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Album Review: Dream Theater’s A DRAMATIC TURN OF EVENTS

October 18, 2011

There’s been quite a lot of drama over the past year for progressive metal band Dream Theater. In September 2010, drummer Mike Portnoy, one of the founding members, shocked everyone when he announced he would be leaving the band. He had served as spokesperson, co-producer for many of their albums (along with guitarist John Petrucci), [...]

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Get an Official Inside Look into Dream Theater’s Search for a New Drummer

April 18, 2011

Dream Theater is my all-time favorite band, and like other legions of avid fans, I was crushed when I learned that drummer Mike Portnoy had left the band. DT lovers have gone through months of torturous speculation about who the new drummer will be. Now, Dream Theater is offering an inside look at their audition [...]

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New Pain of Salvation Video Violates YouTube Policy

March 31, 2011

When I came across a story on Blabbermouth.com about progressive band Pain of Salvation‘s newly released video, “Where It Hurts”, I eagerly scrolled down the page to check it out. Unfortunately, all I found was a black-and-white screen informing me that the video had been removed as a violation of YouTube‘s policy on nudity or [...]

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Post-Holiday Round Up: What We Unwrapped in 2010

January 3, 2011

As I mentioned yesterday, Viola and I enjoyed some time off with family and some quiet time with each other.  We celebrated well and like good music geeks, we gave each other and received and nice eclectic mix of things.  So to start things off, I thought I’d share what we’ve been listening to that [...]

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Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess to Premiere Explorations in the US, with Special Guest James LaBrie

December 21, 2010

I’m so jealous of the citizens of Tarrytown, NY. According to the Ytse Times, Dream Theater keyboard wizard Jordan Rudess will be making a rare solo appearance at the Tarrytown Music Hall on January 23. Along with special guest DT vocalist James LaBrie, the performance will include music from Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, and [...]

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Animals as Leaders Guitarist Does Serious Guitar Tapping

December 18, 2010

If you haven’t heard of Animals as Leaders, then allow me to introduce you to an amazing progressive metal band.  I learned about Animals as Leaders about a year ago when Viola heard about them and forwarded me link to check out. My initial reaction was “wow” these guys have some serious chops. I bought [...]

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Album Review: Static Impulse by James LaBrie

October 29, 2010

Static Impulse is James LaBrie‘s most well-rounded and daring solo project to date. Many listeners have been put off by drummer Peter Wildoer‘s screaming vocals in several of the tracks. But those who can set aside their preconceptions will find a healthy balance of muscular metal, rock tunes (minus the growls), and a sensitive ballad. [...]

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Katatonia Apologizes For Rough Minnesota Show Because of Robbers

September 20, 2010

On Friday, Viola and I had the opportunity to meet Katatonia and attend the concert here in Chicago.  In fact, I was starting to put thoughts of the evening’s show down when I received the news that Katatonia had a rough show the next day in Minnesota because gear was stolen.  This is a real [...]

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Download New Song From Static Impulse by James LaBrie

September 15, 2010

We are making today’s post short and sweet. Viola and I are really excited about the new album Static Impulse by James LaBrie, scheduled for release on September 27 overseas and September 28 here in the US. Today, a new song, “Mislead”, was made available for download. But you either have to post a message [...]

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Album Review: Road Salt One by Pain of Salvation

September 10, 2010

Pain of Salvation is a band I learned about several years ago while working in a performing arts library. I think it was 2005 when one of the student workers I managed learned about my passion for progressive metal and suggested I check them out.  That year, Viola gave me Remedy Lane for my birthday.  [...]

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