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15 авг 2013
DREAM THEATER Singer On MIKE PORTNOY Reunion: 'I Don't See It Ever Happening'
 DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie has ruled out the possibility of a reunion with the band's former drummer, Mike Portnoy, saying that Portnoy's replacement, Mike Mangini, "will be our drummer until the day that we finish doing this."
On July 30, Portnoy was asked by Chile's Radio Futuro whether he would one day be willing to reunite with DREAM THEATER and rejoin the band as their drummer. "Sure," he replied. "I would do it in a heartbeat. They are the ones that have closed the door on it. I've only needed a break, and I've had that break. So I'm ready, willing and able. But I honestly don't think they ever will; they've closed their door on it and I think they're too headstrong in having to prove themselves without me. So I wouldn't count on it. But my door is always open."
In a brand new interview with the same radio station, LaBrie was asked to respond to Portnoy's comments. "That possibility, I don't see it ever happening; it's not gonna happen," the singer replied. "Because, first and foremost, Mike Mangini is a full-fledged member of the band now, he's a phenomenal drummer and he's doing everything that we could possibly want as a drummer in a band. He's helping us realize exactly what we wanna do right now musically. And he will be our drummer until the day that we finish doing this, when we conclude. Mike Portnoy was a big part of our past, but I think that's where it's going to remain. He was a drummer from the past. And as far as presently and into the future, it will be Mike Mangini, and we all feel very strongly about that. He's an incredible drummer, he's an incredible asset to the band, and he is fulfilling out wildest dreams as far as what we're doing musically and what we're doing with each album. So that's the way it stands."
Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER more than 27 years ago, abruptly quit the band in September 2010 while on tour with AVENGED SEVENFOLD. He has since been replaced by Mike Mangini (ANNIHILATOR, EXTREME, JAMES LABRIE, STEVE VAI).
Portnoy played on AVENGED SEVENFOLD's latest album, "Nightmare", following the death of that band's drummer, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, and toured with them for the entire second half of 2010.
Portnoy announced his departure from ADRENALINE MOB in June due to "scheduling conflicts." A replacement drummer has not yet been announced.
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15 авг 2013
SABATON – BANNED FROM PLAYING RUSSIA?
 Now political people and organizations are trying to prevent the band from entering Russia due to some uneducated politician who tries to convince the Russian immigration and government that SABATON are nazis.
SABATON now released the following statement:
Did the Nazis win the battle of Stalingrad?
We have been reached by the news that some organizations and political representatives who claims to have studied us has come to the conclusion that Sabaton are a nazi band, and because of that our scheduled appearance at the 70:th anniversary of the battle of Stalingrad should be cancelled. This show is to take place in a few weeks in Volgograd.
Further, these people believe that we will desecrate the Russian flag during our concert (which we have never done and of course have no intention of doing) and they are now trying their best to ban Sabaton from all of Russia!!!
We know that the people of Russia is far more intelligent than this and thus we hope that reason will allow us to play this concert in honor of this historical event and the Sovjet soldiers who fought for their freedom.
Sabaton is and has always been a NON-POLITICAL and NON-RELIGIOUS band and holds a lot of respect to the veterans of war and the heroic and non-selfish acts that was performed in a time of need.
Ps. It should be noted that Sabaton has been awarded honorary membership of the "Scions of the 17:th Airborne Division", an organization that consists of veterans from the very same airborne division who fought against the nazis in "The battle of the Bulge" and "Operation Varsity".
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15 авг 2013
TWILIGHT OF THE GODS
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15 авг 2013
GWAR: New Song 'Bloodbath'
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14 авг 2013
STONE SOUR
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14 авг 2013
SOULFLY: New 'Savages' Studio Footage Featuring
 A new three-minute trailer for SOULFLY's ninth album, "Savages", can be seen below. Due on October 4 via the band's new label home, Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the CD was produced by Terry Date, who is known for his work with such acts as PANTERA, DEFTONES and SOUNDGARDEN, among many others. Guest vocal appearances on "Savages" include SOULFLY bass player Tony Campos, CLUTCH's Neil Fallon, NAPALM DEATH's Mitch Harris, Jamie Hanks of I DECLARE WAR and SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera's son Igor Cavalera (of LODY KONG).
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14 авг 2013
SOIL: 'The Hate Song'
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14 авг 2013
CHANNEL ZERO: Video Tribute To Fallen Drummer
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14 авг 2013
SUBSIGNAL
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14 авг 2013
GRAVE: 'Venial Sin'
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14 авг 2013
OMNIUM GATHERUM
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14 авг 2013
GOREGAST To Release Covered In Skin 7” EP
 German grindcore artists GOREGAST are set to release Covered In Skin, a 7” vinyl EP featuring two newly recorded songs, on September 27th via FDA Rekotz.
