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DREAM THEATER's 'Turn Of Events' Tops Japanese Chart
Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have issued the following update: "We've always said we have the best fans in the world; they never fail us! This includes our dear friends in Japan who've been through so much this year. "Today we heard from our label that our new album, 'A Dramatic Turn Of Ev...September 8, 2011
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DEVILDRIVER Frontman Would 'Definitely' Play Some Shows With COAL CHAMBER
Kristen Dunleavy of myYearbook recently conducted an interview with DEVILDRIVER/ex-COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. myYearbook: Would you ever consider taking time off of touring? Dez: We do, but we put out a record about every two years. If you're g...September 8, 2011
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ERIC CARR's 'Unfinished Business' Due In November
Legendary KISS drummer Eric Carr was an integral part of the band for over 11 years. His powerful drumming rocked the music world through the metal Eighties. Carr is still an influence on drummers and rock fans alike. Due on November 8 through a label imprint set up by Eric's sister Loretta Caravell...September 8, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY Recounts Bizarre 9/11 Coincidence
As we approach the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) shared with AOL's Noisecreep his recollections of the day. He said, "I remember waking up Tuesday, September 11, 2001 to my wi...September 7, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist: I Feel Like I've Been Playing With MIKE MANGINI for 20 Years
Peter Hodgson of I Heart Guitar Blog recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. I Heart Guitar Blog: ["A Dramatic Turn Of Events" is] a very colorful album. As a producer, how did you approa...September 7, 2011
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ADRENALINE MOB: Santa Ana Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of ADRENALINE MOB's September 2, 2011 performance at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, California can be seen below. ADRENALINE MOB is the new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlan...September 6, 2011
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MASTODON: Another New Song Available For Streaming
"Spectrelight", a brand new song from Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track, which features guest vocals from Scott Kelly of NEUROSIS, comes off the band's new album, "The Hunter", which will be released in several configurations that feature an...September 6, 2011
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SLASH To Attend Opening Of Largest Guitar Emporium In The U.K.
Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) is heading to the U.K. this September to personally open the finest guitar haven in the south, GuitarGuitar. He will be at GuitarGuitar's Epsom store from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15 for an autograph signing, and most im...September 6, 2011
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Jasta
Apparently, Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED, KINGDOM OF SORROW didn't have enough outlets available to get across his music and message. So why not a solo album? Well, you'll be damned! That's the same question he surely asked. Composed during the 2008-2010 period, Jasta has indicated that his namesake proje...September 6, 2011
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The Deluge
"This reissue of 'The Deluge' is dedicated to all the fans that have kept MANILLA ROAD alive for more than three decades," is the statement made by vocalist/guitarist/composer Mark "The Shark" Shelton in the liners notes of this Shadow Kingdom reintroduction of what many consider the Wichita, Kansas...September 6, 2011
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FAITH NO MORE Bassist Shoots Down 'The Real Thing' Rumors
FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Gould has shot down reports that the reactivated influential alt-metal act will perform all of its classic 1989 album "The Real Thing" at the Maquinaria Festival in Santiago, Chile on November 12. The band's third LP, "The Real Thing" was FAITH NO MORE's first release to...September 5, 2011
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MIKE PORTNOY On Possible DREAM THEATER Reunion: 'I Never Say Never'
JAM Magazine's Andy Laudano recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) about ADRENALINE MOB, Mike's new band with SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen, guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP),bassist Paul DiLeo and STUCK MOJO/FOZZY axeman Rich Ward....September 5, 2011
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: MIKE PORTNOY 'Was A Very Controlling Person In His Role In The Band'
Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER when the band played at the O2 Academy in Leeds, England on July 22. You can now listen to the entire 24-minute chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts...September 5, 2011
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MASTODON's 'Curl' Gets Mainstream Radio Exposure In Norway
Norwegian national radio broadcaster NRK's (Norsk Rikskringkasting) youth channel, P3, has added the new MASTODON track "Curl Of The Burl" to its regular rotation, alongside the latest hits from such decidedly more pop-oriented artists as BEYONCE, DAVID GUETTA and MAROON 5. The song has made the sta...September 5, 2011
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'God Bless Ozzy Osbourne' To Receive DVD, Blu-Ray Release In November
Eagle Rock Entertainment has set a November 15 release date for the DVD and Blu-ray editions of "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne", the feature-length documentary about the life of the legendary heavy metal singer that Ozzy Osbourne's son, Jack Osbourne, co-produced. During the documentary, Ozzy recounts his...September 5, 2011
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