Mr. Big have announced the next two legs of their farewell tour. “The Big Finish” world tour will hit the States in the winter of 2024, followed by a spring UK/European run.
The veteran rock act recently wrapped up the first leg in Japan and Southeast Asia. The US outing will kick off January 12th in Houston and run through a February 24th gig in Oklahoma City. Ticket links can be found on Mr. Big’s official website, with select dates available via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The UK/European jaunt will launch March 17th in Koln, Germany, and wrap up April 15th in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Ticket for those shows are available here.
The band is playing its platinum-certified 1991 album Lean Into It in its entirety at each show,...
The veteran rock act recently wrapped up the first leg in Japan and Southeast Asia. The US outing will kick off January 12th in Houston and run through a February 24th gig in Oklahoma City. Ticket links can be found on Mr. Big’s official website, with select dates available via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The UK/European jaunt will launch March 17th in Koln, Germany, and wrap up April 15th in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Ticket for those shows are available here.
The band is playing its platinum-certified 1991 album Lean Into It in its entirety at each show,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The Winery Dogs, the supergroup featuring drummer Mike Portnoy, singer-guitarist Richie Kotzen, and bassist Billy Sheehan, released their latest album III back in February. Now, the trio are premiering the video for the album track “Stars” exclusively via Heavy Consequence.
The six-minute cut lies at the heart of III, anchoring the tracklist with a lengthy slab of psyched-up hard rock. Kotzen’s vocals are in peak flight, with Sheehan laying down a tight groove over Portnoy’s uptempo drumming. The longer arrangement also allows the band to indulge in its affinity for improvisation.
The performance video (watch below) keeps the spotlight purely on the musicianship, giving viewers a front-row seat to The Winery Dogs’ combined skill. The homespun approach of shooting the video in Kotzen’s driveway — behind a serene mountain backdrop — provides a charming touch.
“During our last West Coast tour leg, we had a few days off in my neighborhood,...
The six-minute cut lies at the heart of III, anchoring the tracklist with a lengthy slab of psyched-up hard rock. Kotzen’s vocals are in peak flight, with Sheehan laying down a tight groove over Portnoy’s uptempo drumming. The longer arrangement also allows the band to indulge in its affinity for improvisation.
The performance video (watch below) keeps the spotlight purely on the musicianship, giving viewers a front-row seat to The Winery Dogs’ combined skill. The homespun approach of shooting the video in Kotzen’s driveway — behind a serene mountain backdrop — provides a charming touch.
“During our last West Coast tour leg, we had a few days off in my neighborhood,...
- 6/29/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Legendary metal drummer Mike Portnoy is saying goodbye to Twitter, citing the social media platform’s new policy that allows anyone to buy a blue check verification for $8 a month.
Twitter recently started stripping verified accounts of their blue check marks for not paying the $8 monthly fee, which was instituted by the company’s new owner Elon Musk. While the money is no issue for Portnoy, the drummer feels the new verification process is compromised.
The ex-Dream Theater stickman, who is currently involved in several music projects — including The Winery Dogs, Metal Allegiance, Flying Colors, and Sons of Apollo, among others — had been one of the more active metal musicians on Twitter up until his stance, so he’s giving up a major communication tool by exiting the platform. For the metal veteran, it’s a matter of principle.
“With Twitter now stripping everybody of them and enabling anybody...
Twitter recently started stripping verified accounts of their blue check marks for not paying the $8 monthly fee, which was instituted by the company’s new owner Elon Musk. While the money is no issue for Portnoy, the drummer feels the new verification process is compromised.
The ex-Dream Theater stickman, who is currently involved in several music projects — including The Winery Dogs, Metal Allegiance, Flying Colors, and Sons of Apollo, among others — had been one of the more active metal musicians on Twitter up until his stance, so he’s giving up a major communication tool by exiting the platform. For the metal veteran, it’s a matter of principle.
“With Twitter now stripping everybody of them and enabling anybody...
- 4/24/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Mr. Big have announced a farewell tour, taking place in 2023 and 2024. As of now the veteran rock band has unveiled dates for a run of Asia this summer, with US, European, and South American shows slated to be revealed for 2024.
The tour, dubbed “The Big Finish,” will find Mr. Big playing its 1991 album Lean Into It in its entirety. The LP yielded the band’s smash ballad “To Be With You,” which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In a press release, Mr. Big said that it’s the right to time to end their touring career following the passing of drummer Pat Torpey, who died in 2018 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. The band also revealed that Nick D’Virgilio will fill Torpey’s slot behind the drum kit.
“We wanted to do a proper farewell, and this seems like the right way to do it,” stated bassist Billy Sheehan.
The tour, dubbed “The Big Finish,” will find Mr. Big playing its 1991 album Lean Into It in its entirety. The LP yielded the band’s smash ballad “To Be With You,” which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In a press release, Mr. Big said that it’s the right to time to end their touring career following the passing of drummer Pat Torpey, who died in 2018 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. The band also revealed that Nick D’Virgilio will fill Torpey’s slot behind the drum kit.
