Dream Theater have announced a 2024-2025 40th anniversary tour, kicking off with a UK/European leg this fall.
The outing — presented as “An Evening with Dream Theater” — will mark the first time in 14 years since the prog-metal legends have toured with original drummer Mike Portnoy, who returned to the band back in October.
Dates for the fall leg kick off October 20th in London and run through November 24th in Amsterdam, hitting cities in numerous European countries along the way. Tickets are available here.
Commented Dream Theater in a press statement: “This tour is going to be incredibly special for all of us! Each show will surely be filled with anticipation and a variety of emotions. We can’t wait to step on stage together once again and begin this historic celebration of 40 years with everyone this Fall. This is just the beginning, and we will have plenty of more...
The outing — presented as “An Evening with Dream Theater” — will mark the first time in 14 years since the prog-metal legends have toured with original drummer Mike Portnoy, who returned to the band back in October.
Dates for the fall leg kick off October 20th in London and run through November 24th in Amsterdam, hitting cities in numerous European countries along the way. Tickets are available here.
Commented Dream Theater in a press statement: “This tour is going to be incredibly special for all of us! Each show will surely be filled with anticipation and a variety of emotions. We can’t wait to step on stage together once again and begin this historic celebration of 40 years with everyone this Fall. This is just the beginning, and we will have plenty of more...
- 4/8/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess has unveiled a new solo single, “Embers,” that was made in collaboration with the Moises AI platform.
Rudess composed “Embers” specifically for the Moises Jam Sessions contest, illustrating how the AI platform can help improve musical workflow.
“The inspiration for creating this track coincided with a project I was asked to do for the app, Moises, a technology that can turn standard audio files into separate tracks while also showing chords, lyrics and more,” stated Rudess in a press release.
The song will also be included on Rudess’ forthcoming solo album — due out later in 2024 — and the piece very much stands on its own outside of any tie-ins to the AI app.
Dream Theater fans will recognize Rudess’ innate ability to layer myriad musical textures, guiding the mellow four-minute song with sweeping major chords and uplifting melodies. Accompanying Rudess on the track is drummer Darby Todd,...
Rudess composed “Embers” specifically for the Moises Jam Sessions contest, illustrating how the AI platform can help improve musical workflow.
“The inspiration for creating this track coincided with a project I was asked to do for the app, Moises, a technology that can turn standard audio files into separate tracks while also showing chords, lyrics and more,” stated Rudess in a press release.
The song will also be included on Rudess’ forthcoming solo album — due out later in 2024 — and the piece very much stands on its own outside of any tie-ins to the AI app.
Dream Theater fans will recognize Rudess’ innate ability to layer myriad musical textures, guiding the mellow four-minute song with sweeping major chords and uplifting melodies. Accompanying Rudess on the track is drummer Darby Todd,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Drumeo’s “For the First Time” video series puts professional drummers on the spot, forcing them to improvise over notable songs they’ve never heard before. The latest “First Time” clip from the instructional platform sees longtime Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto in front of the cameras.
As we saw in a previous clips featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith challenged to play a Thirty Seconds to Mars song and Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy getting pitted against a Nickelback tune, the Drumeo engineers revel in finding a song that’s both new and challenging to the drummer. In the case of the 73-year-old DeVitto, he was presented with Deftones‘ “My Own Summer (Shove It).”
Initially, DeVitto begins taking notes as he hears a drumless version of the iconic Around the Fur opener. But when the chorus hits and Chino Moreno’s screams come in, DeVitto drops his pen...
As we saw in a previous clips featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith challenged to play a Thirty Seconds to Mars song and Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy getting pitted against a Nickelback tune, the Drumeo engineers revel in finding a song that’s both new and challenging to the drummer. In the case of the 73-year-old DeVitto, he was presented with Deftones‘ “My Own Summer (Shove It).”
Initially, DeVitto begins taking notes as he hears a drumless version of the iconic Around the Fur opener. But when the chorus hits and Chino Moreno’s screams come in, DeVitto drops his pen...
- 2/22/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Periphery have unveiled dates for a spring North American outing dubbed “The Wildfire Tour ’24.” The progressive metal band will hit cities they have not played since the March 2023 release of their most recent album, Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre.
The brief jaunt kicks off May 8th in Asheville, North Carolina, and hits such cities as Atlanta, Nashville, Toronto, and Montreal before wrapping up May 18th in New York City. Eidola and Periphery guitarist Jake Bowen (performing his solo material) will support the tour.
A Ticketmaster pre-sale starts Thursday (February 15th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Energy, while general sales start Friday (February 16th) at the same link. Fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
A few years ago, Periphery drummer Matt Halpern took part in Heavy...
The brief jaunt kicks off May 8th in Asheville, North Carolina, and hits such cities as Atlanta, Nashville, Toronto, and Montreal before wrapping up May 18th in New York City. Eidola and Periphery guitarist Jake Bowen (performing his solo material) will support the tour.
A Ticketmaster pre-sale starts Thursday (February 15th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Energy, while general sales start Friday (February 16th) at the same link. Fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
A few years ago, Periphery drummer Matt Halpern took part in Heavy...
- 2/14/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Dream Theater have revealed that they’ve started recording their 16th studio album and first with drummer Mike Portnoy in 15 years.
The band took to Instagram to share the news with fans, posting an in-studio pic and a brief caption: “DT16 is officially underway!”
The prolific prog metallers have wasted no time getting to work now that Portnoy is back in the fold. The drummer returned to the band in October after nearly 15 years away from Dream Theater, having initially exited the group to explore other musical paths following 2009’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings.
As for the direction of the new album, guitarist John Petrucci said the band hadn’t written a note of music as of an interview last month at Namm 2024, but that he was excited to be “reuniting with that sort of classic magic that started the band.”
“It’s exciting,” Petrucci added. “And I think that...
The band took to Instagram to share the news with fans, posting an in-studio pic and a brief caption: “DT16 is officially underway!”
The prolific prog metallers have wasted no time getting to work now that Portnoy is back in the fold. The drummer returned to the band in October after nearly 15 years away from Dream Theater, having initially exited the group to explore other musical paths following 2009’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings.
As for the direction of the new album, guitarist John Petrucci said the band hadn’t written a note of music as of an interview last month at Namm 2024, but that he was excited to be “reuniting with that sort of classic magic that started the band.”
“It’s exciting,” Petrucci added. “And I think that...
- 2/12/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Talk about stickin’ it to the man! Elon Musk was just stripped of a $56 billion pay package thanks to a lawsuit filed by a heavy metal drummer named Richard Tornetta.
Earlier this week, Delaware judge Kathleen St. J. McCormick voided Musk’s Tesla pay package, calling it “an unfathomable sum” that was unfair to shareholders, according to Reuters. As it turns out, the legal action was brought against Musk in 2018 by Tornetta, who owned nine shares of Tesla at the time.
