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Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has expressed regret over the way he left the prog metal five-piece and “hurt” his bandmates.

Portnoy, who co-founded Dream Theater in 1985 and also serves as a key songwriter, surprisingly departed the Boston/New York outfit in 2010, wanting to explore other creative outlets. He returned in 2023 and performs on their latest album, Parasomnia.

In a new interview with Tom Power of Canada’s CBC Radio One, Portnoy calls his decision to step away from Dream Theater “selfish”, but adds that he would have regretted not taking the leap to try other things.

“The first step [to rejoining the band] was I needed to mend the personal relationships with all four of the other guys in the band,” says Portnoy (via Blabbermouth), “’cause I know I hurt them when I left them, and I always felt really bad about that.”

He continues: “I made a decision that essentially was very selfish, leaving the band at… We had just played Madison Square Garden with Iron Maiden and then, like, a month later I left the band. It’s, like, everything was full steam ahead at that point, but I made a selfish decision that I needed to scratch an itch, or else I would’ve regretted not leaving.”

Diving further into the “regret” he would have felt had he not left Dream Theater, the drummer says: “I love that expression, ‘It’s better to regret something you have done than something you haven’t done,’ and that’s kind of where I was at. It was like, ‘Man, if I don’t follow my heart and try some other things, I’m gonna forever wonder what if.’ So I needed to do it.”

Thankfully, Portnoy was able to mend fences with his bandmates. He describes the process as “slow”, starting by “hanging out socially” with founding guitarist John Petrucci. “Our families are our friends,” he explains. “Our wives used to play in a band together. Our kids are friends. So we started getting together for the holidays and just doing stuff with our families.”

During his 13-year absence, Portnoy played in Avenged Sevenfold, The Winery Dogs, Twisted Sister and others, and he was replaced in Dream Theater by Mike Mangini. Mangini amicably departed the band upon Portnoy’s return and released a solo album, Invisible Signs, a few weeks later.

Dream Theater released Parasomnia in February to critical and fan acclaim. In Metal Hammer, this writer awarded it a glowing four-star review.

“To even have a chance of meeting the hype, Parasomnia needed to be immaculate, and it stands as an achievement beyond expectation,” he wrote. “Not only have the ‘old’ Dream Theater returned in majestic form, they’re as innovative as they were the first time they rode side-by-side.”

The band are playing headline shows and festival sets across Europe this summer. See their website for dates and details.

Korn emerged from Bakersfield, California, in 1993, bringing an innovative approach that significantly reshaped the landscape of heavy music. Originally formed by members Jonathan Davis, James “Munky” Shaffer, Brian “Head” Welch, Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, and David Silveria, Korn quickly distinguished themselves with their unique blend of heavy metal, hip-hop, and alternative rock, effectively pioneering the nu-metal genre.

Their self-titled debut album, Korn, released in 1994, made an immediate impact on the music scene with its aggressive sound, emotive lyrics, and compelling rhythms. This groundbreaking record featured influential tracks such as “Blind” and “Shoots and Ladders,” laying a robust foundation for their rapidly growing fanbase. The raw authenticity and emotional depth of their music resonated widely, establishing Korn as a leading voice in heavy music.

Korn’s mainstream breakthrough came with their 1998 album Follow the Leader, which included massive hits like “Freak on a Leash” and “Got the Life.” The innovative music videos and extensive MTV airplay further propelled their popularity, earning them widespread commercial success. Their subsequent album, Issues (1999), solidified their mainstream appeal, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and showcasing their evolving sound and thematic maturity.

Throughout their impressive career, Korn has released fourteen studio albums, consistently experimenting and evolving their style. Notable albums include Untouchables (2002), See You on the Other Side (2005), and The Serenity of Suffering (2016), each receiving significant acclaim and contributing to their legacy. Their dedicated approach to their music has earned Korn several prestigious awards, including two Grammy Awards, one for Best Short Form Music Video for “Freak on a Leash” in 2000 and another for Best Metal Performance for “Here to Stay” in 2003.

