERMORE-related imagery and silhouet...February 8, 2025
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PRIMUS Announces New Drummer
PRIMUS has announced John Hoffman as the band's new drummer. Four months after the abrupt exit of longtime drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander, PRIMUS bassist/vocalist Les Claypool introduced the band's latest addition in an Instagram post. "Hoffington!!! Welcome aboard!," Les wrote. PRIMUS put out an open...February 7, 2025
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THE SWEET Returns With New Single/Video, 'Insane'
THE SWEET — a five-member group which obtained the rights to use the name and perform in the U.S. and Canada under THE SWEET banner despite containing no members from the original SWEET lineup — has released a new single, "Insane" via Darkstar Records. Last year while cutting THE SWEET's previous si...February 7, 2025
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Roses From The Deep
There are few things more inspiring than watching someone conquer their demons and soar. When Marko Hietala quit NIGHTWISH at the tail end of 2020, citing a decade of deteriorating mental health as motivation to change course, he seemed ready to disappear into the shadows. No one seriously expected...February 6, 2025
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ARCH ENEMY Shares Music Video For 'Paper Tiger' Song From Upcoming 'Blood Dynasty' Album
Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have released the video for a new song called "Paper Tiger". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Blood Dynasty", which is slated due on March 28 via Century Media Records. ARCH ENEMY founder and guitarist Michael Amott states:...February 6, 2025