As Newsweek notes, Tornetta played drums in the Philadelphia thrash metal band Dawn of Correction, who released the EP Swingin’ the Chain and the full-length album Dead Hand Control before breaking up in 2008.
In a 2006 interview with Metal Underground, Tornetta was asked about his biggest influences, responding, “Mike Portnoy is the biggest. Another biggie is Dave Weckl and definitely Vinnie Paul.”
Tornetta now seems to focus on industrial design,...
Earlier this week, Delaware judge Kathleen St. J. McCormick voided Musk’s Tesla pay package, calling it “an unfathomable sum” that was unfair to shareholders, according to Reuters. As it turns out, the legal action was brought against Musk in 2018 by Tornetta, who owned nine shares of Tesla at the time.
As Newsweek notes, Tornetta played drums in the Philadelphia thrash metal band Dawn of Correction, who released the EP Swingin’ the Chain and the full-length album Dead Hand Control before breaking up in 2008.
In a 2006 interview with Metal Underground, Tornetta was asked about his biggest influences, responding, “Mike Portnoy is the biggest. Another biggie is Dave Weckl and definitely Vinnie Paul.”
Tornetta now seems to focus on industrial design,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey got engaged on Saturday (January 27th) while attending U2’s show at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The two shared the happy news via their respective Instagram accounts.
Benante, who also plays drums in the revamped Pantera lineup, posted pictures of the special moment, including a silhouetted image of the metal couple in the audience as Bono and company performed behind them. Another photo shows Harvey with a ring on her left hand.
“We went to see @u2 and this happened...
Benante, who also plays drums in the revamped Pantera lineup, posted pictures of the special moment, including a silhouetted image of the metal couple in the audience as Bono and company performed behind them. Another photo shows Harvey with a ring on her left hand.
“We went to see @u2 and this happened...
- 1/29/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Meanstreak, the reunited all-female thrash metal band featuring the wives of three Dream Theater members, have announced a new EP titled Blood Moon. In advance of its February 2nd release, the band has unleashed the single “Giant Speaks.”
Slyly promoting themselves as “The Real Housewives of Heavy Metal” in a new press release, Meanstreak feature guitarist Marlene Portnoy (wife of Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy), guitarist Rena Sands Petrucci (wife of Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci), and bassist Martens Myung (wife of Dream Theater bassist John Myung). The lineup is rounded out by singer Bettina France and drummer Yael Rallis.
As one of the first all-female thrash bands ever, Meanstreak’s first run lasted from 1985 to 1994. They reunited in 2022 to support John Petrucci’s tour featuring Mike Portnoy.
Blood Moon will be the band’s first official release since their one-and-only full-length studio album, 1988’s Roadkill.
“The Meanstreak reunion has been nothing short of incredible,...
Slyly promoting themselves as “The Real Housewives of Heavy Metal” in a new press release, Meanstreak feature guitarist Marlene Portnoy (wife of Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy), guitarist Rena Sands Petrucci (wife of Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci), and bassist Martens Myung (wife of Dream Theater bassist John Myung). The lineup is rounded out by singer Bettina France and drummer Yael Rallis.
As one of the first all-female thrash bands ever, Meanstreak’s first run lasted from 1985 to 1994. They reunited in 2022 to support John Petrucci’s tour featuring Mike Portnoy.
Blood Moon will be the band’s first official release since their one-and-only full-length studio album, 1988’s Roadkill.
“The Meanstreak reunion has been nothing short of incredible,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Mike Portnoy recently participated in a series of videos for instructional drumming platform Drumeo just weeks after rejoining Dream Theater.
The first clip saw him performing Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” for the first time in 13 years, while a second video featured an interview and longer playthough session.
A new video from the sessions subjects Portnoy to Drumeo’s recurring “For the First Time” segment, in which drummers hear a song for the first time — sans percussion — and are tasked with improvising a drum part.
The Drumeo studio engineers apparently had a hard time finding a song that Portnoy wasn’t already familiar with, citing his extensive touring portfolio and exposure to countless rock and metal acts over the years. Therefore, the song they landed on, via the recommendation of Portnoy’s drum tech Jose Baraquio, was kinda out of left field: Nickelback’s 2009 single “Burn It to the Ground.
The first clip saw him performing Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” for the first time in 13 years, while a second video featured an interview and longer playthough session.
A new video from the sessions subjects Portnoy to Drumeo’s recurring “For the First Time” segment, in which drummers hear a song for the first time — sans percussion — and are tasked with improvising a drum part.
The Drumeo studio engineers apparently had a hard time finding a song that Portnoy wasn’t already familiar with, citing his extensive touring portfolio and exposure to countless rock and metal acts over the years. Therefore, the song they landed on, via the recommendation of Portnoy’s drum tech Jose Baraquio, was kinda out of left field: Nickelback’s 2009 single “Burn It to the Ground.
- 1/9/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Mike Portnoy has opened up about reuniting with Dream Theater after 13 years away from the band. The drummer detailed the steps that went into his return to the veteran prog-metal act, including “reconnecting with [singer] James Labrie.”
As previously reported, Dream Theater announced in October that founding member Portnoy is back in the band following his departure in 2010. He replaces Mike Mangini, who was had been the band’s drummer since Portnoy’s departure.
Drumeo recently shared a clip of Portnoy playing Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” for the first time in 13 years, and now the online drumming platform has unveiled its full interview and playthrough session with the legendary stickman (watch below).
In the interview, Portnoy explained how the reunion came together, saying, “I guess it really started to gain some traction during Covid lockdown because I couldn’t tour and Dream Theater couldn’t tour, so [guitarist] John [Petrucci] decided...
As previously reported, Dream Theater announced in October that founding member Portnoy is back in the band following his departure in 2010. He replaces Mike Mangini, who was had been the band’s drummer since Portnoy’s departure.
Drumeo recently shared a clip of Portnoy playing Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” for the first time in 13 years, and now the online drumming platform has unveiled its full interview and playthrough session with the legendary stickman (watch below).
In the interview, Portnoy explained how the reunion came together, saying, “I guess it really started to gain some traction during Covid lockdown because I couldn’t tour and Dream Theater couldn’t tour, so [guitarist] John [Petrucci] decided...
- 12/29/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Drummer Mike Portnoy recently rejoined Dream Theater after a 13-year absence from the band. Suffice to say, he’s lost none of his chops during that span, offering up an impressive drum playthrough of Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” in a new tutorial video.
The clip comes as part of a video package for the instructional drum platform Drumeo, which filmed the series with Portnoy just weeks after he announced his return to Dream Theater. A playthrough of the band’s well-known early number “Pull Me Under” — which Portnoy hadn’t played since leaving the band — was the first of the content to drop.
“I had such a blast at Drumeo!” enthused Portnoy on Facebook. “We filmed sooo much content that will slowly be revealed over the coming months …here’s the first of Many songs/videos to come! I hadn’t played this song in over 13 years! The...
