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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Biggest Differences Between His Playing Style And That Of MIKE MANGINI
In a new interview with The Metal Voice, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about performing the song "Barstool Warrior" during the band's 40th-anniversary tour even though the track was originally written and recorded with ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. Portnoy, who r...February 16, 2025
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'When I Was A Kid, I Was A Huge ULI JON ROTH Fan'
In a new interview with American Musical Supply, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about the importance of younger guitar players developing their own sound and style. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think hopefully what I say is an important piece of advice. I th...February 14, 2025
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SAVATAGE's AL PITRELLI 'Understands' Some Fans' Complaints About JON OLIVA Not Taking Part In 2025 Tour, But Says, 'Give Us A Shot'
In a new interview with Barbara Caserta of Italy's Linea Rock, SAVATAGE guitarist Al Pitrelli spoke about the reactivated band's upcoming shows in Europe and South America. Joining Al in SAVATAGE's current touring lineup are Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Chris Caffery on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums...February 9, 2025
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DEEP PURPLE's SIMON MCBRIDE Announces New Solo Album 'Recordings: 2020-2025'
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Simon McBride has announced the release of his new album, "Recordings 2020-2025", due out March 14 on earMUSIC. The first single, a fascinating take on DURAN DURAN's 1992 hit track "Ordinary World", is available now for streaming and download. "This is such a beautiful song," S...February 7, 2025
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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Says He Still Has 'Maybe Two Or Three More' Songs Left To Record For Upcoming Album
In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have nine or ten songs — I forgot; I lost coun...February 5, 2025
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ORIANTHI On Her Upcoming Album 'Some Kind Of Feeling': 'This Record Came Together Really Organically'
Celebrated guitarist and singer Orianthi spoke to Guitar Interactive magazine about her upcoming album, "Some Kind Of Feeling", due later in the year via Woodward Avenue Records. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm really excited. Yeah, this record came together really organically wi...February 5, 2025
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JON OLIVA On New SAVATAGE Music: 'I Basically Have An Album Ready'
After more than two decades without a proper tour, SAVATAGE is preparing to return to the stage. The American metal band, known for its fusion of heavy, progressive, and power metal, has been largely inactive in the live scene since 2002, with their last full performance taking place at Wacken Open...February 4, 2025
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Watch: ALEX VAN HALEN Honored With 'Buddy Rich Award' At 2024 DRUMEO AWARDS
VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was honored with the Buddy Rich Award at the 2024 Drumeo Awards. One of the most accomplished and well-known drummers of the 20th century, Buddy Rich is still a household name because of his virtuosic talents and his accomplishments as a bandleader. The recipient of...February 4, 2025
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ROGER WATERS To Release 'The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux' Super Deluxe Box Set
Roger Waters is set to release a super deluxe box set of his "The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux" on Friday, March 14, 2025. The box set includes a special live album containing versions of the classic songs from Roger's sold-out appearances at the London Palladium on October 8 and October 9, 2023. Th...January 30, 2025
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STEPHEN PEARCY And WARREN DEMARTINI Reveal Band Lineup For M3 ROCK FESTIVAL, Explain Why They Are Not Performing As RATT
During an appearance on Wednesday's (January 29) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini revealed the musicians who will join them when they perform a set of RATT classics as one of the headliners of the 2025 edition of the M3 Rock Festival, set to...January 30, 2025
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BEHEMOTH Announces New Album 'The S*** Ov God', Shares Video For Title Track
Extreme metal giants BEHEMOTH have revealed the title, cover art, and release date of their upcoming new opus, "The Shit Ov God", which is due to be released on May 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the title track, which is streaming now, an opulent music video will premiere at 10 a.m. ET toda...January 29, 2025
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DAVID LEE ROTH And PEARCY/DEMARTINI Partial RATT Reunion To Headline 2025 Edition Of M3 ROCK FESTIVAL
VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth and the epic reunion of Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini performing RATT hits will be the headliners of the 2025 edition of the M3 Rock Festival, set to take place May 2-4, 2025 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Pearcy had this to say about...January 27, 2025
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STEVE VAI On JOHN SYKES: 'He Was Really A Great Player And A Great Guitar Orchestrator'
In a new interview with Cassius Morris, Steve Vai paid tribute to legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES),who died last week at the age of 65. Vai, who had a brief tenure in WHITESNAKE more than three and a half decades ago, having pla...January 26, 2025
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SAVATAGE Drummer JEFF PLATE On Band's Comeback: Fans Have 'Been Beating The Drum For This Reunion For Years'
In a new interview with The Metal Voice, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows. Regarding how the SAVATAGE "reunion" came together, Plate said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...January 24, 2025
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BEHEMOTH To Release New Single, 'The S*** Ov God', Next Week
Poland's black metal titans BEHEMOTH will release a new single, "The Shit Ov God", on Wednesday, January 29. A teaser for the track is available below. This spring, BEHEMOTH will embark on the extreme metal event of 2025, featuring legendary Norwegian black metal pioneers SATYRICON as special guest....January 24, 2025