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Dream Theater Announce The Return Of Drummer Mike Portnoy
by Michael Major - October 25, 2023 Dream Theater announces the return of drummer Mike Portnoy in a highly anticipated reunion. Find out more about this exciting news in the article. He joins longtime members, vocalist James LaBrie and keyboardist Jordan Rudess.... 
The Winery Dogs Release New Album 'III'
by Michael Major - February 05, 2023 III follows in the paw steps of their first two albums, once again being self-produced by the band—Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan—and mixed by longtime band associate Jay Ruston. Even without radio airplay, videos for the first two songs to be released from the album—“Xanadu” and “Mad Wo... 
THE WINERY DOGS Release New Song 'Mad World'
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023 Set for release February 3 on the band’s Three Dog Music label (via Burnside Distribution/The Orchard), III follows in the paw steps of their first two albums, once again being self-produced by the band—Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan—and mixed by longtime band associate Jay Ruston.... 
THE WINERY DOGS to Release New Album 'III' in February
by Michael Major - November 21, 2022 It’s been, well, a literal dog’s age since the vibrant powerhouse trio known as THE WINERY DOGS--RICHIE KOTZEN, MIKE PORTNOY, and BILLY SHEEHAN--marked their recording territory with new music. But now, following a seven-year break from the studio, THE WINERY DOGS are back in full force with their a... 
John Petrucci Announces More Dates To Solo Tour
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022 The shows in Boston, MA (October 7th); New York, NY (October 13th) and Washington, DC (October 15th) were announced last month, and fans demanded more performances after learning that the tour would feature former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy and legendary bassist Dave LaRue all on the same st... 
John Petrucci Announces First Headlining Solo Tour
by Michael Major - July 13, 2022 The historic tour will run through October and November and promises to be an unforgettable night of live musicianship. The first three shows are scheduled for Boston, MA (October 7th); New York, NY (October 13th) and Washington, DC (October 15th). The recently reunited all-female Meanstreak will be... 
Damon Johnson's New Album Out Tomorrow
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 18, 2021 Battle Lessons was recorded in Damon’s adopted hometown of Nashville, produced and mixed by multi-platinum producer/mixer, Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, Evanescence, Rush, Stone Sour and more).... 
DISTRICT 97 To Release New Live Album 'Screenplay'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 09, 2021 Chicago prog legends DISTRICT 97 will be releasing a new live album called “Screenplay” featuring well over 2 hours of music across 2 CDs on March 26, 2021! ... 
DAMON JOHNSON & The Get Ready Debut New Video for 'Battle Lessons'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 13, 2021 Debuting today on Vevo, the new video for the title track to Damon Johnson and The Get Ready’s upcoming album, Battle Lessons, due out February 19, 2021 via Double Dragon Records.... 
Damon Johnson Announces New Band and Album 'Damon Johnson & The Get Ready'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2020 Today, internationally renowned guitarslinger, vocalist, songwriter, Damon Johnson announces the release of his new album Battle Lessons, due January 22, 2021 via Double Dragon Records.... 
Sons of Apollo Launch Video For 'Asphyxiation'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 24, 2020 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)—recently released their second studio album MMXX to m... 
Sons Of Apollo Release New Album MMXX
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2020 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ringing in the new decade with a sonic boom with... 
Sons Of Apollo Launch Video For 'Desolate July'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2020 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ringing in the new decade with a sonic boom with... 
Sons of Apollo Launch 'Fall to Ascend' Video
by Abigail Charpentier - December 13, 2019 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in the new decade with a sonic boo... 
Sons of Apollo Announce New Album MMXX
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2019 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in the new decade with a sonic boo... 
Sons of Apollo to Ring in the New Decade with Second Studio Album
by Abigail Charpentier - November 06, 2019 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in the new decade with a sonic boo... 
Modern Prog Band District 97 To Tour In Support of New Album Release 'Screens'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 24, 2019 District 97 is undoubtedly the most musically adventurous rock band in the world to feature an American Idol Top 10 Female Finalist. For over a decade, this quintet from Chicago has melded an adventurous instrumental prowess with the look, sound, and stage presence of Leslie Hunt. Through world tour... 
SONS OF APOLLO Announces 2020 'MMXX Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2019 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--is currently finishing up their second album which w... 
Drummer Jordan Cannata (Adrenaline Mob, Stereo Satellite) On European Tour with Dark Sky Choir
by Tori Hartshorn - July 17, 2019 Drummer Jordan Cannata (Adrenaline Mob, Stereo Satellite), who recently toured with Doro Pesch of Warlock, is currently on a European tour with Dark Sky Choir. Jordan, who is represented by Rock'D Management Group and Grand Slam Productions along with Stereo Satellite, will release their debut album... 
Sons Of Apollo Announce LIVE WITH THE PLOVDIV PSYCHOTIC SYMPHONY Release
by Tori Hartshorn - June 03, 2019 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)—are pleased to announce the release of 'Live With The... 
MURDER IN THE FRONT ROW to Premiere in San Francisco
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 20, 2019 Murder In The Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story will premiere next month on Saturday, April 20 at AMC Kabuki 8 in San Francisco, CA at 1pm. Directed by Adam Dubin(Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right to Party" & 'No Sleep 'til Brooklyn"), the film contains over fifty interviews ... 
Double Dragon Records to Release Damon Johnson's 'Memoirs of an Uprising'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2019 Double Dragon Records is thrilled to announce the upcoming solo debut from Nashville based singer/songwriter/guitarist, Damon Johnson. The self-produced album, Memoirs of an Uprising, will be available on all digital formats, as well as a limited run of red vinyl, beginning March 8, 2019. Pressing... 
Damon Johnson Premieres Debut Video For Single SHIVERING, SHIVERING
by Tori Hartshorn - February 08, 2019 Today, Guitar World premieres the debut video from Memoirs of an Uprising, the self-produced new album from singer/songwriter/guitarist, Damon Johnson. The clip for the single “Shivering Shivering” was directed by Chris Hopkins and shot on location in Nashville. Double Dragon Records will release t... 
The Premiere Of The Documentary Film BAND VS BRAND To Screen At The Hall Of Heavy Metal History Gala
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2019 The premiere of BAND VS BRAND, a feature-length documentary film directed by Bob Nalbandian (Director of the Inside Metal series) will make its screening debut on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove just prior to the annual The Hall of Heavy Metal History Gala. The documen... |
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