The clip comes as part of a video package for the instructional drum platform Drumeo, which filmed the series with Portnoy just weeks after he announced his return to Dream Theater. A playthrough of the band’s well-known early number “Pull Me Under” — which Portnoy hadn’t played since leaving the band — was the first of the content to drop.
“I had such a blast at Drumeo!” enthused Portnoy on Facebook. “We filmed sooo much content that will slowly be revealed over the coming months …here’s the first of Many songs/videos to come! I hadn’t played this song in over 13 years! The...
- 12/27/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider used some extreme language in a recent rant about Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, saying the executive of the streaming platform “should be taken out and shot” for unfairly compensating artists.
Spotify has come under fire in recent years for multiple reasons, including the platform’s profit-sharing breakdown and decision to host controversial content such as right-wing pundit Joe Rogan’s podcast (which led Neil Young to remove his music from the service). Dee’s beef stems more from the former grievance, with the hard-rock vet tearing into Ek in a new interview with the YouTube podcast The Jeremy White Show.
“That guy from Spotify, I wanna tell you, he should be taken out and shot,” Snider said *as transcribed by Blabbermouth]), ostensibly referring to Ek. “When he heard that artists were complaining about how little we get paid, his response was ‘make more music’ — like...
Spotify has come under fire in recent years for multiple reasons, including the platform’s profit-sharing breakdown and decision to host controversial content such as right-wing pundit Joe Rogan’s podcast (which led Neil Young to remove his music from the service). Dee’s beef stems more from the former grievance, with the hard-rock vet tearing into Ek in a new interview with the YouTube podcast The Jeremy White Show.
“That guy from Spotify, I wanna tell you, he should be taken out and shot,” Snider said *as transcribed by Blabbermouth]), ostensibly referring to Ek. “When he heard that artists were complaining about how little we get paid, his response was ‘make more music’ — like...
- 12/21/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Hard rock/heavy metal pundit Eddie Trunk celebrated 40 years in radio on Monday night (December 11th) with an all-star bash at the House of Blues in Las Vegas.
Many of the famous rockers Trunk has encountered and worked with across his four-decade career in the business showed out for the evening to play their respective hits. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.
Among the performers were Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony — billed as “The Other Half (of Van Halen)” — and a host of “special guests” that included Alice Cooper, Sebastian Bach, Ace Frehley, Corey Taylor, Lita Ford, Geezer Butler, Mike Portnoy, Kevin Cronin, and Stephen Pearcy.
Hagar rocked “I Can’t Drive 55,” while Anthony sang Van Halen’s “Somebody Get Me a Doctor” with Portnoy on drums. Other highlights included Sebastian Bach tapping into his Skid Row years for “Monkey Business...
Many of the famous rockers Trunk has encountered and worked with across his four-decade career in the business showed out for the evening to play their respective hits. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.
Among the performers were Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony — billed as “The Other Half (of Van Halen)” — and a host of “special guests” that included Alice Cooper, Sebastian Bach, Ace Frehley, Corey Taylor, Lita Ford, Geezer Butler, Mike Portnoy, Kevin Cronin, and Stephen Pearcy.
Hagar rocked “I Can’t Drive 55,” while Anthony sang Van Halen’s “Somebody Get Me a Doctor” with Portnoy on drums. Other highlights included Sebastian Bach tapping into his Skid Row years for “Monkey Business...
- 12/12/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Drummer Jay Weinberg revealed on Sunday (November 19th) that he underwent surgery on both his hip and femur this past Tuesday (November 14th). The stickman insisted that the medical procedures were long planned, and not related to his firing from Slipknot earlier this month.
Weinberg shared a photo of himself on crutches via Instagram, explaining that he had scheduled the surgery knowing that he had an extensive break in his touring schedule, even had he remained with Slipknot. The band’s next show is scheduled for April at Las Vegas’ Sick New World festival.
His full post reads as follows:
“This Tuesday, after three years of careful planning, I underwent an outpatient procedure to repair the torn labrum of my left hip and shave down a misshapen part of my femur — a condition that never impacted my drumming in any way, but I’ve wanted to take care of during...
Weinberg shared a photo of himself on crutches via Instagram, explaining that he had scheduled the surgery knowing that he had an extensive break in his touring schedule, even had he remained with Slipknot. The band’s next show is scheduled for April at Las Vegas’ Sick New World festival.
His full post reads as follows:
“This Tuesday, after three years of careful planning, I underwent an outpatient procedure to repair the torn labrum of my left hip and shave down a misshapen part of my femur — a condition that never impacted my drumming in any way, but I’ve wanted to take care of during...
- 11/20/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Charlie Dominici, former singer of progressive-metal titans Dream Theater, has died at the age of 72. His passing was reported on Facebook by Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy.
Dominici was Dream Theater’s second singer, replacing original vocalist Chris Collins, and was a member of the band from 1987 to 1989. His vocals appear on Dream Theater’s debut album, 1989’s When Dream and Day Unite. After he parted ways with the band, Dream Theater tapped James Labrie as their lead singer, and their career took off from there, beginning with their legendary sophomore album, 1992’s Images and Words.
Portnoy’s full post reads as follows:
“I am devastated to share the news of the passing of former Dream Theater singer Charlie Dominici. Charlie was the voice of Dt on our debut album ‘When Dream And Day Unite’, recorded back in 1988. Beyond being a great singer, he also was an incredibly talented songwriter...
Dominici was Dream Theater’s second singer, replacing original vocalist Chris Collins, and was a member of the band from 1987 to 1989. His vocals appear on Dream Theater’s debut album, 1989’s When Dream and Day Unite. After he parted ways with the band, Dream Theater tapped James Labrie as their lead singer, and their career took off from there, beginning with their legendary sophomore album, 1992’s Images and Words.
Portnoy’s full post reads as follows:
“I am devastated to share the news of the passing of former Dream Theater singer Charlie Dominici. Charlie was the voice of Dt on our debut album ‘When Dream And Day Unite’, recorded back in 1988. Beyond being a great singer, he also was an incredibly talented songwriter...
- 11/17/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Jay Weinberg received a tremendous amount of support from fellow musicians upon being let go from Slipknot, but not from his former Against Me! bandmate Laura Jane Grace. The singer-guitarist mocked the drummer’s ouster from the masked metal band, even calling him a “little bitch boy.”
The cantankerous relationship between Grace and Weinberg dates back to the drummer’s stint in Against Me! and eventual departure from the punk band. Weinberg was a member of Against Me! from 2010 to 2012, and when he joined Slipknot in 2014, Grace tweeted, “Dear Slipknot, good luck with that. #shitbag.”
In another series of tweets at that time, Grace wrote, “We once had a drummer who sprained his ankle and wanted our tour manager to call 911 and have an ambulance come for him #entitlement. When our tour manager said no the drummers Daddy called him and scolded him saying the drummer was a ‘star’ and...
