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Dream Theater’s John Petrucci Recruits Mike Portnoy For Upcoming Solo Tour

Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci has recruited bassist Dave LaRue and drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater) for his upcoming solo tour. That trek will take place this fall and it will also feature special guests Meanstreak. So far, three dates have been announced: 10/07 Boston, MA – Berklee Performance Center 10/13 New York, NY –…

July 13, 2022

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Mike Portnoy (Ex-Dream Theater, Etc.) Tests Positive For COVID-19

Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater, etc.) has tested positive for COVID-19. The drummer recently shared a photo of the positive test on Instagram. Portnoy said the following: “Yep…ugh! 😞 PS – this is my 1st time getting it…turns out when I was sick in Feb after the NMB tour, it was just a very bad sinus…

April 3, 2022

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Mike Portnoy Attends Dream Theater’s New York City Show

Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy attended the band’s March 4 concert at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. Notably, singer James LaBrie even gave him a shoutout during the show. Portnoy commented: “After 36 years, I finally got to see my 1st Dream Theater show last night! 🤣 It was a wonderful evening…

March 6, 2022

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Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot, Etc. Members Cover Mountain’s “Theme From An Imaginary Western”

Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister), Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater), and Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot) have shared their cover of Mountain’s “Theme From An Imaginary Western.” This track is from the new Leslie West tribute album, “Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West,” which will be released on March 25. Snider commented: “Leslie was…

January 20, 2022

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Slash, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Etc. To Guest On New Leslie West Tribute Album

Mascot Label Group will be releasing a new Leslie West tribute album, titled “Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West,” on March 25. The guest-filled record will feature members of Guns N’ Roses, Black Label Society, Twisted Sister, The Doors, and more. “Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West” Track Listing: 01. “Blood Of The Sun” (feat.…

November 11, 2021

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Metal Musicians Pay Tribute To Late Journalist Malcolm Dome

Heavy metal journalist Malcolm Dome has sadly passed away at the age of 66. A number of musicians have since taken to social media to honor the writer and some of their tributes can be found below: Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath): Words cannot express how sorry I feel to hear about the passing of Malcolm…

November 1, 2021

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Rock/Metal Musicians Pay Tribute To The Late Joey Jordison (Ex-Slipknot)

As previously reported, Joey Jordison (ex-Slipknot) has sadly passed away at the age of 46. A number of musicians have since taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary drummer. You can see some of their posts below: Slipknot: pic.twitter.com/jE6TrAUdbW — Slipknot (@slipknot) July 27, 2021 Metallica: View this post on Instagram A…

July 27, 2021

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Metal Allegiance Announce Patchogue, NY Show

Metal Allegiance will be performing at Stereo Garden in Patchogue, NY on September 25. The event will feature core members Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater, etc.), Mark Menghi, and Alex Skolnick (Testament) as well as Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head), Mark Osegueda (Death Angel), and John Bush (Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax). Several of the participating artists commented:…

July 16, 2021

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Rock/Metal Musicians React To Pro-Trump Rioters Storming The Capitol

As you are probably well aware of by now, pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol in Washington, D.C. earlier today (January 6) as lawmakers were counting the Electoral College votes to officially certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win. A number of rock/metal musicians have since taken to social media to comment on the insurrection, which was spurred…

January 6, 2021

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Rock/Metal Musicians Pay Tribute To The Late Eddie Van Halen

As previously reported, Van Halen’s Eddie Van Halen has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. A number of rock/metal musicians have since taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary guitarist and some of the various posts can be found below: David Lee Roth (Van Halen): View this post on Instagram…

October 6, 2020

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