Dream Theater: new album expected in February
Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess revealed in an interview that the band's new album should be released in February…
Mike Mangini finishes recording drums for Dream Theater's new album; watch the video
Currently in the studio recording their 14th album, progressive metal giants Dream Theater are releasing videos featuring…
Dream Theater begins recording new album and releases video from the studio; watch it
Progressive metal giants Dream Theater recently announced their return to the studio to work on the successor to The Astonishing (2016). Continue Reading →
Mike Portnoy: "I know I'm not the best drummer, but it's good to be the favorite."
Mike Portnoy, drummer for Sons Of Apollo, The Winery Dogs, and former Dream Theater member, spoke about what it's like to be considered a…
James LaBrie and John Petrucci talk about Dream Theater's new album
Dream Theater is in the studio preparing their 14th studio album. James LaBrie and John Petrucci made a video…
Mike Portnoy speaks about Metallica: "They're not like the Beatles, where everything they touched was perfect."
Mike Portnoy, drummer for Sons Of Apollo, spoke about Metallica's discography: "There's no doubt, [St. Anger] is an incredibly strange album." Continue Reading →
Mike Portnoy: "It would be wonderful to collaborate with any member of Rush"
Mike Portnoy spoke about the possibility of collaborating with a member of Rush: "It would be wonderful." He's currently on tour…
Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess confirmed for Cruise To The Edge.
Progressive Rock Festival aboard a ship, Cruise To The Edge, reveals some of its attractions.
Jordan Rudess talks about Dream Theater's next album.
Dream Theater keyboardist talks about the band's next album: "It will involve a more difficult musical approach" Continue Reading →
Noturnall's DVD recording will feature a guest appearance by James LaBrie, vocalist of Dream Theater.
James LaBrie, vocalist of Dream Theater, will participate in Noturnall's show in São Paulo on April 24th.
Mike Portnoy defends Lars Ulrich: "You don't need to be a great drummer to be someone important."
Mike Portnoy, former drummer of Dream Theater, talks about Lars Ulrich of Metallica.
Mike Portnoy talks about the photo with his former bandmate, John Petrucci.
"We've seen each other a lot in the last year, but we've never made it public, we've never posted any photos," Portnoy said about the photo with John Petrucci. Continue Reading →
John Petrucci plays the Super Mario Bros. theme song for Nintendo.
Watch the video of John Petrucci shredding with his signature guitar. The guitarist and founder of Dream Theater, John Petrucci,…
A photo and message from Mike Portnoy shared by Dream Theater is generating anticipation for the drummer's return.
See the photo and cryptic message posted by Mike Portnoy in the early hours of New Year's Eve that was shared by Dream…
Video: Eleven-year-old boy plays "Metropolis Pt 1" on drums and surprises everyone
Felipe Santos is only eleven years old, and his drumming skills have surprised the internet after a video was posted on Facebook. Watch it here. Continue Reading →
Dream Theater: John Petrucci says new album won't happen before 2019.
Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci revealed that the band's new album won't happen before 2019, but…
Video: What would it be like if Lars Ulrich played drums for Dream Theater?
Lars Ulrich complements Metallica's sound with his unique playing style, but have you ever imagined what it would be like if he…
Hall Of Heavy Metal History will feature members of Black Sabbath, Anvil, and Exodus
The Hall of Heavy Metal History will take place in January 2018 and has just released the list of honorees for the evening. Check it out here. Continue Reading →
Portnoy and Sherinian's new band makes live debut.
Check out Sons of Apollo. The newly announced band Sons Of Apollo, formed by Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal,…
Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Bumblefoot and more form new supergroup
Meet Sons Of Apollo: Former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian have reunited for a series…
The 11 most beautiful melodies
This week we're going to revisit the most beautiful melodies ever made in Rock and Metal. Are you ready to be moved? Check out our selection of eleven melodies. Listen… Continue Reading →
Mike Portnoy says he will never play with Dream Theater again.
See the statement: In an interview with Metal Talk, drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about his current tour, in which…
Portnoy says he would have time to tour with Dream Theater.
See the testimony: In an interview with the American radio station TNT, drummer Mike Portnoy refuted John Petrucci's comments and…
10 musicians that fans want back in the old band
Loudwire has compiled a video list of former band members that fans most want to see return to the lineup. Check it out here. Continue Reading →
John Petrucci says Dream Theater has no plans to reunite with Portnoy
Members deny possibility. In a press conference in Tilburg, Dream Theater members John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess were…
John Petrucci of Dream Theater defends Donald Trump: "I like him"
Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci spoke in an interview about the controversial last American election, which elected Donald Trump…
Dream Theater releases game based on the album "The Astonishing"
The game is now available! Dream Theater has announced the release of a mobile game themed around their latest album, the double concept album "The Astonishing". Participants… Continue Reading →
Top 3: Songs that represent 2016
Weekly Metal also gets into the retrospective mood and recalls some of the sounds that marked this year: The songs that…
The best debut albums by replacement vocalists.
As we already know, and have even listed before, Metal is full of legendary replacement vocalists. But this time, let's remember some…
Vote: What is the best song of 2016?
Vote for your favorite! The year is already coming to an end – and what a year! We've had legendary releases from the beginning of 2016 until last week, and we hope that… Continue Reading →