The cantankerous relationship between Grace and Weinberg dates back to the drummer’s stint in Against Me! and eventual departure from the punk band. Weinberg was a member of Against Me! from 2010 to 2012, and when he joined Slipknot in 2014, Grace tweeted, “Dear Slipknot, good luck with that. #shitbag.”
In another series of tweets at that time, Grace wrote, “We once had a drummer who sprained his ankle and wanted our tour manager to call 911 and have an ambulance come for him #entitlement. When our tour manager said no the drummers Daddy called him and scolded him saying the drummer was a ‘star’ and...
- 11/13/2023
- by Heavy Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
A week after he was let go by Slipknot, drummer Jay Weinberg has broken his silence via an emotional social media post. The musician says he was “heartbroken and blindsided” by the band’s decision to fire him.
Last Sunday (November 5th), Slipknot announced, “We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the past ten years. No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it. But as ever, Slipknot is intent on evolving. The band has decided to make a creative decision, and to part ways with Jay. We wish Jay all the best and are very excited for what the future holds.”
On Saturday (November 11th), Jay issued his own statement, writing the following via his Instagram page:...
Last Sunday (November 5th), Slipknot announced, “We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the past ten years. No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it. But as ever, Slipknot is intent on evolving. The band has decided to make a creative decision, and to part ways with Jay. We wish Jay all the best and are very excited for what the future holds.”
On Saturday (November 11th), Jay issued his own statement, writing the following via his Instagram page:...
- 11/11/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Rush legend Geddy Lee headlines an upcoming Paramount+ docuseries titled Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too? The four-part series, premiering December 5th, will feature Lee engaging in random activities with fellow bassists Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Les Claypool (Primus), and Melissa Auf der Maur.
In the just-released trailer (watch below), we see Lee visiting each of the aforementioned bassists’ homes, whereby he cans tomatoes and fruit with Novoselic; surfs with Trujillo; goes fishing and flies in an airplane with Claypool; and jams on the bass with Auf der Maur.
“I’m trying to show the world that a bass player can do many things,” Lee is heard saying in the trailer. “Join me as I travel to the homes of four bass legends and dive deep into their lives, and their inspirations, plus some fun making music … as I try to answer one really important question: Are bass players human,...
In the just-released trailer (watch below), we see Lee visiting each of the aforementioned bassists’ homes, whereby he cans tomatoes and fruit with Novoselic; surfs with Trujillo; goes fishing and flies in an airplane with Claypool; and jams on the bass with Auf der Maur.
“I’m trying to show the world that a bass player can do many things,” Lee is heard saying in the trailer. “Join me as I travel to the homes of four bass legends and dive deep into their lives, and their inspirations, plus some fun making music … as I try to answer one really important question: Are bass players human,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Dream Theater have announced the return of founding drummer Mike Portnoy after a 13 year absence from the band. The legendary stickman is back in the veteran prog-metal act’s lineup, as his replacement Mike Mangini exits the group.
Portnoy, who formed the band under the name Majesty with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung in 1985, officially exited Dream Theater in September 2010. The drummer had begun working with Avenged Sevenfold around that time, filling the shoes of that band’s late drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. He ultimately didn’t get the full-time gig in Avenged Sevenfold, and ended up out of both bands. He soon lobbied for his job back in Dream Theater, but had been replaced by Mangini.
Recent events have suggested a reconnection between Portnoy and Dream Theater, including the drummer playing on Petrucci’s latest solo album, Terminal Velocity, as well as the pair hitting the road together for a 2022 tour.
Portnoy, who formed the band under the name Majesty with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung in 1985, officially exited Dream Theater in September 2010. The drummer had begun working with Avenged Sevenfold around that time, filling the shoes of that band’s late drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. He ultimately didn’t get the full-time gig in Avenged Sevenfold, and ended up out of both bands. He soon lobbied for his job back in Dream Theater, but had been replaced by Mangini.
Recent events have suggested a reconnection between Portnoy and Dream Theater, including the drummer playing on Petrucci’s latest solo album, Terminal Velocity, as well as the pair hitting the road together for a 2022 tour.
- 10/25/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
London, August 4 (Ians) Iron Maiden drummer Nicko ‘Mc Brian has now begun recovering from a massive stroke which made him unable to play drums for months, ahead of the heavy metal legends rehearsing for their new tour.
The 71-year old drum legend had begun fearing that his career may get over after he lost movement on the right side of his body in January.
Taking to the Iron Maiden social media handle, the drummer said in a video statement: “The reason I’m writing to you all today is to let you know of a very serious health problem that I have been through. In January I had a stroke, thank the Lord it was a minor one referred to as a Tia. It left me paralysed. With the love and support from my wife, Rebecca and family, my doctors, especially Julie, my Ot (Occupational Therapist), and my Maiden family...
The 71-year old drum legend had begun fearing that his career may get over after he lost movement on the right side of his body in January.
Taking to the Iron Maiden social media handle, the drummer said in a video statement: “The reason I’m writing to you all today is to let you know of a very serious health problem that I have been through. In January I had a stroke, thank the Lord it was a minor one referred to as a Tia. It left me paralysed. With the love and support from my wife, Rebecca and family, my doctors, especially Julie, my Ot (Occupational Therapist), and my Maiden family...
- 8/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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
Lars Ulrich, Axl Rose, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Queen’s Roger Taylor and more paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins as the music world turned to social media to remember the Foo Fighters drummer following his shocking and sudden death Friday at the age of 50.
“Thank you Taylor.. Thank you for always having the biggest warmest smile on your face and for lighting up every room with your infectious energy and good vibes,” Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich wrote in a series of tweets.
“At BottleRock recently, I had the best seat...
“Thank you Taylor.. Thank you for always having the biggest warmest smile on your face and for lighting up every room with your infectious energy and good vibes,” Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich wrote in a series of tweets.
“At BottleRock recently, I had the best seat...
- 3/26/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Rock drummers used to become legends by pounding out epic arena solos. These days, players are just as likely to become famous by uploading covers of beloved songs to YouTube or Instagram, which can rack up huge numbers. When it comes to going viral, flair, originality, and a grabby conceptual hook can matter more than chops. Here are four online drummers who rose to the top.
Deden Noy
The Hook: There are DIY musicians, and then there’s this YouTube drumming sensation, who rocketed to viral fame earlier this year...
Deden Noy
The Hook: There are DIY musicians, and then there’s this YouTube drumming sensation, who rocketed to viral fame earlier this year...
- 8/5/2021
- by Hank Shteamer
- Rollingstone.com
Drumming royalty will gather virtually this weekend to honor late Rush member Neil Peart. The Police drummer Stewart Copeland, Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Chicago’s Danny Seraphine are among the artists who will pay tribute to Peart’s genius as part of a one-night-only online concert, produced by LiveXLive.
The event streams live this Saturday, September 12th, at 8 p.m. Et and will be available to watch on LiveXLive.com and Fite.tv. A ticket to the pay-per-view event costs $12.99 (tickets available here...