“We wanted to do a proper farewell, and this seems like the right way to do it,” stated bassist Billy Sheehan.
- 3/6/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Brett Tuggle, a journeyman keyboardist who logged two decades in Fleetwood Mac during their reunion era and also served as a founding member of the David Lee Roth Band in the Eighties, died June 19 from complications related to cancer. He was 70.
Tuggle’s son Matt confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. “He was loved by his family so much,” Matt says. “His family was with him throughout the entire time of his illness. He was a lovely father. He gave me music in my life.”
Over the course of his long career,...
Tuggle’s son Matt confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. “He was loved by his family so much,” Matt says. “His family was with him throughout the entire time of his illness. He was a lovely father. He gave me music in my life.”
Over the course of his long career,...
- 6/20/2022
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Pat Torpey, the longtime drummer for rock supergroup Mr. Big, died on Wednesday. He was 64.
Mr. Big released a statement on its Twitter account on Thursday, confirming the news of Torpey’s death due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.
“With breaking hearts we tell you that our brother, friend, drummer and founding member, Pat, passed away Wednesday, February 7 from complications of Parkinson’s disease,” the statement read. “Family, band and management request privacy at this very difficult time. Services are pending.”
With breaking hearts we tell you that our brother, friend, drummer and founding member, Pat, passed away Wednesday,...
Mr. Big released a statement on its Twitter account on Thursday, confirming the news of Torpey’s death due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.
“With breaking hearts we tell you that our brother, friend, drummer and founding member, Pat, passed away Wednesday, February 7 from complications of Parkinson’s disease,” the statement read. “Family, band and management request privacy at this very difficult time. Services are pending.”
With breaking hearts we tell you that our brother, friend, drummer and founding member, Pat, passed away Wednesday,...
- 2/9/2018
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
January 24, 2018 is the date set for the 2nd Annual Hall of Heavy Metal History Awards Ceremony. It will be held at the Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove, California. The Induction Ceremony will take place from 8pm to 11pm with a special concert by the Carmine & Vinny Appice Band mid-ceremony from 9:30 to 10pm. Carmine’s Induction will be conducted by Vinny; and to add to that memorable moment, the list of 2018 Inductees is quite spectacular. Bill Ward, Anvil, Elliott Rubinson, Riot, Exodus, Sammy Ash, Jordan Rudess, Billy Sheehan, Nick Menza, Lzzy Hale, Munsey Ricci and Metal Mike Chlasciak
The Hall of Heavy Metal History Celebrates Its 2018 Inductees, and Drums and Disabilities Will Shine Too...
The Hall of Heavy Metal History Celebrates Its 2018 Inductees, and Drums and Disabilities Will Shine Too...
- 1/24/2018
- by Judy Greenlees
- TVovermind.com
Chicago – Prior to embarking on her highly successful solo career and becoming the queen of 1980s metal, Lita Ford was the lead guitarist of the aggressive, female rock band The Runaways in the 1970s. From playing heavy riffs on “Cherry Bomb” to a duet with the infamous Ozzy Osbourne on the song “Close My Eyes Forever,” Ford has seen and done it all in her 40 years in rock and roll.
She took a break from her current book tour for “Living Like a Runaway” to answer a few questions from HollywoodChicago.com’s Jeff Doles.
Lita Ford
Image credit: Dustin Jack for Lita Ford
HollywoodChicago.com: In your captivating new memoir “Living Like a Runaway,” you are very introspective and show a willingness to discuss your incredible career and how you have evolved as an artist. Additionally, you discuss some of the ups and downs of your professional and personal life.
She took a break from her current book tour for “Living Like a Runaway” to answer a few questions from HollywoodChicago.com’s Jeff Doles.
Lita Ford
Image credit: Dustin Jack for Lita Ford
HollywoodChicago.com: In your captivating new memoir “Living Like a Runaway,” you are very introspective and show a willingness to discuss your incredible career and how you have evolved as an artist. Additionally, you discuss some of the ups and downs of your professional and personal life.
- 3/10/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
2009 saw the reformation of Mr Big and the hard rock world went crazy. A few shows around the world led up to the release of ‘Back to Budokan’ CD and DVD and many thought that was it…
Not so. As Eric Martin said to a buzzing crowd at Newcastle’s O2 Academy, “Mr Big is back baby!” And goodness me: back they most certainly are!
The band was formed in 1988 by former David Lee Roth bass player Billy Sheehan, who then subsequently recruited guitarist Paul Gilbert, singer Eric Martin and drummer Pat Torpay before unleashing their technical genius on an unsuspecting world. They forged their trademark sound through heavy hard-rocking riffs, soulfull power ballads and colourful vocal harmonies, all held together with unbelievable technical ability. Nobody in the universe plays bass like Billy Sheehan and as for Gilbert… well, is there anyone better? It’s certainly not as easy a...
Not so. As Eric Martin said to a buzzing crowd at Newcastle’s O2 Academy, “Mr Big is back baby!” And goodness me: back they most certainly are!
