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Mike Portnoy Urges SKID ROW To Reunite With Sebastian Bach: “Do It For The Fans”

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy opened up about his return to the progressive metal band after more than a…

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Mike Portnoy: OZZY OSBOURNE’s Death Had Bigger Impact Than EDDIE VAN HALEN’s

Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy recently offered a heartfelt and candid reflection on the death of Ozzy Osbourne, calling the legendary singer’s passing one of the most profound losses the…

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Mike Portnoy Completes Recording Drums For Next DREAM THEATER Album: “We Are All Blown Away”

The upcoming Dream Theater album is currently in progress. Mike Portnoy, the band’s drummer, has finished recording his parts for the next album, and now it’s John Petrucci’s turn. Petrucci…

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James LaBrie On DREAM THEATER Reunion With Mike Portnoy: “Welcome Home”

The news drummer Mike Portnoy rejoined Dream Theater was astonishing, the band received positive feedback from fans all over the world regarding this piece of news. Not only the fans…

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DREAM THEATER Announces Return Of Founding Member Mike Portnoy

Grammy-winning progressive music titans DREAM THEATER have announced the return of drummer Mike Portnoy to the group. Portnoy will reunite with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung, forming the…

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MIKE PORTNOY Blasts Drummers Who Talk Trash About LARS ULRICH

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…

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MIKE PORTNOY Confirms He Will Be The Drummer For TWISTED SISTER’s Reunion Performance

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 we’re…

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MIKE PORTNOY Says He Never Meant To Insult MATT SORUM For Playing ‘Exact Same Fill 37 Times’ On ‘November Rain’

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 fill” on…

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Concert Reviews

GIG REVIEW: An Evening With JOHN PETRUCCI, MIKE PORTNOY, DAVE LARUE & MEANSTREAK Live at Danforth Music Hall, Toronto

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…

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GALLERY

GALLERY: An Evening With JOHN PETRUCCI, MIKE PORTNOY, DAVE LARUE & MEANSTREAK Live at Danforth Music Hall, Toronto

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…

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Mike Portnoy Urges SKID ROW To Reunite With Sebastian Bach: “Do It For The Fans”

Mike Portnoy: OZZY OSBOURNE’s Death Had Bigger Impact Than EDDIE VAN HALEN’s

Mike Portnoy Completes Recording Drums For Next DREAM THEATER Album: “We Are All Blown Away”

James LaBrie On DREAM THEATER Reunion With Mike Portnoy: “Welcome Home”

DREAM THEATER Announces Return Of Founding Member Mike Portnoy

MIKE PORTNOY Blasts Drummers Who Talk Trash About LARS ULRICH

MIKE PORTNOY Confirms He Will Be The Drummer For TWISTED SISTER’s Reunion Performance

MIKE PORTNOY Says He Never Meant To Insult MATT SORUM For Playing ‘Exact Same Fill 37 Times’ On ‘November Rain’

GIG REVIEW: An Evening With JOHN PETRUCCI, MIKE PORTNOY, DAVE LARUE & MEANSTREAK Live at Danforth Music Hall, Toronto

GALLERY: An Evening With JOHN PETRUCCI, MIKE PORTNOY, DAVE LARUE & MEANSTREAK Live at Danforth Music Hall, Toronto

Nikki Sixx Shuts Down Las Vegas Residency Cancellation Rumors; Says MOTLEY CRUE Will Rock

Mike Tramp to Vito Bratta: “Let’s Reunite WHITE LION” – Bratta Says No

NIKKI SIXX Reflects on MICK MARS Tattoo: “I Was His Biggest Fan, Then He Betrayed Us”

GARBAGE Announce Final U.S. Tour: “All Beautiful Things Come to an End”

GENE SIMMONS on Gen Z: “You Don’t Deserve Free Healthcare or Living”

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