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MIKE PORTNOY Completes Recording Drums For DREAM THEATER's New Album: 'We Are All Blown Away'

Mike Portnoy has completed recording the drums for DREAM THEATER's sixteenth studio album. The upcoming effort will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since Portnoy's return to the band last October. Earlier today (Saturday, March 30),Mike took to his social media to write: "Today is my l...

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Ex-BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer Says He Doesn't Care About His Former Bandmates' Upcoming 'The Poison' Anniversary Tour

In a new interview with Omar Rodriguez of The Metal Mixtape, founding BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas was asked about the recent announcement that his former bandmates will embark on a 2025 world tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, 2005's "The Poison"....

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DEATH ANGEL Will Continue Working On Music For Next Album While MARK OSEGUEDA Is Touring With KERRY KING

In a new interview with El Planeta Del Rock, DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar stated about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next studio album (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, right now, yeah, it's going good. We have a bunch of songs, a lot of skeletons. We spent...

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ACE FREHLEY Was 'Shocked' To Hear Collaborator STEVE BROWN Take Credit For Writing '97 Percent' Of '10,000 Volts' Album

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Ace Frehley shot down rumors that almost all of the songwriting on his latest album, "10,000 Volts", was done by his collaborator, TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown. The original KISS guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I got aggravated...

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ROB HALFORD Says All The Music Is 'Ready' For His Debut Blues Solo Album

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, Rob Halford spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works debut blues solo album. The JUDAS PRIEST singer is collaborating with the same team that assisted him during the making of his 2019 Christmas LP "Celestial", including his brother Nigel and hi...

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PEARL JAM Shares New Single 'Running'

PEARL JAM's twelfth studio album, "Dark Matter", will be released on April 19, 2024 via Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records. The LP's second single, "Running", can be streamed below. "[Bassist] Jeff [Ament] had the main parts for that one, and we worked it over as a band," guitarist Stone Gossard...

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ULI JON ROTH Says His Upcoming Book Is 'Quite Philosophical' With 'A Lot Of Facets'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth spoke about his upcoming North American tour, which is scheduled to kick off on April 2 in Mesa, Arizona. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, touring North America has been a thin...

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ACE FREHLEY Says He 'Played The Majority The Guitar Solos' On '10,000 Volts' Album, Despite Rumors To The Contrary

Ace Frehley has shot down rumors that most of the guitar work on his latest album, "10,000 Volts", was laid down by his collaborator, TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown. The original KISS guitarist told Ultimate Classic Rock: "Wow. Listen to previous albums by Steve Brown. Do they sound like this record?...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's BROOKS WACKERMAN: 'Life Is But A Dream…' Tour Kit Rundown

Back in September 2023, Modern Drummer caught up with Brooks Wackerman while on AVENGED SEVENFOLD's "Life Is But A Dream…" North American tour. Brooks took the magazine through his DW acrylic drums and gave some insight into his practice and performance routines. Check out the 11-minute video report...

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MARK OSEGUEDA: KERRY KING's 'From Hell I Rise' Album Will 'Surpass' Fans' Expectations

On February 5, it was revealed that SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will release the debut album from his long-awaited solo project, "From Hell I Rise", on May 17 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Joining King on the record are drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH),Phil Demmel (forme...

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Watch: MIKE PORTNOY And JORDAN RUDESS Perform DREAM THEATER's 'The Spirit Carries On' On 2024 'Cruise To The Edge'

DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards) performed the band's song "The Spirit Carries On" with Charlie Griffiths (HAKEN) and That Joe Payne (vocals) aboard the juist-completed 2024 edition of the Cruise To The Edge sailing out of Miami, Florida March 8-13 on the Norw...

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON, JEFF YOUNG And CHRIS POLAND To Perform MEGADETH Classics On July 2024 Australian Tour

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),will return to Australia for a five-date tour in July. For his first time in Australia, another former MEGADETH member, guitarist Chris Poland, will join KINGS OF THRASH to perform the MEGADETH...

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MARK OSEGUEDA: How I Landed Gig As Singer In KERRY KING's New Band

On February 5, it was revealed that SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will release the debut album from his long-awaited solo project, "From Hell I Rise", on May 17 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Joining King on the record are drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH),Phil Demmel (forme...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Says His Prostate Cancer 'Is Under Control And Being Treated'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett was asked about his health, having recently completed radiation treatment for prostate cancer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything's not bad. I can't say I'm a hundred p...

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ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Named One Of Executive Producers Of 'I Could Never Go Vegan' Documentary

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has been named one of the executive producers of "I Could Never Go Vegan", a new film which explores various common arguments against veganism, why they exist and whether they are justified. Produced by brothers Thomas and James Pickering, who were both raised...