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DEE SNIDER Says He Was Inspired By 'IRON MAIDEN Gallop' While Writing TWISTED SISTER Classic 'I Wanna Rock'

In a recent interview with VRP Rocks, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider spoke about the creation of the band's classic song "I Wanna Rock", which originally appeared on the 1984 album "Stay Hungry". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I got in my mind that — this is 1983 I'm writ...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist JORDAN RUDESS Signs To INSIDEOUT MUSIC For New Solo Album

InsideOut Music has announce the signing of legendary DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess for a brand-new solo album to be released later in 2024. This announcement coincides with an exciting new collaboration between Jordan and Moises, an immersive AI-powered creation tool for musicians. Jordan...

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EDDIE OJEDA On TWISTED SISTER's Involvement In PMRC Hearings: 'I Think We Went A Bit Far With It'

In 1985, the Parents' Music Resource Center (PMRC),led by Tipper Gore, was trying to introduce a parental warning system that would label all albums containing "offensive material." The system was to include letters identifying the type of objectionable content to be found in each album (e.g. O for...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI: 'It's Really Exciting To Have MIKE PORTNOY Back In The Band'

In a new interview with GuitarWorld.com editor-in-chief Michael Astley-Brown, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced work on any new music with their returning original drummer Mike Portnoy. Petrucci responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Wel...

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'American Idol' Finalist JAMES DURBIN Shares 'Hallows' Song From Upcoming 'Screaming Steel' Album

Powerhouse vocalist James Durbin has shared a new track, "Hallows", from his upcoming heavy metal opus "Screaming Steel", due out February 16 via Frontiers Music Srl under the DURBIN banner. The track is accompanied by a new music video. On the new track "Hallows", James had this to say: "'Hallows'...

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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Says He Had No Advance Notice On MIKE PORTNOY's Return: It Was 'Immediate'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents…, former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini was asked if he had any "advance notice" that the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy would return to the group last fall or if it was "really immediate". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Imme...

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Watch: DEE SNIDER Performs AC/DC, TWISTED SISTER Classics At 2024 ROKISLAND FEST

TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider joined members of Bret Michaels's solo band on stage this past Friday (January 19) at the RokIsland Fest 2024 in Key West, Florida to perform a few songs, including a cover of the AC/DC classic "Highway To Hell". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. In a...

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MAX CAVALERA Hasn't Heard Any Of The Albums SEPULTURA Recorded After His Exit From Band: 'I Have No Interest'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera was asked if he has heard any of the SEPULTURA albums that were recorded following his departure from the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I haven't. It's like… People say if you break up with yo...

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JASON BIELER And PHIL VARONE To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of SAIGON KICK's 'Water' Album On 2024 Tour

Jason Bieler and Phil Varone have announced "a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the 'Water' album and other assorted SAIGON KICK music." They will be joined by Stephen Gibb — son of Barry Gibb of the BEE GEES — who has previously played with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and CROWBAR. The tour will see e...

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STEVE LUKATHER, RICHIE KOTZEN, STEPHEN PERKINS, TRACII GUNS And ALEX SKOLNICK To Perform At LESLIE WEST Tribute Concert

Give Back Through Music (GBTM) is producing its first annual "American Classics" concert, celebrating legendary American music icons who have left us. Scheduled for January 23 at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, California, the show pays tribute to Leslie West, co-founder, guitarist and co-lead vocalist...

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Watch MIKE PORTNOY, FRANK BELLO And JASON BITTNER Perform At 2024 Tribute Concert To Late RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART

Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, OVERKILL), Jon Dinklage ("Clockwork Angels" string ensemble), Joe Bergamini (drum instructor, author), John Wesley (PORCUPINE TREE) and Seven Antonopoulos (OPIATE FOR THE MASSE...

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MIKE PORTNOY On His Return To DREAM THEATER: 'It's Poetic Justice That We Should Ride Off Into The Sunset Together'

In a new interview with The Prog Report, Mike Portnoy was asked about the status of some of his other projects, including THE WINERY DOGS and SONS OF APOLLO, and how they will be affected by his recent return to DREAM THEATER. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I did first 25 years...

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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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Hear Remastered Audio Of AC/DC's First Concert In Seven Years

Marco Meierhöfer's Marco's HIGH VOLTAGE Music Channel has uploaded "remastered" audio of AC/DC's first show in seven years, which took place on October 7 at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California. Check it out below. Marco says: "I have already uploaded my audio before right after the concert....

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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...