The event streams live this Saturday, September 12th, at 8 p.m. Et and will be available to watch on LiveXLive.com and Fite.tv. A ticket to the pay-per-view event costs $12.99 (tickets available here...
- 9/8/2020
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Frankie Banali, the drummer for Sunset Strip legends Quiet Riot, died of pancreatic cancer on Thursday. He was 68 and his death was announced by his family.
Banali was a public presence on his disease’s progress since his initial diagnosis in April 2019. Although he missed several shows during treatment, he was active on social media. A GoFundMe page was created to assist Banali with his battle, raising more than $47,000.
A statement from his family said that Banali “put up an inspiringly brave and courageous 16-month battle to the end, and continued playing live as long as he could. Standard chemotherapy stopped working, and a series of strokes made the continuation on a clinical trial impossible. He ultimately lost the fight at 7:18 Pm on Aug. 20 in Los Angeles, surrounded by his wife and daughter.”
Katherine Turman, the co-author of Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal, remembered Banali as “always energetic,...
Banali was a public presence on his disease’s progress since his initial diagnosis in April 2019. Although he missed several shows during treatment, he was active on social media. A GoFundMe page was created to assist Banali with his battle, raising more than $47,000.
A statement from his family said that Banali “put up an inspiringly brave and courageous 16-month battle to the end, and continued playing live as long as he could. Standard chemotherapy stopped working, and a series of strokes made the continuation on a clinical trial impossible. He ultimately lost the fight at 7:18 Pm on Aug. 20 in Los Angeles, surrounded by his wife and daughter.”
Katherine Turman, the co-author of Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal, remembered Banali as “always energetic,...
- 8/21/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Frankie Banali, who played drums on Quiet Riot’s best-selling albums and kept the band going for nearly four decades, died Thursday at the age of 68. He had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer last April. The band’s agent, Mark Hyman, confirmed the news to Rolling Stone.
Banali joined Quiet Riot in 1982, one year before the band released its blockbuster breakthrough album, Metal Health. The singles “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Metal Health (Bang Your Head)” featured Banali’s hard-hitting drumming, and the group’s mixture of...
Banali joined Quiet Riot in 1982, one year before the band released its blockbuster breakthrough album, Metal Health. The singles “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Metal Health (Bang Your Head)” featured Banali’s hard-hitting drumming, and the group’s mixture of...
- 8/21/2020
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
In 2017, when Rolling Stone counted down the top 100 metal albums of all time, Human, a 1991 LP by Florida outfit Death, landed at number 70. Death are widely credited with helping to launch the death-metal subgenre with their grisly, unrelenting 1987 debut Scream Bloody Gore, but by 1991, bandleader Chuck Schuldiner had more on his mind than raw extremity. Human’s opening seconds made that clear: The album’s first track, “Flattening of Emotions,” starts with a mind-bending drum intro, layering supple tom-tom rolls over pounding double bass, that sounds like a tribal riff...
- 1/26/2020
- by Hank Shteamer
- Rollingstone.com
Rush thanked fans and their rocker peers for paying tribute to Neil Peart in Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson’s first public statement since announcing the death of the Rush drummer on January 10th.
“Our most heartfelt thanks go out to family, friends, musicians, writers and fans from around the globe for the incredible outpouring of love and respect for Neil since his passing,” Lee and Lifeson wrote on social media Friday.
“These touching tributes help to lessen the pain of this terrible loss and remind us all to celebrate...
“Our most heartfelt thanks go out to family, friends, musicians, writers and fans from around the globe for the incredible outpouring of love and respect for Neil since his passing,” Lee and Lifeson wrote on social media Friday.
“These touching tributes help to lessen the pain of this terrible loss and remind us all to celebrate...
- 1/18/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy paid tribute to Neil Peart, “one of my greatest heroes of all time,” following news of the Rush drummer’s death Friday.
“Neil Peart will always be a mentor and a hero to me and his influence on me as a drummer for the past 40 years is absolutely impossible to measure,” Portnoy wrote.
“But beyond that, over the past 15 years or so, he’s become a friend…always such a gentleman and a gracious host. Always inviting me to come to soundcheck and spend...
“Neil Peart will always be a mentor and a hero to me and his influence on me as a drummer for the past 40 years is absolutely impossible to measure,” Portnoy wrote.
“But beyond that, over the past 15 years or so, he’s become a friend…always such a gentleman and a gracious host. Always inviting me to come to soundcheck and spend...
- 1/10/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Rush is a legendary rock and roll band from Canada that is highly deserving of a biopic about their incredible journey to superstardom. Their music has taken the members to some high as well as low places throughout the long and mostly successful career. There has already been a documentary filmed about the journey of Rush, with interesting details and mini-bios of each member of the group, which features band members, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. Other musicians and celebrities who comment on the documentary are Trent Reznor, Mike Portnoy, Kirk Hammett, Tim Commerford, Sebastian Back, Jack Black,
Casting a Movie Biopic About Legendary Band Rush...
Casting a Movie Biopic About Legendary Band Rush...
- 9/28/2019
- by Allen Lee
- TVovermind.com
Nuclear Blast
Rating: ★★★★
Supergroup compilations can be hit and miss, and although many metal fans in 2015 like to lambaste anyone who isn’t pushing the envelope as far as possible, that can make it far too easy to forget how enjoyable the most base staples of the genre can truly be.
Blisteringly-fast guitar solos, a solid mix of clean and aggressive vocals, thunderous and intricate drum patterns powering everything – it’s clear when the Metal Allegiance project came together (comprised of everyone from Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe to Dream Theatre’s Mike Portnoy, Pantera’s Phil Anselmo and more), they simply wanted to put out a record that would speak to the times, whilst also emitting a timeless quality itself.
Each song features the same core setup of Testament’s Alex Skolnick on lead guitar and Portnoy on drums (with Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson on bass for the...
Rating: ★★★★
Supergroup compilations can be hit and miss, and although many metal fans in 2015 like to lambaste anyone who isn’t pushing the envelope as far as possible, that can make it far too easy to forget how enjoyable the most base staples of the genre can truly be.
Blisteringly-fast guitar solos, a solid mix of clean and aggressive vocals, thunderous and intricate drum patterns powering everything – it’s clear when the Metal Allegiance project came together (comprised of everyone from Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe to Dream Theatre’s Mike Portnoy, Pantera’s Phil Anselmo and more), they simply wanted to put out a record that would speak to the times, whilst also emitting a timeless quality itself.
Each song features the same core setup of Testament’s Alex Skolnick on lead guitar and Portnoy on drums (with Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson on bass for the...
- 8/24/2015
- by Scott Tailford
- Obsessed with Film
Twisted Sister not gonna take it anymore -- after one last tour the hair metal heroes will unplug their amps in 2016 ... TMZ has learned. A rep for the band tells us Dee Snider and the boys made the decision last month to call it quits -- just one week before drummer A.J. Pero died from a heart attack. The band's 2016 tour will be called "Forty and F**k It" -- but before that we're told they'll be honoring A.