The band's first recorded output since 2011's Desechos Humanos, the tunes featured on Covered In Skin will serve as a taste of things to come when Goregast releases their fourth full-length album in the spring of 2014. Expect some of the most rancid, dark, intense and catchy classic death metal set to tape with Covered In Skin. The EP was mixed and mastered by Andreas Hilbert (GOLEM) with cover artwork by Dedy (BADIC ART).
Covered In Skin will be limited to 500 copies. Two editions will be offered, a clear green edition with an embroidered Goregast patch and sticker (100 copies) and a funeral black edition (400 copies, shipped with sticker). T-shirt/vinyl bundles are also available. Preorders for Covered In Skin are now being taken at this location.
Covered In Skin tracklisting:
Side A
‘Covered In Skin’
Side B
‘Mindcreeper’
Check out a teaser clip below:
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14 авг 2013
TOXIC WALTZ Prepare To Release Debut Album
 German thrash metallers TOXIC WALTZ are currently looking for a label to release their debut full-length album.
In early f 2009, Toxic Waltz were founded by lead guitarist Jimi and ex-drummer Tim. Bass guitar player Rahman, vocalist Angelo and rhythm guitarist Alex joined the band soon to form a thrash metal ensemble that is clearly affected by the US Bay Area genre (EXODUS, HEATHEN, DARK ANGEL), neither leaving out influences from other genres nor lacking recognition value.
Toxic Waltz are delivering aggressive, but artistically demanding thrash, characterized by diversified songwriting. The band's unique style and live experience, originated with many smaller gigs, earned them bigger venues. Toxic Waltz shared the stage with well-known bands like SIX FEET UNDER, ALPHA TIGER and DEBAUCHERY.
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14 авг 2013
MESSENGER Stream 'Salvation' Track Featuring PRIMAL FEAR's Ralf Scheepers
 German metallers MESSENGER will release their new album, Starwolf - Pt. I: The Messengers, on September 6th via Massacre Records.
The album was produced by Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, RAZORBACK) at the Empire Studio. Andy Horn is responsible for the mastering at the Red Room Studios. Wiebke Scholz, who has established her reputation in the fantasy and games scene, is responsible for the cover artwork of the album.
Tracklisting:
'Raiders Of Galaxy'
'The Spectre'
'Salvation'
'Pirates Of Space'
'Chosen One'
'Earth, Water And Power'
'Reign Of The Righteous'
'Thousand Suns Of Eternity'
'Starwolf'
'The Path Of Science'
'Born To Face The Wind'
'Salvation':
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14 авг 2013
BOMBUS Premier 'Enter The Night' Video
 Gothenburg, Sweden’s BOMBUS have completed their second video for their Century Media debut album, The Poet And The Parrot. The video for 'Enter The Night', created by former bass Player Ulf Lundèn, who is taking care of all the band artwork, is something really special and shows the detailed love that Ulf took to this piece of art.
Here is what Bombus had to say about the video: "’Enter The Night’ is, obviously since we’re using it as a video track, one of our favorites on the album. The song pretty much sums up what we're about as it starts out as an aggressive rocker and ends on a more barren note. Behind the video is ex Bombus bass player Ulf - who totally has outdone himself with this video - where he let’s Bombus enter and travel through his version of the night. Enjoy and buckle up!"
The Poet And The Parrot will be released on August 26th in Europe and September 17th in North America. The album will be available as limited edition Digipak (with two additional bonus tracks), as standard CD and as gatefold vinyl (180gr. black or dark green version).
The Poet And The Parrot tracklisting:
'Enter The Night'
'The Poet And The Parrot'
'Liars'
'A Safe Passage'
'Apparatus'
'Let Her Die'
'Master The Reality'
'Into The Fire'
'Styx'
'Cut Deep'
Pre-order here.
More on Bombus, including the band's live itinerary, at this location.
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14 авг 2013
Italy's BRAIN DEAD Stream 'Pay For A Better Life' Single
 For a limited time, Italian old-school thrashers BRAIN DEAD are streaming their new single, 'Pay For A Better Life', to be featured on the band's forthcoming new album, expected in fall 2013.
