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DREAM THEATER Completes Writing First Album With MIKE PORTNOY In 15 Years: It 'Came Out So Amazing'

DREAM THEATER has completed writing the material for the band's sixteenth studio album. The upcoming effort will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since drummer Mike Portnoy's return to the group last October. Earlier today (Tuesday, April 2),Portnoy and DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petr...

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FOREIGNER's Farewell Tour Continues In Fall 2024 With Special Guests LOVERBOY And LITA FORD

"I Want To Know What Love Is", "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Juke Box Hero", "Urgent" and more Top 10 hits than JOURNEY. Today, FOREIGNER, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame-nominated band behind these iconic songs, announced the next leg of their farewell tour this fall, with special guests LOVERBOY a...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE And SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL To Headline 2024 NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival launched back in 1999 and took place at the famed Palladium in Worcester through 2018. It was often held over two or three days, with multiple stages and top-tier acts like MEGADETH, MANOWAR, DRAGONFORCE, OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED & ME, MESHUGGAH, KILLSW...

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ACE FREHLEY Explains Decision To Cover NADIA's 'Life Of A Stranger' For '10,000 Volts' Album

Ace Frehley has released a new video in which he talks about his decision to cover a song by French actress Nadia Farès called "Life Of A Stranger", which originally appeared in the 2002 action film "The Transporter". Ace's version of the track appears on his latest solo album, "10,000 Volts", which...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On Metal Community: 'There's Nothing Better Than Having Us All Together In The Same Venue'

In a new interview with The Sound Lab, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the heavy metal community, which he has previously described as "all-inclusive, no matter what your sexual identity is, what you look like or what you believe in or don't believe in." He said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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NICKELBACK Documentary 'Hate To Love' To Premiere On Streaming Platform VEEPS

This April Fool's Day, NICKELBACK is unveiling an announcement that's no joke: "Hate To Love: Nickelback" will premiere on streaming platform Veeps on Friday, April 12, 2024 following a bumper weekend of theater showings across 30 countries. In addition, NICKELBACK will drop behind-the-scenes footag...

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How ROBERT TRUJILLO Ended Up Guesting On APOCALYPTICA's Upcoming Album 'Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2'

APOCALYPTICA lead cellist Perttu Kivilaakso spoke to the DJ Force X Podcast about the band's upcoming album, "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2". Due on June 7 via Throwdown Entertainment, the LP will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinki's world-renowned Sibelius Aca...

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JASON MCMASTER Explains How WATCHTOWER's Latest Reunion Came About

In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, WATCHTOWER singer Jason McMaster spoke about how the reunion of the legendary Texas progressive metal band came about. McMaster is joined in WATCHTOWER's current lineup by bassist Doug Keyser, guitarist Ron Jarzombek and drummer Ric Colalu...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Discusses 'The Mandrake Project' At WONDERCON In Anaheim

Legendary IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson made his first appearance at a U.S. comic convention on Saturday, March 30 at WonderCon in Anaheim, California for a panel discussion on his debut comic book series. For the last decade, Dickinson has been developing the story of "The Mandrake Project",...

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CHARLIE BENANTE: Why I Have Four Kick Drums On Stage During PANTERA Concerts

In a new interview with What We Did On The Weekend, PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante spoke about his decision to have no less than four kick drums on stage while he is performing with the Philip Anselmo-fronted outfit. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Basically, let me give you a little...

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See ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA's JOURNEY Tribute Band Perform In Sayreville, New Jersey

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna's JOURNEY tribute band called BEYOND FRONTIERS performed at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey on Saturday, March 30. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below, courtesy of the Jim Powers YouTube channel. In a recent interview with Ernest Skinner...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Plays To 15,000 Fans In Prague

JUDAS PRIEST, SAXON and URIAH HEEP drew 15,000 fans to their March 29 "Metal Masters" tour stop at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic. Fan-filmed video of PRIEST's performance can be seen below. PRIEST's 17-song setlist included three songs from the band's latest album, "Invincible Shield": the titl...

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JON BON JOVI: The Music On BON JOVI's 'Forever' Album 'Exudes Joy'

During an appearance on the "Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show" on New York City's Q104.3 radio station, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about the upbeat and happy overall tone of BON JOVI's upcoming album, "Forever". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With our last album, '2020', I released it i...

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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER Says Decision To Enlist DWEEZIL ZAPPA To Remix 'Machine Head' Was 'Probably A Marketing' Idea

In a new interview with Poland's Eska Rock, DEEP PURPLE's Roger Glover was asked about the decision to enlist Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank Zappa, remix the band's iconic album "Machine Head" for the new super deluxe edition. Dweezil performed with PURPLE at the 2016 Montreux Jazz Festival in what has...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: Mentally, 'I'm Still 12 Years Old'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill spoke about the musical direction of the band's latest album, "Invincible Shield", compared to its predecessor, 2018's "Firepower". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "This one is a lot busier. The songs are more...