- 4/7/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Cinelinx recently had a chance to preview Live at Luna Park, the latest concert film being released by Dream Theater. Check out our review of the film before it hits select theaters tomorrow!
The idea of watching a concert at a movie theater may seem a little weird. The whole purpose of a concert is to witness and experience the performance live and in person. At a concert, you get to be in the same place as your favorite artists and share a night of fun with them. But when you consider the high cost of concert tickets these days, maybe it makes sense. You don’t have to deal with the often riotous behavior of other avid fans and the focus is more on the music itself. Another benefit may be the fact that when all is done your hearing should still be intact. But depending on your perspective,...
The idea of watching a concert at a movie theater may seem a little weird. The whole purpose of a concert is to witness and experience the performance live and in person. At a concert, you get to be in the same place as your favorite artists and share a night of fun with them. But when you consider the high cost of concert tickets these days, maybe it makes sense. You don’t have to deal with the often riotous behavior of other avid fans and the focus is more on the music itself. Another benefit may be the fact that when all is done your hearing should still be intact. But depending on your perspective,...
- 9/18/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
On June 26, Avenged Sevenfold led fans in an online scavenger hunt that resulted in the band’s new album cover art, title, and release date being announced.
Their sixth studio album, titled “Hail to the King,” will be released on Aug. 27, and the day before the band will play a free show at the Hollywood Palladium to celebrate the album release.
“Nightmare,” the band’s previous album, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has sold 765,000 copies to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Like that album, “Hail to the King” will be produced by Mike Elizondo.
Their previous album was released just under five months after The Rev passed away. Mike Portnoy, formerly of Dream Theater, filled in the position to record and toured with the band. Two songs, including the emotionally charged “Fiction” which features The Rev on vocals and piano, and “Save Me”, were dedicated to their fallen bandmate.
Their sixth studio album, titled “Hail to the King,” will be released on Aug. 27, and the day before the band will play a free show at the Hollywood Palladium to celebrate the album release.
“Nightmare,” the band’s previous album, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has sold 765,000 copies to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Like that album, “Hail to the King” will be produced by Mike Elizondo.
Their previous album was released just under five months after The Rev passed away. Mike Portnoy, formerly of Dream Theater, filled in the position to record and toured with the band. Two songs, including the emotionally charged “Fiction” which features The Rev on vocals and piano, and “Save Me”, were dedicated to their fallen bandmate.
- 6/30/2013
- by Andy Lyons
- Obsessed with Film
Warning: Stop reading if you don't want to know who was killed on 'Sons of Anarchy.' Wondering why Kurt Sutter was trending on Twitter last night? It might have something to do with the fact that the Sons of Anarchy creator decided to suddenly kill off one of the show's most beloved characters — and fans were not happy about it. So which biker bit the bullet on the Sept. 25 episode? Drumroll please... Opie (Ryan Hurst)! Here's how he met his tragic end: Pope (Harold Perrineau) worked out a deal with Jax (Charlie Hunnam), forcing him choose which of the Sons would enter a behind-bars death match. Ever the valiant hero, Opie decided to attack one of the prison guards, essentially volunteering himself to fight. Though he gave it his all, and seemed to stand a pretty good chance, he was eventually beaten to death by a lead pipe. (For...
- 9/26/2012
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Durbin's debut, Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, will hit on November 21.
By Gil Kaufman
James Durbin
Photo: Fox
Though he was most often compared to "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert last year during his rebel-yelling run to a #4 finish, classic rock lover James Durbin will end up being measured against another head-banging "Idol" finisher when his debut drops in November.
Durbin will release his debut, Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, on November 21 on Wind-Up Records (home to Evanescence, among others). That just happens to be the same day that season-five fourth-place finisher said he will serve up his band's third album, Break the Spell.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Durbin's debut was produced by veteran hard-rock helmer Howard Benson, who has worked with My Chemical Romance and, yes, Daughtry.
While Daughtry's sound leans toward gritty, swelling arena rock, during his time season 10 Durbin was an unabashed fan of old-school metal,...
By Gil Kaufman
James Durbin
Photo: Fox
Though he was most often compared to "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert last year during his rebel-yelling run to a #4 finish, classic rock lover James Durbin will end up being measured against another head-banging "Idol" finisher when his debut drops in November.
Durbin will release his debut, Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, on November 21 on Wind-Up Records (home to Evanescence, among others). That just happens to be the same day that season-five fourth-place finisher said he will serve up his band's third album, Break the Spell.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Durbin's debut was produced by veteran hard-rock helmer Howard Benson, who has worked with My Chemical Romance and, yes, Daughtry.
While Daughtry's sound leans toward gritty, swelling arena rock, during his time season 10 Durbin was an unabashed fan of old-school metal,...
- 9/28/2011
- MTV Music News
Philip Anselmo (Down, Pantera, Arson Anthem, Superjoint Ritual) joined Scott Ian (Anthrax), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Charlie Benante (Anthrax) and Kerry King (Slayer) on stage earlier this evening (Monday, September 12) at the second Metal Masters Clinic at the Best Buy Theater in New York City to perform two Pantera classics: “A New Level” and “Fucking Hostile”. Videos of the two performances can be seen below. Rita Haney, the girlfriend of late Pantera guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, recently called on former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott and singer Philip Anselmo to settle their differences in honor of Dimebag, who was shot and killed by...
- 9/19/2011
- by nperez
- ShockYa
Remember how I said that Killer Joe was the worst thing I'd seen at Tiff? I stand corrected. Just one film today and it was a doozy. The Moth Diaries, directed by Mary Harron. Harron is Canadian and directed the quite excellent American Psycho, so I decided to give this one a shot. Teenaged Rebecca is back at her all-female boarding school for her final year with her best friend Lucy. At least two years prior (the film isn't clear) her father committed suicide. There's a new girl at the school named Ernessa and slowly but surely she comes between Rebecca and Lucy. There's a lot of weird things about Ernessa and although Rebecca doesn't say it, she thinks Ernessa could be a vampire. Oh for fuck's sake. This film has every single teen movie cliche there is. 1) Teenaged girls are retarded and that's insulting to people who actually are mentally handicapped.
- 9/15/2011
- by Greg
- FilmJunk
'Durbinators' were crushed on Thursday night when their top pic for the American Idol win, James Durbin, was abruptly eliminated from the Fox competition. It was the exit heard around the world as fans cried foul and ignited Twitter with tweets of injustice on behalf of the heavy metal rocker who stole their hearts in a single song (or two). His journey from Santa Cruz, California to the Idol stage ended when he landed in the bottom two along with country fave Scotty McCreery, leaving more than a few (including the Idol judges - J Lo cried) surprised that both girls survived. James was the only contestant to escape the bottom two or three all season, leaving his fans now wondering what went wrong. In spite of his exit, James is now looking forward to a bright future - and with good reason. Rumors have already started circulating about record deals,...
