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JORDAN RUDESS Says 'Everybody Will Love' New DREAM THEATER Album: 'I Can Pretty Much Guarantee It'

In a new interview with Lots Of Muzik, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess was asked if his work on his latest solo album, "Permission To Fly", has in any way influenced the upcoming DREAM THEATER LP. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that as a musician, always evolving...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY's MIKAEL STANNE On Artificial Intelligence: It's 'Exciting', 'Fascinating' And 'Scary'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, DARK TRANQUILLITY and THE HALO EFFECT frontman Mikael Stanne weighed in on a debate about the variety of dangers A.I. (artificial intelligence) poses, ranging from the small to, potentially, the existential. Asked if it is scary that A....

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Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer JOHNNY KELLY Finds 'Persistence' Pays Off

By David E. Gehlke Tapped by TYPE O NEGATIVE in 1994 to replace the departing Sal Abruscato, drummer Johnny Kelly remained behind the throne until frontman Peter Steele's untimely death in 2010. The sheer impossibility of replacing Steele meant that Kelly could continue his other gig with DANZIG and...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN And DEFTONES Draw 50,000 Fans To San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

Around 50,000 fans attended the inaugural event of what the promoter has named the Golden Gate Park Concerts on Saturday, August 17 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. The outdoor concert included a rare appearance by SYSTEM OF A DOWN and Northern California legends DEFTONES, joined by...

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CWF Feat. TOTO And CHICAGO Members: 'CWF III' Album Due In September

CWF is a supergroup featuring TOTO's Joseph Williams, former CHICAGO vocalist Bill Champlin and Swedish guitarist/producer Peter Friestedt. The band emerged following the success of their first studio album and a chart-topping live DVD in Sweden. Williams, known for his work with TOTO and as the sin...

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TONY LEVIN To Release 'Bringing It Down To The Bass' Album In September

Tony Levin and Flatiron Recordings have announced a September 13 global release date for a new studio album titled "Bringing It Down To The Bass". Today, they present the title track which can be previewed below. The album will be available on double vinyl, CD, Blu-ray and digital streaming. The Blu...

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MIKE PORTNOY On His Renewed Songwriting Chemistry With DREAM THEATER: 'We Immediately Felt Comfortable'

In a recent interview with Chile's Sonar FM, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who returned to the band last October after a 13-year absence, was asked if he missed playing with DREAM THEATER during his time away from the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, of course,...

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New Action Figure Of TYPE O NEGATIVE's PETER STEELE Announced

Super7 has announced ReAction figure of late TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele. The 3.75-inch scale figure comes complete with a bass guitar accessory and a real chain guitar strap. The Peter Steele ReAction figure will be available in two versions: One inspired by TYPE O NEGATIVE's 2003 album "...

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Watch: GOJIRA's JOSEPH DUPLANTIER Takes Part In Peaceful Protest Demanding Release Of Ocean Conservationist

GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier took part in a peaceful protest on Monday, August 12 in front of the parliament in Copenhagen, Denmark to demand the release of U.S.-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson. Video and photos of his appearance can be found below. Watson — founder of the Sea Shephe...

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ACE FREHLEY On How He Has Stayed Sober For 18 Years: 'I Listen To My Sponsor. I Go To Meetings.'

In a recent interview with "Guitar Tales" with Dave Cohen, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who has been sober since 2006, discussed his decision to finally step away from alcohol nearly two decades ago. He had begun drinking at the age of 13 and battled addiction issues since the 1970s before a c...

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MIKE PORTNOY On Returning To DREAM THEATER: 'It's Exciting At This Stage Of My Life To Have This Third Act'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "So...You Want To Be A Musician?" podcast with MR. BIG drummer Nick D'Virgilio, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy was asked what he does to keep his drumming chops up. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll be honest, I'm starting to feel...

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JORDAN RUDESS On MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER: 'This Is Where He Belongs'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess talked about the band's upcoming sixteenth album, which will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since drummer Mike Portnoy's return to the group last October. Asked about the songwriting...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Appear At Next Month's FAMOUS MONSTERS FESTIVAL

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will appear at the Famous Monsters Festival at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania next month. The legendary 78-year-old rocker will meet fans on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 only. Friday, September 13, 2024 6:00 p.m. t...