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In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about what it was like to perform live again with the band after 14 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I said it to the guys right after the [first] show [of the tour in London...

The U.S. premiere of Birmingham Royal Ballet's "Black Sabbath- The Ballet" will take place in May 2025 at the Virginia Arts Festival. The ballet will make its U.S. debut in Norfolk before traveling to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. "I am thrilled to be bringing 'Black Sabbath - the Ballet' t...

Guitarist Ken Susi has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the group. Earlier today (Thursday, October 24), Susi released the following statement via social media: "My time playing with AS I LAY DYING has...

"Wired For Chaos", a gut-wrenching documentary based on the life of one of punk rock's most notorious figures, Harley Flanagan, is set for premiere on November 14, 2024 at the DOC NYC documentary festival in New York City. This film is not about punk rock — it's about an extraordinary life and survi...

Vocalist Lou Koller of New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL is preparing to go into surgery after recently being diagnosed with an esophageal tumor. Earlier today (Wednesday, October 23), Koller shared a video update via social media in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hey, e...

In a new interview with Josh Klinger of Chicago's Rock 95.5 radio station, BREAKING BENJAMIN founder/frontman Benjamin Burnley was asked when fans can expect to hear the band's next studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we're working on it… It's the same thing as be...

In a new interview with Become A Guitarist Today, WARRANT guitarist Joey Allen spoke about whether there has been any talk of a follow-up to 2017's "Louder Harder Faster" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Here's the deal with WARRANT on records, is that the first three records, [...

Something weird is coming. Can you feel it? Devin Townsend has released so much wild and varied music over the last three decades that it would be easy to miss the gradual build-up to whatever his next musical project is going to be. Since releasing the bewildering colossus of "Empath" in 2019, the...

Reading, Pennsylvania-based progressive death metallers RIVERS OF NIHIL will embark on a full European tour in February. Support on the trek will come from prog legends CYNIC as well as BEYOND CREATION and DÅÅTH. Comments RIVERS OF NIHIL: "We can't wait to return to Europe on 'The Aggressive Progres...