Listen to the track below:
Brain Dead lineup:
Felix Liuni - Lead and Backing Vocals
Daniele Vitello - Lead and Rhythm Guitar
Davide Ricca- Lead and Rhythm Guitar
Alberto Rossetti- Bass
Daniel Giovanetto - Drums
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14 авг 2013
CORPSET - No Rest Album Due September 20th; Details Revealed
 Finnish death thrash metal band CORPSET will release their sophomore album, No Rest, on September 20th via Violent Journey. The album was recorded by Jussi Kulomaa at MSTR-studios, Tampere during 2012.
No Rest tracklisting:
'No Rest'
'Piss On My Grave'
'Pitch Black'
'Lord Of The Flies'
'Prophet's Opiate'
'War Inside'
'You Sin'
'Futile'
'Let The Shit Hit The Fan'
'No Rest' video:
Corpset line-up:
Antti Murtonen - vocals
Jari Kelloniemi - guitar
Jami Heikkala - guitar
Timo Hanhijoki - drums
Arto Tissari - bass
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14 авг 2013
CANDLELIGHT RED Release New Single / Video 'Feel The Same'; Tour Dates Announced With CANDLEBOX And SICK PUPPIES
 CANDLELIGHT RED are rising fast within the ranks of bands that specialize in hard rock with killer hooks, as evidenced by their latest release, Reclamation, and the new single/video, 'Feel The Same'. Directed by Wade Spencer and shot while the band was on tour earlier this summer, the clip continues the band's winning tradition of striking music videos, which showcases the excitement of their live show but shows Candlelight Red on the road behind the scenes.
Hailing from Williamsport, PA, and comprised of Ryan Hoke - lead vocals, Jeremy Edge - guitar/backing vocals, Jamie Morral- bass/backing vocals, and Tanner Wayne - drums, Edge recently offered his thoughts on the 'Feel The Same' video: "Since this is a much mellower tune for us, we thought it would be cool to give fans a glimpse of life on tour as well as the sacrifices we all make to be away from family and friends to go out and do what we love most... travel over the country playing music and trying to win over new fans!"
Reclamation was issued on June 4th, and was produced by SEVENDUST's Morgan Rose and recorded at Architekt Studios in Butler,NJ. Taking over drum duties is Tanner Wayne, who replaced Brian Dugan (due to family obligations). Wayne previously was a member of the bands CHIODOS and SCARY KIDS SCARING KIDS, and has toured with LMFAO, UNDEROATH, and EMMURE.
The new look Candlelight Red lineup will continue touring throughout the summer and fall, as dates with CANDLEBOX (in August) and then SICK PUPPIES (in September) have been announced. Also, VIP Packages are available at this location, for fans to enjoy the ultimate Candlelight Red experience.
Tour dates:
August
13 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
14 - West Warwick, RI - Manchester 65 (with Candlebox)
16 - Patchogue, NY - The Emporium (with Candlebox)
21 - Monroe, LA - Live Oaks (with Candlebox)
23 - Baton Rouge, LA - Varsity Theatre (with Candlebox)
24 - Lafayette, LA - The District (with Candlebox)
September
1 - Madison, WI - WJJO presents "A Taste of Madison"
3 - Denver, CO - Gothic (with Sick Puppies)
4 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot (with Sick Puppies)
6 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory (with Sick Puppies)
7 - Eugene, OR - WOW Hall (with Sick Puppies)
9 - San Francisco, CA - Independent (with Sick Puppies)
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14 авг 2013
THRAWSUNBLAT Drummer Rae Amitay Unleashes IMMORTAL BIRD; Debut EP In The Works, Live Show Confirmed For Chicago
 IMMORTAL BIRD is a dark, visceral, and occasionally grotesque-sounding metal trio founded by Rae Amitay (THRAWSUNBLAT, ex-MARES OF THRACE) in early 2013. As summer comes to a close, their debut four-track EP, Akrasia, is poised to emerge. The EP will feature Amitay on drums and vocals, Evan Berry (WILDERUN) on guitar, and John Picillo (WITHOUT WAVES) on bass. Live drumming duties will be handled by Garry Naples (NOVEMBERS DOOM, KASTASYDE).
Immortal Bird enters Lo-Tech Laboratories with Jeff Ziulo this week for tracking, and the EP will be mixed by the legendary Kurt Ballou of CONVERGE and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
The band's debut show will take place in Chicago, IL at Grandbar with DOWNFALL OF GAIA, BLACK TABLE, and ZAIUS on September 13th.