The band was formed in 1988 by former David Lee Roth bass player Billy Sheehan, who then subsequently recruited guitarist Paul Gilbert, singer Eric Martin and drummer Pat Torpay before unleashing their technical genius on an unsuspecting world. They forged their trademark sound through heavy hard-rocking riffs, soulfull power ballads and colourful vocal harmonies, all held together with unbelievable technical ability. Nobody in the universe plays bass like Billy Sheehan and as for Gilbert… well, is there anyone better? It’s certainly not as easy a...
- 9/15/2011
- by Ken Harrison
- Obsessed with Film
Everyone's favorite metal TV show, That Metal Show, recently announced that it would return for a seventh season on VH1 Classic.
Once more, the show will be hosted by the insanely metal-knowledgeable Eddie Trunk, as well as stand-up comedians Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson.
As with last season, each show will be an hour in length, and will feature a smorgasbord of renowned veteran metal guests, including Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Ace Frehley (ex-Kiss), David Coverdale (Whitesnake), and Duff McKagan (ex-Guns N' Roses), among others.
The season's first episode will premiere on Saturday, March 19, at 11 pm (Est/Pst).
According to the Wikipedia site, here is what to expect this season on That Metal Show:
Episode 1: March 19, 2011 - Kirk Hammett and Uli Jon Roth Episode 2: March 26, 2011 - Ace Frehley and Billy Sheehan Episode 3: April 2, 2011 - David Coverdale and Lita Ford Episode 4: April 9, 2011 - Chris Jericho...
Once more, the show will be hosted by the insanely metal-knowledgeable Eddie Trunk, as well as stand-up comedians Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson.
As with last season, each show will be an hour in length, and will feature a smorgasbord of renowned veteran metal guests, including Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Ace Frehley (ex-Kiss), David Coverdale (Whitesnake), and Duff McKagan (ex-Guns N' Roses), among others.
The season's first episode will premiere on Saturday, March 19, at 11 pm (Est/Pst).
According to the Wikipedia site, here is what to expect this season on That Metal Show:
Episode 1: March 19, 2011 - Kirk Hammett and Uli Jon Roth Episode 2: March 26, 2011 - Ace Frehley and Billy Sheehan Episode 3: April 2, 2011 - David Coverdale and Lita Ford Episode 4: April 9, 2011 - Chris Jericho...
- 3/8/2011
- UGO TV
Lemmy, Anvil, Zz Top and Alice Cooper are set to rock in the festive cheer this Christmas with a new double album of heavy metal holiday tunes. Eagle Rock Entertainment bosses have collected the most bizarre versions of festive favorites like "Frosty the Snowman" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" for upcoming release "We Wish You a Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year: Special Edition".
The compilation features Girlschool's version of "Auld Lang Syne", "Run Rudolph Run" by Lemmy, Zz Top's Billy Gibbons and Dave Grohl, "Santa Claws (sic) Is Coming to Town" by Cooper, John 5, Billy Sheehan and Vinny Appice and a rocking rendition of "Silent Night" by Chuck Billy and Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian.
There's also a poignant version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" featuring the late Ronnie James Dio and his former Heaven and Hell and Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi.
The compilation features Girlschool's version of "Auld Lang Syne", "Run Rudolph Run" by Lemmy, Zz Top's Billy Gibbons and Dave Grohl, "Santa Claws (sic) Is Coming to Town" by Cooper, John 5, Billy Sheehan and Vinny Appice and a rocking rendition of "Silent Night" by Chuck Billy and Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian.
There's also a poignant version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" featuring the late Ronnie James Dio and his former Heaven and Hell and Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi.
- 9/10/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
I almost feel bad that we haven't given enough props to Austrian Death Machine around here. Fangoria readers should take notice, as the band is fronted by "Ahhnold", as in a comedic nod to the Governor of California, the hunter of Predators, The Running Man, the guy who had a Total Recall... you get it.
Well, today As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis and California frontman Ahhnold are back for round two with the release of Austrian Death Machine’s Double Brutal, the follow up to 2008’s highly successful (and, well, brutal) release, Total Brutal. With an appetite for all things barbarous, Austrian Death Machine ups the ante with Double Brutal. This two-disc goliath features one disc of all new heavy tracks in the tradition of all of Ahhnold’s greatest cinematic moments and a second disc of cover songs including songs originally performed by Metallica, Megadeth, Misfits, Judas Priest and more,...
Well, today As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis and California frontman Ahhnold are back for round two with the release of Austrian Death Machine’s Double Brutal, the follow up to 2008’s highly successful (and, well, brutal) release, Total Brutal. With an appetite for all things barbarous, Austrian Death Machine ups the ante with Double Brutal. This two-disc goliath features one disc of all new heavy tracks in the tradition of all of Ahhnold’s greatest cinematic moments and a second disc of cover songs including songs originally performed by Metallica, Megadeth, Misfits, Judas Priest and more,...
- 9/1/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
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