In an interview with Revolver, drummer Mike Portnoy talked about Metallica’s Lars Ulrich. Mike said: “Around 1983, I heard Metallica’s ‘Kill ‘Em All’, and Lars Ulrich turned my world upside down. I [...]
In a recent interview with “The Chuck Shute Podcast”, drummer Mike Portnoy confirmed that he will take part in Twisted Sister’s ”Metal Hall Of Fame” reunion performance that “we’ve known that [...]
During a recent interview on the GN’R-centric “Appetite for Distortion” podcast, drummer Mike Portnoy clarified that he never meant to insult Matt Sorum by tweeting that he played the “same exact [...]
Last week, progressive metal fans in Toronto were treated to a night of top-tier musical entertainment, as the one and only John Petrucci performed a sold-out show at Danforth Music Hall in the home stretch of his North American tour. Best known as the [...]
Last week, progressive metal fans in Toronto were treated to a night of top-tier musical entertainment, as the one and only John Petrucci performed a sold-out show at Danforth Music Hall in the home stretch of his North American tour. Best known as [...]
In a recent conversation with Sobre La Dosis, drummer Mike Portnoy shared three metal bands that he thinks were able to emerge at the time of the grunge era. Here’s what Portnoy said: “Well, for metal, I would have [...]
During a conversation with Twisted Sister’s Mark Mendoza internet show ”22 Now”, drummer Mike Portnoy talked about Rush, and how it would have been if he would be chosen to tour with Geddy [...]
There’s nothing like a carnival. Especially at night. Where eccentric Carnies and veteran attractions furnish some off-road, temporary grassland with an allure of charm, comfort, a sense of familiarity, and a succulent hint of danger. The hiss, [...]