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14 авг 2013
BELIEVE Stream 'The Warmest Sun In Winter' Track
 Polish art/prog-rockers BELIEVE are streaming the title track of their new album. Listen to 'The Wamest Sun In Winter' below:
Believe's fifth studio album, The Warmest Sun In Winter, was released on April 22nd in Europe and May 7th in North America (via MVD). The cover artwork for the album can be seen below:
The new material was recorded in Mirek Gil’s studio. The album will include eight brand new tracks, as well as 'Please Go Home', a song written in memory of Robert Roszak, Polish journalist and a friend of the band. The mastering was done in Master & Servant in Germany.
More on Believe at this location.
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14 авг 2013
PUTRESCENCE Release Video For 'Squeeze And Squint Until Your Eyes Water'
 Canadian gore grinders PUTRESCENCE have posted their brand new video, for the song 'Squeeze And Squint Until Your Eyes Water'.
Putrescence just celebrated their 10 year anniversary as one of Canada's premiere gore grind bands. Having toured with IMPALED, FUCK THE FACTS, two performances at theMaryland Deathfest; and several festival performances across Europe, there are no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Putrescence plan to release a 7'' vinyl and a new full length album in 2014, followed by a Canadian tour and more festival performances.
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14 авг 2013
Spain's A TEMPERED HEART Ink Deal With Art Gates Records
 Art Gates Records has announced the signing of Spain's A TEMPERED HEART. This psychedelic combo from Barcelona was formed in 2009 and their sound is characterized by dark and fragile melodies, forcefulness, electronic base and very authentic and personal vocals.
The lyrics of the band are based on the connection between “what is real and what is non” in this world, of an inward, possessing and emotional charged, fusing feelings, sensations, experiences and thoughts. A combination which has been essential to receive outstanding reviews from the specialized press.
After one EP and a successful first album entitled An Eerie Sense Of Calm, A Tempered Heart are currently immersed in the composition process of their new and second album, which will be released in the first months of 2014.
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14 авг 2013
BLUES PILLS To Release Devil Man EP
 Up and coming multicultural blues rock outfit BLUES PILLS have announced the release of their brand new Devil Man EP, to be released on October 18th via Nuclear Blast Records. The title will be available as digisleeve CD, 10“ vinyl (available in different and exclusive colours) and digital download. Pre-order here.
Tracklisting:
'Devil Man'
'The River'
'Time Is Now'
'Dig In'
Commented the band: "Devil Man was one of the first songs we wrote, but it's still one of our favorites to play. It's just a simple riff, with a good melody, played with lots of energy. The message is simple, and it's about anyone who you consider to be your enemy! 'The River' is the softest and saddest song we have. The lyrics are basically about searching for answers to life's questions. 'Time Is Now' is all about living in the present, and enjoying the moment. Live today! 'Dig In' - we tried to play with the dynamics of the song quite a bit. It showcases our delicate side as well as our heavy side. The lyrics are about living according to your own beliefs as opposed to what you are told to believe, and not blindly buying into something.“
Right in time for the release of Devil Man, on October 18th Blues Pills will play a special show for WDR Rockpalast at Crossroads Festival, Harmonie/Bonn, Germany. | 0 | |
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14 авг 2013
BLACK SABBATH
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14 авг 2013
HALESTORM Singer Joins DEVICE
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14 авг 2013
SKELETONWITCH
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14 авг 2013
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: New Song 'Home For Grave' Available For Streaming
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14 авг 2013
SAVATAGE: 'Streets: A Rock Opera' Narrated Version Reissue Detailed
 earMUSIC has announced the long-awaited final chapter of the successful SAVATAGE reissues series. Previously unreleased and originally only intended for the Broadway rendition, "Streets: A Rock Opera" — the groundbreaking album by SAVATAGE — is now available including its original narration parts.
To complete this extraordinary release and to award the many fans who have shown dedication and love for SAVATAGE's legacy, the final chapter of this reissue series will feature the band's favorite videos. Released for the first time on DVD and restored from the original tapes, the video collection spans from SAVATAGE's 1987's video "Hall Of The Mountain King" until 1996's "One Child".
As on all previous chapters of the SAVATAGE reissues series, the album includes newly written liner notes by Jon Oliva, who is sharing his memories about all SAVATAGE videos.
Fans looking for unreleased and rare bonus tracks will be happy to discover a lot of extra audio content on the DVD: "Shotgun Innocence", "Forever After", one instrumental acoustic version of "Voyage", live versions of "Stare Into The Sun" and "Conversation Piece" recorded in Japan (but NOT included on the official live CD) and the piano version of "Sleep". The bonus track "Larry Elbows" deserves a special mention: this previously unreleased song didn't make it on the original "Streets: A Rock Opera" album due to time limits and is finally available to all the fans that never forgot the creativity and the energy of this extraordinary band.
