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Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty

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I tried out Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature Guitar Majesty some few months ago at a local guitar store and I really liked it. I have been a fan of Dream Theater and John Petrucci since my radio days in the 1990’s.

My first choice was the Polar Noir model (black). I always like guitars in neutral colors such as black. Then I saw the Iced Crimson model (red); I like it too. Why not add bold colors to my seemingly all-black gears.

Fast forwards a few months, I finally saw the Arctic Dream model (as pictured above) in person. The color-shifting paint-job is amazing. Under certain lighting and viewing angle it is radiating the color green, purple and sometimes black.

For a brief moment, I thought that I should get a 7-string model; as it would have been the first in my arsenal. I then decided to get the 6-string model.

Just a few days ago, an Arctic Dream Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty was delivered to my office. It will take me sone times to get familiar with this San Luis Obispo, USA-made instrument.

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Dream Theater: The Astonishing Autographed Poster

Dream Theater The Astonishing Autograph Poster

Originally set for release date of March 25, 2016 and delayed several times, The Astonishing Boxset is set to ship on June 17, 2016.

To bribe reward Dream Theater fans who preordered the boxset, Roadrunner Records sends out autographed posters of The Astonishing.

I personally can make out James LaBrie’s and John Myung’s autograph. I would assume the on on the top right is Mike Mangini’s. I can’t figure out which one is Jordan Rudess’ and which one is John Petrucci’s.

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Dream Theater announces Mike as the new drummer, replacing their old drummer Mike.

It’s official, Dream Theater announces Mike as their new drummer, replacing their old drummer Mike. That’s Mike Mangini who replaces Mike Portnoy.

The audition process was documented with title “The Spirit Carries On” and can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/roadrunnerrecords.

For those in Germany can view the videos here:

For sure the rest of the band would have no problem calling their new drummer the wrong name. It has always been Mike. Eddie Trunks knew this for a while.

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Backing Tracks: Mike Portnoy Leaves Dream Theater and Rust In Peace: Live.

September 7, 2010

Megadeth – Rust In Peace: Live is released in CD, DVD and Blu-ray forms. Well, not counting the other digital download formats. Rust In Peace 2oth Anniversary Tour marks the return of David Ellefson to Megadeth.

September 8, 2010

Dream Theater announced that Mike Portnoy had parted ways with the band. After 25 years Portnoy decided to take an indefinite hiatus from Dream Theater while the rest of the band are carrying on.

Mike Portnoy has a unique style to drumming that is also a signature sound to Dream Theater. Fans can only wonder what directions Dream Theater will go without Portnoy.

Black Clouds & Silver Linings has now become the last Dream Theater album with Mike Portnoy on Drums. Well, until he rejoins the band sometimes in the future, as fans hope.

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Iron Maiden: “The Final Frontier” details and free song download.

Monday June 7th, 2010 was full of announcements and mostly from Apple with its iPhone 4. At the same time I remembered that Iron Maiden, the legendary Heavy Metal band also had an announcement.

Iron Maiden 15th studio album “The Final Frontier” is scheduled for release Monday August 16th, 2010.

THE FINAL FRONTIER

  1. Satellite 15….The Final Frontier    8:40
  2. El Dorado      6:49
  3. Mother Of Mercy    5:20
  4. Coming Home    5:52
  5. The Alchemist     4:29
  6. Isle Of Avalon    9:06
  7. Starblind    7:48
  8. The Talisman    9:03
  9. The Man Who Would Be King    8:28
  10. When The Wild Wind Blows     10:59

Iron Maiden have made special arrangements for one new album track ‘EL DORADO’ to be made available Worldwide as a FREE digital download MP3. Click here for the free download, as long as you’re not from The U.S.A. because U.S. fans have their own special link.

Iron Maiden will be kicking off THE FINAL FRONTIER 2010 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR with special hippie guest Dream Theater on June 9th, 2010. Check the tour schedule here.

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http://www.ironmaiden.com/

http://www.dreamtheater.net/

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