Jordan Rudess (DREAM THEATER)

DREAM THEATER have just released their newest studio effort “A Dramatic Turn Of Events”. As the title speaks for itself, DREAM THEATER went through some dramatic changes, after parting with drummer Mike Portnoy, who was a key person and leader of the band along with John Petrucci. The band went on to record the new album with the new drummer, Mike Mangini. Jordan Rudess contributed to the new album with his versatile and delicate keyboard sounds, enhancing dynamics to the tunes with his quality techniques, as well as contributing with the songwriting. Jordan talked to us in detail about the new album.

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Derek Sherinian

Derek Sherinian is the Ex-DREAM THEATER keyboard player currently playing for BLACK COUTRY COMMUNION formed by Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham and Joe Bonamassa. Derek is also known for working with Billy Idol and is know releasing an album featuring a hard rock oriented fusion sound.

Participating in the album are Steve Lukather and Simon Philips, who just finished a successful tour to Japan in September as members of TOTO. Steve Stevens, Joe Bonamassa, Tony MacAlpine, Doug Aldrich, and others also take part in the album, all contributing excellent performances.

Derek talks about his album “Oceana” and about the various musicians taking part in the recording.

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Paul Mahon (THE ANSWER)

Produced by Grammy nominee producer Chris Frenchie Smith, THE ANSWER have released their 3rd studio album “Revival”. Paul Mahon is the guitar player of the band, making up an important part of the band’s sound with his thrilling and energetic performances. Paul talked to us about the new album “Revival”.

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Joey Tempest (EUROPE)

EUROPE will be releasing its 3rd live album since the reunion, “LIVE AT SHEPHERD’S BUSH, LONDON”. We asked frontman and main songwriter, Joey Tempest about the latest release.

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Keith Scott

Keith Scott is known for his work as the guitar player of Bryan Adams. We asked Keith about his work with Bryan Adams, as well as about playing guitar.

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Steve Lukather

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Steve Lukather is currently back with the re-united TOTO, scheduled for a Japan tour in September, 2011. Steve Lukather talks about the new best of TOTO album, as well as about playing guitar, his music, and other topics.

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