- 5/17/2011
- by jmaurer@corp.popstar.com (Jennifer Maurer)
- PopStar
'I'm still clicking up the track,' latest castoff says of his post-'Idol' career.
By Gil Kaufman
James Durbin is eliminated on Thursday's "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
James Durbin had a weird feeling when he got to the "American Idol" studios on Thursday.
"Something was off with the kinetic energy," he said Friday (May 13) during a call with reporters. "I felt it in people's body language. ... There was a real somber feeling."
Asked if he was blindsided, then, by the news that he would be going home in fourth place on the show later that night, Durbin paused and said, "I'm not going to lie, I definitely was." He said he "freaked out" a bit just before the show went on air and had a feeling that his ride might be over.
With less than an hour of sleep since his surprise ouster, Durbin said the hours since...
By Gil Kaufman
James Durbin is eliminated on Thursday's "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
James Durbin had a weird feeling when he got to the "American Idol" studios on Thursday.
"Something was off with the kinetic energy," he said Friday (May 13) during a call with reporters. "I felt it in people's body language. ... There was a real somber feeling."
Asked if he was blindsided, then, by the news that he would be going home in fourth place on the show later that night, Durbin paused and said, "I'm not going to lie, I definitely was." He said he "freaked out" a bit just before the show went on air and had a feeling that his ride might be over.
With less than an hour of sleep since his surprise ouster, Durbin said the hours since...
- 5/13/2011
- MTV Music News
Nearly a year and a half after their drummer, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, passed away, Avenged Sevenfold pays tribute to his memory with their latest video for "So Far Away" from their album "Nightmare."
Sullivan's cause of death was "acute polydrug intoxication due to combined effects of Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Diazepam/Nordiazepam and ethanol" -- in other words, an accidental prescription drug overdose. He passed away on December 28, 2009. The band, still grieving, returned to the studio that February to record the album.
The video premiered on MTV on Tuesday, May 10, and was directed by prolific video guru Wayne Isham. On the band's official website, they write, "This video is a raw and emotional tribute to Avenged Sevenfold's late drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan and celebrates the long-time friendship the band members have shared since forming A7X in Huntington Beach, CA, in 1999."
"So Far Away" was written by Avenged Sevenfold...
Sullivan's cause of death was "acute polydrug intoxication due to combined effects of Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Diazepam/Nordiazepam and ethanol" -- in other words, an accidental prescription drug overdose. He passed away on December 28, 2009. The band, still grieving, returned to the studio that February to record the album.
The video premiered on MTV on Tuesday, May 10, and was directed by prolific video guru Wayne Isham. On the band's official website, they write, "This video is a raw and emotional tribute to Avenged Sevenfold's late drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan and celebrates the long-time friendship the band members have shared since forming A7X in Huntington Beach, CA, in 1999."
"So Far Away" was written by Avenged Sevenfold...
- 5/10/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Avenged Sevenfold's frontman M. Shadows beat Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson to claim Best Vocalist, while Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance were named joint winners for Best Guitarist.
Former bandmate Mike Portnoy, who was temporarily drafted in to replace tragic Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan, also triumphed by taking the Best Drummer title. He did not attend the ceremony at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, but sent in a message of thanks, in which he paid tribute to the late Sullivan, who died from a drug overdose in December 2009.
The statement read: "It was an honour for me to play on the album and do the job the Rev wasn't able to complete. The thing that blew me away was the fans! Thank you all."
Avenged Sevenfold also claimed Album of the Year for "Nightmare", ahead of Ozzy Osbourne ("Scream"), Deftones ("Diamond Eyes"), Black Label Society ("Order...
Former bandmate Mike Portnoy, who was temporarily drafted in to replace tragic Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan, also triumphed by taking the Best Drummer title. He did not attend the ceremony at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, but sent in a message of thanks, in which he paid tribute to the late Sullivan, who died from a drug overdose in December 2009.
The statement read: "It was an honour for me to play on the album and do the job the Rev wasn't able to complete. The thing that blew me away was the fans! Thank you all."
Avenged Sevenfold also claimed Album of the Year for "Nightmare", ahead of Ozzy Osbourne ("Scream"), Deftones ("Diamond Eyes"), Black Label Society ("Order...
- 4/21/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Bassist, 44, was found dead in his Salt Lake City home on Tuesday.
By Gil Kaufman
Mike Starr
Photo: Steve Jennings/ WireImage
The original members of Alice in Chains reacted to the death of the band's former bassist Mike Starr.
Guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney released a statement on Tuesday in which they said, "Jerry and Sean are mourning the loss of their friend and ask that the media respect their privacy — and the privacy of Mike's family — during this difficult time. Their thoughts & prayers are with the Starr family."
Starr, 44, was found dead Tuesday afternoon in his Salt Lake City home. A co-founding member of the pioneering Seattle grunge band, Starr appeared on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" in 2009. He was arrested on February 18 for felony possession of a controlled substance. Salt Lake City police said he had several painkillers on him when he was arrested.
The bass player's...
By Gil Kaufman
Mike Starr
Photo: Steve Jennings/ WireImage
The original members of Alice in Chains reacted to the death of the band's former bassist Mike Starr.
Guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney released a statement on Tuesday in which they said, "Jerry and Sean are mourning the loss of their friend and ask that the media respect their privacy — and the privacy of Mike's family — during this difficult time. Their thoughts & prayers are with the Starr family."
Starr, 44, was found dead Tuesday afternoon in his Salt Lake City home. A co-founding member of the pioneering Seattle grunge band, Starr appeared on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" in 2009. He was arrested on February 18 for felony possession of a controlled substance. Salt Lake City police said he had several painkillers on him when he was arrested.
The bass player's...
- 3/9/2011
- MTV Music News
'Celebrity Rehab' castmates Mackenzie Phillips and Lisa D'Amato also tweet about late ex-Alice in Chains bassist.
By Ryan J. Downey
Mike Starr in 1990
Photo: Steve Jennings/ Getty Images
Mike Starr's friends and fans have taken to Twitter to express their grief about the ex-Alice in Chains bassist's death on Tuesday (March 8).
"Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness," tweeted Dr. Drew Pinsky, who treated Starr on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" and the spin-off show "Sober House." "So very sad. Our prayers are with his family."
Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler — another founding member of a hard-rock powerhouse whose career was sidelined by drug addiction — also hit Twitter: "R.I.P. Mike Starr!! Such a sad day! :( :(" Adler is also a "Celebrity Rehab" alum, though the two men appeared on separate seasons. Starr would have turned 45 next month.
"Drugs and alcohol aren't a joke,...
