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MIKE MANGINI On MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER: 'I Think People Are Where They Need To Be'

During an appearance on yesterday's (Wednesday, November 1) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Mike Mangini spoke about his departure from DREAM THEATER and the return of the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "All I know i...

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MIKE MANGINI On DREAM THEATER's Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY: 'A Decision Was Made That I Understood'

In a brand new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, Mike Mangini spoke about his departure from DREAM THEATER and the return of the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A decision was made that I understood. That's all it is. 'Cause when...

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MICK MARS Announces 'The Other Side Of Mars' Solo Album, Shares 'Loyal To The Lie' Single

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has released the lead single from his solo debut titled "The Other Side Of Mars". To official music video for "Loyal To The Lie" can be seen below. "The Other Side Of Mars" will be released on February 23, 2024. A pre-order is now live in the new merch storefront lau...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says MIKE PORTNOY Didn't Tell Him He Was Rejoining DREAM THEATER, Jokes That He Is 'Pissed Off At' Him

In a new interview with DJ Ramo (a.k.a. Omar Rodriguez) of The Metal Mixtape, Mike Portnoy's SONS OF APOLLO bandmate Jeff Scott Soto was asked for his opinion on this week's announcement that the drummer was rejoining DREAM THEATER after a 13-year absence from the latter group. Soto replied (as tran...

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Former DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Announces Release Date, Track Listing For Debut Solo Album

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini has announced the official release date for his debut solo album, "Invisible Signs". Accompanying Mangini on the LP are Tony Dickinson on bass, Ivan Keller on guitar, Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) on lead guitar and former EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Implies MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER Is Reason For SONS OF APOLLO's Uncertain Future

Jeff Scott Soto has implied that Mike Portnoy's return to DREAM THEATER is the reason for the apparent end of their collaborative project SONS OF APOLLO. SONS OF APOLLO, which also features guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS) and keybo...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Shares 'Not Drowning', Second Single From Upcoming Debut Solo Album

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini has released "Not Drowning", the second single from his upcoming debut solo album, "Invisible Signs", which is set to arrive in November. Accompanying Mangini on the LP are Tony Dickinson on bass, Ivan Keller on guitar, Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) on lead guit...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL On SONS OF APOLLO: 'Everything Has Its Lifespan'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) spoke about the status of SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY...

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PAUL STANLEY's Son EVAN STANLEY Launches AMBER WILD, Releases Debut Single

AMBER WILD, the band featuring Evan Stanley, the son of KISS's Paul Stanley, started in January 2023 with one simple goal: make the kind of music they wanted to hear. Fiery guitars, thunderous drums, and raw vocals filtered through a kaleidoscope of influences make for something that's the right amo...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist MICK MARS's First-Ever Solo Single To Arrive On Halloween

The first-ever solo music from MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars will make its official debut on Halloween (October 31). The as-yet-undisclosed track will receive its world premiere on October 30 via SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" before being made available the next day. On Wednesday (Oct...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Explains How He Chose Musicians For His Debut Solo Album, 'Invisible Signs'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini spoke to "The Everyman Podcast" about upcoming debut solo album, "Invisible Signs", which is set to arrive in November. Accompanying Mangini on the LP are Tony Dickinson on bass, Ivan Keller on guitar, Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) on lead guitar and former EVAN...

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EXHORDER To Film Music Video For First Single Off Upcoming Album

Thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER will film a music video for the first single from their upcoming album at a free concert on November 7 at The Southgate House Revival in Newport, Kentucky. In addition to shooting the clip, EXHORDER will perform a set of the band's classic songs. The first 100 people t...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON: 'I Have Every Right To Express My Opinion' On State Of U.S. Politics

In a new interview with Kevin McKay of Florida's 99ROCK WKSM radio station, HELMET frontman Page Hamilton elaborated on how the world events of the last few years — including the global pandemic and political unrest — have provided him with the inspiration to create some of the songs on the band's u...

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KISS Cancels Dubai Concert 'Due To Unforeseen Circumstances'

Legendary American rockers KISS have canceled their concert in Dubai, United Arab Emirates this week. All Things Live Middle East, the presenter behind the concert, issued the following statement: "KISS has today confirmed that they have cancelled their show due to unforeseen circumstances and will...

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K.K. DOWNING Says He Would Consider Writing Follow-Up To His Autobiography: 'Lots Of Things Went Unsaid'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Consequence, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing touched upon his autobiography, "Heavy Duty: Days And Nights In Judas Priest", which was released in September 2018 via Hachette Audio as a digital download, and in print and ebook from Da Capo Press. The b...