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MIKE PORTNOY, STEVE MORSE, NEAL MORSE Unite In FLYING COLORS; Debut Album Details

Mascot Label Group has announced the release of the eponymous debut album from FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE). The CD will be made available via Music Theories Recordings...

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There Is No Pending Lawsuit Between MIKE PORTNOY And DREAM THEATER

Ronald S. Beinstock, an attorney for progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to make it clear that there is currently "no pending litigation" between the current members of DREAM THEATER and the band's former drummer, Mike Portnoy. Courthouse News Service reported on A...

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Updated: MIKE PORTNOY Threatened Legal Action Against Former DREAM THEATER Bandmates

***UPDATE*** (September 20):*** Ronald S. Beinstock, an attorney for progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER, has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to make it clear that there is currently "no pending litigation" between the current members of DREAM THEATER and the band's former drummer, Mike Portnoy. In a...

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PORTNOY: I Would Have Waited For PETRUCCI If He Wanted To Take A Break From DREAM THEATER

Sakis Fragos, publisher and chief editor of the Greek edition of Rock Hard magazine, last month conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). A few excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed from the original audio by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On...

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MIKE PORTNOY On Possible DREAM THEATER Reunion: 'I Never Say Never'

JAM Magazine's Andy Laudano recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) about ADRENALINE MOB, Mike's new band with SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward....

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CONSFEARACY Debut To Receive U.S. Release Next Month

Transatlantic Music Group has set a September 11 U.S. release date for the self-titled debut album from CONSFEARACY (formerly PROPHESY),the American/German metal band featuring lead vocalist Brian O'Connor (ex-VICIOUS RUMORS),guitarist Fabian Schwarz (THE NEW BLACK),bassist Gnter Auschrat (THE NE...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Collaboration With JOHN SYKES Is A 'Real Band,' Not A Side Project

Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) has joined forces with guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) and an as-yet-undisclosed bassist in a brand new power trio. The project has demoed 12 songs so far at a Los Angeles studio, with Portnoy...

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MIKE PORTNOY Is 'Amazed At The Electricity' He Feels Playing With ADRENALINE MOB

Joe Bosso of MusicRadar.com spoke to former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy earlier today about ADRENALINE MOB, the new band featuring Portnoy, SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward. A couple of exce...

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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY To Make 'Big Announcement' Tomorrow

Former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy has revealed via Twitter that he will make a "big announcement" tomorrow (Wednesday, June 15). In a June 6 online posting, Portnoy stated about his as-yet-undisclosed new project, "While yes, I am indeed VERY pumped on the potential of this...

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BLOTTED SCIENCE, OBSCURA, SPASTIC INK Members Team Up For TERRESTRIAL EXILED Single

Acclaimed San Antonio, Texas guitarist/composer Ron Jarzombek (BLOTTED SCIENCE, WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK) has set TERRESTRIAL EXILED as the name of his new Transatlantic project, also featuring co-guitarist Christian Mnzner (OBSCURA, SPAWN OF POSSESSION),bassist Pete Perez (SPASTIC INK, RIOT),and d...

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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY Says He Is 'Sowing His Musical Oats' (Video)

"Metal Zone" host Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on Wednesday, April 20 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Ang...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Never Set Out To Be A Drum Influence Or Drum Hero'

Planet-Drum.com conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy at the April 11, 2011 Rome, Italy stop on his "European Meet & Greet Tour". You can now watch the chat below. When asked if it was weird to have his exit from DREAM THEATER play out so publicl...

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MIKE PORTNOY: Don't Believe BLABBERMOUTH.NET Headlines, I'm As Happy And Positive As Ever

Tone conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy prior to the "Metal Masters" clinic on April 21, 2011 in Cerritos, California. You can now watch the chat below. During the final portion of the interview, Portnoy said, "Contrary to what Blabbermouth what l...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says He Never Intended For Split With DREAM THEATER To Play Out So Publicly

Metal Injection conducted a short interview with former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy on the "black carpet" of the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held last Wednesday, April 20 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. You can now watch the chat below. When...

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SOILWORK, ARCH ENEMY Members Join Forces In THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA

Two songs from THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA — the new classic-rock band featuring Björn Strid (SOILWORK) and Sharlee D' Angelo (ARCH ENEMY, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS) — can be streamed below. ...