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DREAM THEATER: Second 'The Spirit Carries On' Episode Posted Online

The second in a three-part series of webisodes in which progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER share with their fans some of the intense process, along with the musical joy, that went into choosing a new drummer can be viewed below. A little more than a month after original drummer Mike Portnoy's su...

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DREAM THEATER Unveils Identities Of Seven Drummers That Auditioned To Replace MIKE PORTNOY

The first in a series of webisodes in which progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER share with their fans some of the intense process, along with the musical joy, that went into choosing a new drummer can be viewed at this location. (Note: The video stream may not be available to some non-U.S. reside...

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THE FACELESS Re-Signs With SUMERIAN RECORDS

Los Angeles- based progressive death metal titans THE FACELESS have re-signed with Sumerian Records. The band will enter guitarist's Michael Keene's studio in March to begin recording its third album for a summer release. Commented Sumerian Records founder Ash Avildsen: "Of every signing in the hist...

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MARCO MINNEMANN Is Not DREAM THEATER's New Drummer

Despite rumors to the contrary, BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that 40-year-old international drumming sensation Marco Minnemann (KREATOR, NECROPHAGIST) **has NOT** joined DREAM THEATER as the replacement for the recently departed Mike Portnoy. DREAM THEATER has yet to officially announce its new drum...

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BLOTTED SCIENCE To Record New EP

Instrumental extreme metal triumvirate BLOTTED SCIENCE, featuring guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, MARTY FRIEDMAN),bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE, HATE ETERNAL) and drummer Hannes Grossmann (NECROPHAGIST, OBSCURA),is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording a new EP...

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Drummer MARCO MINNEMANN To Play On PSYAXIS Debut

Up-and-coming progressive metal band PSYAXIS from Tampa will enter Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 7 to begin recording its debut album. Sitting behind the drum kit during the sessions will be acclaimed drummer Marco Minnemann (KREATOR, NECROPHAGIST, EPHEL DUATH, JOE SA...

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Drummer MARCO MINNEMANN To Guest On New POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER Album

Acclaimed drummer Marco Minnemann (KREATOR, NECROPHAGIST, EPHEL DUATH, JOE SATRIANI) has laid down the drum tracks for the third album from the Italian alternative/progressive metal band POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. Entitled "A Sense Of Decay", the CD is tentatively scheduled ror release in May 2...

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Drummer MARCO MINNEMANN Rumored To Have Joined DREAM THEATER

40-year-old international drumming sensation Marco Minnemann (KREATOR, NECROPHAGIST) is strongly rumored to have joined DREAM THEATER as the replacement for the recently departed Mike Portnoy. In a posting on his official web site, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci stated about the group's drumm...

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SPAWN OF POSSESSION Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Swedish technical death metallers SPAWN OF POSSESSION have issued the following update: "We regret to inform you that we have released Richard Schill of his drumming duties in SPAWN OF POSSESSION. Reason being is that Richard depends very much on actual band practice and with SPAWN OF POSSESSION mem...

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NECROPHAGIST Guitarist Launches RADIANCE

RADIANCE, the solo project of Sami Raatikainen (NECROPHAGIST, ex-CODEON),has released its debut album, "The Burning Sun". The conceptual effort consists of a single 49-minute song and features guest vocalists Mats Levén (KRUX, ex-THERION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Noora Häkkinen (NORADRENALINE). The al...

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RON JARZOMBEK Talks S.A. SLAYER, Jazz And BLOTTED SCIENCE

Prog-Sphere.com has posted an extensive interview with acclaimed guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, BLOTTED SCIENCE, SPASTIC INK). During the chat, Jarzombek talked about everything from his early days with S.A. SLAYER, also featuring current MACHINE HEAD drummer Dave McClain, to his feelings on j...

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RON JARZOMBEK Issues Update On WATCHTOWER, BLOTTED SCIENCE And Upcoming DVDs

Acclaimed San Antonio, Texas-based guitarist/composer Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, BLOTTED SCIENCE, SPASTIC INK) has issued the following update: "Basically, what's going on is I have quite a few things in the works right now, but haven't completed much of anything since the BLOTTED SCIENCE 'The Machi...

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SPAWN OF POSSESSION Rejoined By Singer DENNIS RÖNDUM

Swedish technical death metallers SPAWN OF POSSESSION have parted ways with vocalist Matthew Chalk (PSYCROPTIC) and have been rejoined by Dennis Röndum. Commented the band: "Yes, Dennis is back in the band, where he belongs. "We would like to thank Chalky for the time he was a part of the band, He h...

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Mexico's MEZCAL METAL FEST 2 Canceled

The previously announced Mezcal Metal Fest 2, which was scheduled to take place September 26 at World Trade Center in Mexico City, Mexico, has been canceled. The following acts were supposed to take part in the event: DEATH ANGEL DESTRUCTION EVILE GOD FORBID NECROPHAGIST OBSCURA OBITUARY ONE MAN ARM...

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GOD FORBID Confirmed For MEZCAL METAL FEST 2

New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID have been confirmed for the Mezcal Metal Fest 2, set to take place September 26 at World Trade Center in Mexico City, Mexico. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: DEATH ANGEL DESTRUCTION EVILE GOD FORBID NECROPHAGIST OBSCURA OBITUARY ONE MAN ARMY AND THE...