Altsounds — The recent announcement that current *Rhythm* cover star *Mike Mangini* would be joining *DREAM THEATER*, replacing departed drummer *Mike Portnoy* caused such fanfare that Mangini was a *trending* topic on *Twitter*, second only to the Royal Wedding... more info

Guardian Music — With the 'big four' thrash bands all playing sonisphere, Louis Pattison steels himself for a summer of metalHeavy metal is back. Of course, true metalheads would say that it has never been away. Metal isn't a trend that comes and goes – it's sturdy... more info

Metal Injection — On this edition of Heavy Metal Happy Hour I've enlisted some help from my buddy Jake Bowen of Periphery. He sent over 15 of his favorite tracks just for you guys to rock out to including cuts from Dream Theater, Pantera, Cloudkicker, Veil of Maya, BT... more info

ContactMusic — Former Extreme drummer Mike Mangini has replaced Mike Portnoy in Dream Theater following a three-day audition process in New York. Portnoy quit the band last summer (10), but guitarist John Petrucci is thrilled with the new addition. He states,... more info

Metal Injection — Phew! I thought this charade would never end, but Dream Theater has in fact announced Mike Portnoy's replacement by welcoming Mike Mangini! It kind of makes me wonder if the fact they both share the same first name has anything to do with it. Yo... more info

Metalsucks — Confirming what many astute MS commenters and anyone with a brain suspected since this whole cheesy video series began, the new Dream Theater drummer is Mike Mangini, as revealed in the third and final part of their video series documenting their sea... more info

Metalsucks — (click to view video. no embeds allowed.) And the search for a Mike Portnoy seat-warmer until he inevitably returns to Dream Theater continues with DT TV Episode 2! I’ll admit it… I’m definitely enjoying this documentary, cheesy as it may be. I... more info

Metalsucks — If you thought the trailer Dream Theater released last week teasing their new drummer announcement was corny… boy, have we got something for you today. Dream Theater are going all out with their drummer search and milking it for all it’s worth wi... more info

Metal Injection — Sometimes I think the only thing sillier than watching a band fall apart in public, is watching them desperately try to pick up the pieces by drawing attention to their public issues in over dramatic ways. Apparently post-Portnoy Dream Theater doesn&... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The Caulden Road is a collaborative online modern rock band formed by Alan Lastufka and Christian Caldeira. The band works internationally, from Toronto and Chicago, writing songs via email and combining over a decade of professional musical exper... more info