"I'm really excited for this version of 'Streets' to finally be released," says Jon Oliva. "It was something different, an idea that Paul O'Neill had to take the progressive rock opera format to a bigger and better place than anything we had done, and anything I had heard anyone else doing before. This version of the album has only been floating around on bootlegs."
CD "Streets: A Rock Opera: Narrated Version"
01. Streets
02. Narration To "Jesus"
03. Jesus Saves (Original Version)
04. Narration To "Tonight He Grins Again"
05. Tonight He Grins Again
06. Narration To "Strange Reality"
07. Strange Reality
08. Narration To "A Little Too Far"
09. A Little Too Far
10. Narration To "You're Alive"
11. You're Alive
12. Narration To "Sammy And Tex"
13. Sammy And Tex
14. Narration To "St. Patrick's"
15. St. Patrick's
16. Narration To "Can You Hear Me Now"
17. Can You Hear Me Now
18. Narration To "New York City Don't Mean Nothing"
19. New York City Don't Mean Nothing
20. Narration To "Ghost In The Ruins"
21. Ghost In The Ruins
22. Narration To "If I Go Away"
23. If I Go Away
24. Narration To "Agony And Ecstasy"
25. Agony And Ecstasy
26. Narration To "Heal My Soul"
27. Heal My Soul
28. Narration To "Somewhere In Time
29. Somewhere In Time
30. Believe
Bonus Track
31. Larry Elbows (previously unreleased)
DVD The Video Collection
01. Hall Of The Mountain King
02. 24 Hrs. Ago
03. Gutter Ballet
04. When The Crowds Are Gone
05. Jesus Saves
06. Edge Of Thorns
07. Sleep
08. Handful Of Rain
09. One Child
Bonus Audio Tracks
01. Sleep (piano version)
02. Stare Into The Sun (Live In Japan)
03. Conversation Piece (Live In Japan)
04. Voyage (Al Pitrelli acoustic instrumental)
05. Shotgun Innocence
06. Forever After
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14 авг 2013
CRAIG GOLDY Says DIO DISCIPLES Are Planning To Record Original Material
 Greg Prato of Songfacts recently conducted an interview with former DIO and current DIO DISCIPLES guitarist Craig Goldy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.
Songfacts: How has it been touring with DIO DISCIPLES so far?
Craig Goldy: It's good. For those who love Ronnie [James Dio] and miss him, which all of us do, that's the hard part. And then the easy part is seeing people enjoy the music again, because the main key was to keep Ronnie's memory alive. So the people that go with us, like Tim "Ripper" Owens [JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN] and Oni Logan [LYNCH MOB], and at the beginning Toby Jepson [LITTLE ANGELS], they all had a heart for Ronnie, because they were either close friends or close to the inner circle of the Dio family. So with that heart, they performed that music that way. And it would come across. So we never knew when, but there was always going to be a special moment when a group of people gather together in the same room for the same purpose with the same heart, mind, and spirit. Something very special happens because of that. That's usually what happens during the performances: there's a moment when the band and the audience connect as one and you can see people just singing to the sky and tears rolling down their cheeks, because they miss him so much, and the music has made such an impression on them because it's been a big part of their lives throughout the years. It's like a memorial service in every city and country we go to. That part of it is really amazing.
Songfacts: Has there been any talk about DIO DISCIPLES doing an album of all new material?
Craig: Yes. In fact, I've been working on some original material recently, and at Ronnie's memorial service — the public memorial service — I stated that when I ever did another original material project, that I want to make sure that I utilize the things that I learned from him and that would hopefully make him proud. So when Wendy Dio heard the songs that I've been working on, she said, "Wow, Ronnie would be really proud of you." That was real special. So we're probably in the first phase of what would be a live CD with a couple of bonus tracks of original material.
Songfacts: So the plan is to first do that and then work on a whole new album?
Craig: Yes. And we want to make sure that people don't think we're trying to replace Ronnie. Like a lot of bands who have had members either leave or die, they go on with the same name and for the same purpose, and some fans get bummed out about that. We're not trying to do that. It's just if we do do a full album of original material, it's not replacing him. It would be our way of saying, "Hey, this is what we've learned from him, this is what the man means to us." It would be in the spirit of keeping his memory alive and honoring him in some way.
Read the entire interview at Songfacts.
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Dream Theater
