Portnoy returns after a 13 year hiatus from the group 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 – the…
Trunk will be hosting a massive party this fall in Las Vegas Eddie Trunk is celebrating his 40th year in radio with an all-star party in Las Vegas this fall. Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony as The Other Half (of…
Band’s classic lineup will be inducted in Jan 2023 Celebrated guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, and legendary drummer Mike Portnoy, will Induct the classic lineup of rock icons Twisted Sister into the 2023 Metal Hall of Fame, at the 6th Annual…
Funds raised support WhyHunger More than 100 drummers and percussionists, along with over 50 additional musicians, have joined forces to create Drum Together – a never-before-heard, drum-focused version of The Beatles’ “Come Together,” all to support WhyHunger. A musical and…
Mike Portnoy, Sebastian Bach and Dee Snider are among the artists speaking out Many musicians have some choice words for Spotify Technology SA Chief Executive Daniel Ek who sparked controversy last week after stating artists have to work harder during…
Group will reschedule events when it’s safe to travel The coronavirus has forced Sons of Apollo to cancel their upcoming tour of Europe, Russia and Ukraine. The group made the announcement Wednesday (March 4th), citing health concerns and travel restrictions…
Concert available on multi-format on August 30th 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…
This book is every drummer’s dream It’s not very often we review books here at The Music Universe. I’m not much of a reader myself, but as a drummer, David Frangioni’s Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits From Appice to…
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) — has…
The Winery Dogs have a brand new live project coming out called Dog Years, Live in Santiago & Beyond 2013-2016 (Read my review) for release August 4th via Loud & Proud Records as a Blu-ray/EP and five disc Blu-ray/DVD/2 CD Deluxe Edition. The trio, made up…
Having performed more than 200 shows around the world in four years, The Winery Dogs — Richie Kotzen (lead vocals/guitar), Mike Portnoy (drums), Billy Sheehan (bass) — know how to throw a party! On August 4th, the trio will release Dog…
The Winery Dogs have announced Dog Years, Live in Santiago & Beyond 2013-2016 for release August 4th via Loud & Proud Records. The trio, made up of Richie Kotzen (lead vocals/guitar), Mike Portnoy (drums), Billy Sheehan (bass), have performed more than…