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Former DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Returns With Exclusive Masterclass Series

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini is thrilled to announce a special masterclass series, marking his return to in-person educational sessions after more than a decade-long hiatus. With a passion for sharing knowledge and fostering musical growth, the Grammy-winning drummer, composer, and musi...

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JEFF PILSON Talks FOREIGNER's Farewell Tour, Says Band May Have 'Some Other Things Happening In 2025'

In a new interview with Raul Amador of Bass Musician Magazine, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's ongoing two-year farewell tour which will include a 2024 run with STYX as well as a two-part "Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour" residency at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venet...

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MIKE MUSHOK Is 'Pretty Happy' With 'Electronic Element' On Latest STAIND Album 'Confessions Of The Fallen'

In a recent interview with Germany's Riot Vision, STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok spoke to about the "electronic element" which was incorporated into the band's latest album, "Confessions Of The Fallen". Released in September via Alchemy Recordings/BMG, STAIND's first new LP album since 2011 was produc...

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JOEY TEMPEST: How IRON MAIDEN Influenced EUROPE In Band's Early Years

In a recent interview with BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Sweeney, EUROPE frontman Joey Tempest explained how British rock has been his greatest influence ever since he formed his first band, FORCE, with friend John Norum in their hometown of Upplands Väsby, Sweden in 1979. "We had Swedish bands, but w...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I've Probably Dreamt About 100 Times About What It Would Be Like To Be Back In DREAM THEATER'

In a wide-ranging discussion with Drumeo, making his first full on-camera interview since rejoining DREAM THEATER, Mike Portnoy talked about the emotions and process behind coming back into the fold, his sentiments toward DREAM THEATER's now-former drummer Mike Mangini and DREAM THEATER's plans for...

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KILLING JOKE's JAZ COLEMAN Pays Heartfelt Tribute To KEVIN 'GEORDIE' WALKER: 'I Shall Never Recover From Your Passing'

KILLING JOKE frontman Jaz Coleman has paid tribute to the band's guitarist Kevin "Geordie" Walker who died on November 26 in Prague, Czech Republic after suffering a massive stroke. He was 64 years old. Geordie was born in Chester le Street, Newcastle on December 18, 1958, and began his career in th...

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BLACK FLAG Announces 2024 Leg Of 'My War' North American Tour

BLACK FLAG has announced the 2024 leg of its "My War" tour. The trek will see the legendary punk rock band perform all of its influential 1984 album "My War" as a first set, and then a second set that draws mostly from the "Nervous Breakdown" through "Damaged" records. BLACK FLAG formed in 1976 in H...

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GREEN DAY To Play Exclusive Small Stage Concert For SiriusXM in New York City

SiriusXM announced today that four-time Grammy Award-winning global rock superstars GREEN DAY will perform a special exclusive small stage concert for SiriusXM at New York City's iconic Irving Plaza on Thursday, January 18. SiriusXM Small Stage Series with GREEN DAY presented by Carnival Cruise Line...

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New FEAR FACTORY Singer MILO SILVESTRO: 'I'm Not A Party Guy'

In an interview with TellUs Rock, FEAR FACTORY's new singer Milo Silvestro was asked about what it's like to be on tour with an internationally acclaimed metal act like FEAR FACTORY for the first time and whether it's as much of a "party" lifestyle as a lot of people believe it is. He responded (as...

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MAX CAVALERA Says He 'Hates' Writing Lyrics: It Is 'Like Torture'

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Project Backstage, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera spoke about his tendency to occasionally address societal and political issues in his music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm gonna start by saying I hate wr...

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New FEAR FACTORY Singer MILO SILVESTRO: 'It's A Compliment' When People Say I Sound Like BURTON C. BELL

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, FEAR FACTORY's new singer Milo Silvestro addressed the fact that a lot of people think he sounds very similar to the band's original frontman Burton C. Bell. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, either if they mean it in a good or in a bad way...

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Watch: DEATH ANGEL Covers THE BEATLES' 'Can't Buy Me Love' And 'Help!' At Christmas Hometown Concerts

Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL played covers of THE BEATLES classics "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Help!" during their first and second Christmas 2023 concerts on Thursday (December 21) and Friday (December 22),respectively, at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. Fan-filmed...

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Watch: MIKE PORTNOY Plays DREAM THEATER's 'Pull Me Under' For First Time In More Than 13 Years

Drumeo has uploaded a new video of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy breaking down how he plays one of the band's most iconic songs, "Pull Me Under". Check it out below. Portnoy told Drumeo: "It was only announced that I'm rejoining DREAM THEATER only a few weeks ago at the point of filming this,...

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JOE SATRIANI Talks About Challenges He Faces In Replicating EDDIE VAN HALEN's Guitar Parts On Upcoming Tour

In a new interview with Ultimate Guitar 's Justin Beckner, Joe Satriani spoke about how he plans to play Eddie Van Halen's parts on the upcoming summer 2024 tour with vocalist Sammy Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Jason Bonham that will focus largely on the music of VAN HALEN. Asked if th...

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METALLICA Among Investors In $13.7 Million Funding Round For Artist-To-Fan Platform MEDALLION

Medallion, a direct artist-to-fan platform that enables white-label fan experiences and digitally native commerce for artists, has closed $13.7 million of Series A funding. The round was co-led by Dragonfly and Lightspeed Faction, alongside technology investors such as Coinbase Ventures, Infinite Ca...