By Ryan J. Downey
Mike Starr in 1990
Photo: Steve Jennings/ Getty Images
Mike Starr's friends and fans have taken to Twitter to express their grief about the ex-Alice in Chains bassist's death on Tuesday (March 8).
"Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness," tweeted Dr. Drew Pinsky, who treated Starr on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" and the spin-off show "Sober House." "So very sad. Our prayers are with his family."
Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler — another founding member of a hard-rock powerhouse whose career was sidelined by drug addiction — also hit Twitter: "R.I.P. Mike Starr!! Such a sad day! :( :(" Adler is also a "Celebrity Rehab" alum, though the two men appeared on separate seasons. Starr would have turned 45 next month.
"Drugs and alcohol aren't a joke,...
- 3/8/2011
- MTV Music News
Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden will be the frontrunners at this year's third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards after picking up multiple nominations on Thursday, February 24. Ozzy will battle Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson for Best Vocalist, while the Prince of Darkness' guitarist and drummer will battle Maiden's men for the night's best player prizes.
Rob Zombie also picks up multiple nods - his touring guitarist is up for Best Guitarist and drummer Joey Jordison will compete with Tommy Clufetos (Ozzy Osbourne), Abe Cunningham (Deftones), Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour), Nico McBrain (Iron Maiden) and Avenged Sevenfold's recently departed bandmate Mike Portnoy for the Best Drummer title.
Meanwhile, fighting Brits Osbourne and Dickinson for the Best Vocalist award will be Glenn Danzig (Danzig), Chino Moreno (Deftones), M. Shadows (Avenged Sevenfold) and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor. Ozzy's Scream is up for Album of the Year alongside Avenged Sevenfold's...
Rob Zombie also picks up multiple nods - his touring guitarist is up for Best Guitarist and drummer Joey Jordison will compete with Tommy Clufetos (Ozzy Osbourne), Abe Cunningham (Deftones), Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour), Nico McBrain (Iron Maiden) and Avenged Sevenfold's recently departed bandmate Mike Portnoy for the Best Drummer title.
Meanwhile, fighting Brits Osbourne and Dickinson for the Best Vocalist award will be Glenn Danzig (Danzig), Chino Moreno (Deftones), M. Shadows (Avenged Sevenfold) and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor. Ozzy's Scream is up for Album of the Year alongside Avenged Sevenfold's...
- 2/25/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Avenged Sevenfold are celebrating - the heavy metal group score a No. 1 single again. This week, the M. Shadows-fronted band rule Bds Active Rock Airplay chart with "Welcome to the Family", their self-written single from fifth studio album "Nightmare".
Beside sitting atop the Bds chart, they also receive Gold certification from RIAA for selling more than half million copies with the 2010 record. When dropping the album in July last year, they earned their highest-ever debut by entering Billboard Hot 200 at the penthouse with 163,000 copies.
Avenged Sevenfold are currently on tour with new shows for such major music events as Edgefest and Lazerfest recently added. Arin Ilejay of Confide has just been announced to replace drummer Mike Portnoy who filled in the shoes of Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan. The Rev died of drug overdose in 2009.
Beside sitting atop the Bds chart, they also receive Gold certification from RIAA for selling more than half million copies with the 2010 record. When dropping the album in July last year, they earned their highest-ever debut by entering Billboard Hot 200 at the penthouse with 163,000 copies.
Avenged Sevenfold are currently on tour with new shows for such major music events as Edgefest and Lazerfest recently added. Arin Ilejay of Confide has just been announced to replace drummer Mike Portnoy who filled in the shoes of Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan. The Rev died of drug overdose in 2009.
- 2/10/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Rockers Avenged Sevenfold have hired former Confide star Arin Ilejay as their new drummer, after parting ways with Mike Portnoy. Portnoy was drafted in to replace tragic Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan, who died from a drug overdose in December 2009 - but he was never a perfect fit.
The band let the former Dream Theater star go in December after he suggested in press interviews he would be staying in the band for the foreseeable future. The rockers released a statement saying, "We're not ready to add a permanent member - and we don't know if we'll ever be. If we do, it will be someone who;s not only a brilliant drummer but someone we've gotten to know well, and who the fans get to know and hopefully accept. Mike and the band agree it can't be him."
Now the stars have chosen Ilejay as their latest stand-in. A new statement reads,...
The band let the former Dream Theater star go in December after he suggested in press interviews he would be staying in the band for the foreseeable future. The rockers released a statement saying, "We're not ready to add a permanent member - and we don't know if we'll ever be. If we do, it will be someone who;s not only a brilliant drummer but someone we've gotten to know well, and who the fans get to know and hopefully accept. Mike and the band agree it can't be him."
Now the stars have chosen Ilejay as their latest stand-in. A new statement reads,...
- 1/21/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Former Dream Theater and Avenged Sevenfold drummer Mike Portnoy has formed a new supergroup with members of Deep Purple and Endochine. The unnamed outfit, announced via Portnoy's Twitter.com account, will feature guitarist Steve Morse, Neal Morse and bassist Dave Larue. Former Endochine star Casey McPherson will front the group.
Blabbermouth.net reports the band has just entered the studio to begin work on a new album. Neal Morse says, "Last April I got together with Steve Morse to do some writing and to see what would happen with a collaboration between the two of us... I went down to his house in Florida and spent some days with him, getting to know him and writing some music and we had a really good time. So we've been talking about doing a project together for a while."
"We're all going to get together and work from scratch with no pre-prepared...
Blabbermouth.net reports the band has just entered the studio to begin work on a new album. Neal Morse says, "Last April I got together with Steve Morse to do some writing and to see what would happen with a collaboration between the two of us... I went down to his house in Florida and spent some days with him, getting to know him and writing some music and we had a really good time. So we've been talking about doing a project together for a while."
"We're all going to get together and work from scratch with no pre-prepared...
- 1/4/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows is urging fans to celebrate the life of tragic drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan on Tuesday, December 28 - one year after the musician's death. The band members were left devastated when Sullivan died from a drug overdose on December 28, 2009. He was 28.
Shadows admits he still struggles to deal with the grief, but he's urging his band mates and their fans to celebrate the rocker's life on the day that marks the tragedy. He tells Kerrang! magazine, "It's a daily struggle since Jimmy's death. There are good days and bad days - days where you don't think about it so much, and then there are days where you sit there and just can't believe it. We're just trying to move forward and live our lives as best we can, and we're just happy to be here right now."
"We're going to celebrate his birthday (February 9, 2011) and not necessarily his death.
Shadows admits he still struggles to deal with the grief, but he's urging his band mates and their fans to celebrate the rocker's life on the day that marks the tragedy. He tells Kerrang! magazine, "It's a daily struggle since Jimmy's death. There are good days and bad days - days where you don't think about it so much, and then there are days where you sit there and just can't believe it. We're just trying to move forward and live our lives as best we can, and we're just happy to be here right now."
"We're going to celebrate his birthday (February 9, 2011) and not necessarily his death.
- 12/29/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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