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Concert Review: Lyric Opera of Chicago – Damnation of Faust By Hector Berlioz

March 9, 2010

A successful theatrical production needs to captivate an audience with a combination of stage design, lighting and a powerful cast.   The current run of Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Damnation of Faust by Hector Berlioz is well worth experiencing because of all three of these elements.  The visual experience of the opera was as impressive as [...]

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Madder Morten Release New Music Video, “Where Dream and Day Collide”

March 7, 2010

Madder Mortem is releasing a collection of new songs with its new EP, Where Dream and Day Collide, due out this May on Peaceville Records.  The EP contains three brand new songs from the Madder’s warped imaginations, along with the single and album versions of the title track, taken from the 2009 release, Eight Ways.
The [...]

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Iron Maiden and Dream Theater To Tour Together This Summer In The US

March 4, 2010

That’s right ladies and gents, this is the real deal.  Starting on June 9, Dream Theater will be the opening act for Iron Maiden.  Furthermore, Dream Theater will finally have the chance to perform at Madison Square Garden.   In the long history of the band, Dream Theater has never performed at the venue.
I can’t even [...]

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Michel Lauzière Plays Mozart On Bottles While Roller Blading

March 1, 2010

I tried posting the following over the weekend, and I thought I had.  However, it looks like there was hiccup. So this is take two…
Late last week, I stumbled across across the a fun and entertaining video.  Michel Lauzière considers himself the “Master of Unusual Comedy”.  Making an appearance on the Letterman show, Lauziere plays [...]

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Riccardo Muti Announces 2010/11 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Season

February 25, 2010

Today marks the beginning of a new era for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as Riccardo Muti steps in as music director for the 2010/11 season.  During a press conference held earlier today, which was streamed live over the Internet, Muti set the stage by saying he “doesn’t believe in themes” and hopes to regularly include [...]

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Album Review: Orphaned Land – The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR

February 22, 2010

Music has a way of tearing down walls and bringing people together.  Orphaned Land, self-labeled as “Jewish Muslim Metal” or “Middle Eastern Progressive Metal,” has managed to find support from both Muslims and Jews.  Considering the ongoing friction in the region, I find this astounding.
I am a newbie to the musical world of Orphaned Land.  [...]

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Survivors of Tragic Great White Nightclub Fire To Gather on Anniversary

February 20, 2010

Wow.  It’s been seven years since the tragedy when more than 100 people join died while attending a Great White concert.  Tonight about 50 survivors are expected to visit the site.   The fire at the West Warwick club began when pyrotechnics from the rock band Great White ignited cheap soundproofing foam around the stage, engulfing [...]

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Steven Tyler Back, Aerosmith Soap Opera Over?

February 18, 2010

If you are an Aerosmith fan,  then you’ve undoubtedly been annoyed by the ongoing public soap opera surrounding Stephen Tyler.  The on again, off again antics are getting a bit old.  In a recent post, I mentioned how Aerosmith will most likely fail producing another album without the legendary rock singer.
Now, as it turns out, [...]

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Avenged Sevenfold Enters Studio, Mike Portnoy To Sit In For “The Rev” (Updated)

February 18, 2010

The metal world was stunned by the sudden death of Avenged Sevenfold drummer, James “The Rev” Sullivan.  A few days after, Mike Portnoy, drummer from Dream Theater, published some heartfelt remarks.  Sullivan had mentioned several times throughout his career how Portnoy’s was a major influence.
In an incredible act of kindness and respect for the former [...]

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