Korn’s widespread acclaim stems from their relentless innovation and genuine lyrical content, tackling themes such as personal trauma, mental health struggles, and social alienation. Their music has created a deep emotional connection with their audience, allowing listeners to find solace and understanding within their songs. Their powerful live performances, characterized by intensity and emotional honesty, have further endeared them to a global fanbase.

Outside of their music, Korn has engaged in numerous social and charitable endeavors. Notably, Jonathan Davis has actively supported causes such as mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Brian “Head” Welch openly shares his personal struggles and recovery experiences, inspiring others dealing with similar issues. The band’s willingness to address sensitive topics publicly underscores their genuine care for their fans and broader societal concerns.

Korn remains influential in the heavy music genre, continually attracting new generations of listeners. Their persistent creativity, coupled with their meaningful engagement with fans and social issues, ensures their enduring relevance. Korn’s profound impact on heavy music and their lasting legacy continue to define their role as true pioneers and respected artists in the industry.

Complete List of AC/DC Songs From A to Z presents every officially released AC/DC song alphabetically with album details.

Complete List Of Korn Songs From A to Z

1. 10 or a 2-Way – See You on the Other Side – 2005
2. A Different World – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
3. A.D.I.D.A.S. – Life Is Peachy – 1996
4. A.D.I.D.A.S. (Radio Mix) – All Mixed Up – 2001
5. Alive – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
6. All in the Family – Follow the Leader – 1998
7. Alone I Break – Untouchables – 2002
8. Am I Going Crazy – Issues – 1999
9. Another Brick in the Wall (Live) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
10. Appears – Untitled – 2007
11. Are You Ready to Live? – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
12. Ass Itch – Life Is Peachy – 1996
13. B.B.K. – Follow the Leader – 1998
14. Baby – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
15. Ball Tongue – Korn – 1994
16. Beat It Upright – Untouchables – 2002
17. Beg for Me – Issues – 1999
18. Bitch We Got a Problem – Untitled – 2007
19. Black Is the Soul – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
20. Blame – Untouchables – 2002
21. Bleeding Out – The Path of Totality – 2011
22. Blind – Korn – 1994
23. Blind (Live) – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
24. Bottled Up Inside – Untouchables – 2002
25. Break Some Off – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
26. Burn the Obedient – The Path of Totality – 2011
27. Calling Me Too Soon – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
28. Cameltosis – Follow the Leader – 1998
29. Can You Hear Me – The Nothing – 2019
30. Chaos Lives in Everything – The Path of Totality – 2011
31. Chi – Life Is Peachy – 1996
32. Children of the Korn – Follow the Leader – 1998
33. Clown – Korn – 1994
34. Cold – The Nothing – 2019
35. Coming Undone – See You on the Other Side – 2005
36. Counting – Issues – 1999
37. Counting on Me – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
38. Daddy – Korn – 1994
39. The Darkness Is Revealing – The Nothing – 2019
40. Dead – Issues – 1999
41. Dead Bodies Everywhere – Follow the Leader – 1998
42. Deep Inside – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
43. Did My Time – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
44. Die Yet Another Night – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
45. Die Another Day – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
46. Dirty – Issues – 1999
47. Disconnect – Requiem – 2022
48. Divine – Korn – 1994
49. Do What They Say – Untitled – 2007
50. Embrace – Untouchables – 2002
51. The End Begins – The Nothing – 2019
52. Ever Be – Untitled – 2007
53. Everything Falls Apart – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
54. Everything I’ve Known – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
55. Evolution – Untitled – 2007
56. Evolution (Dave Aude Remix) – Untitled – 2007
57. Evolution (Dave Garcia + Morgan Page Remix) – Untitled – 2007
58. Faget – Korn – 1994
59. Fake – Korn – 1994
60. Falling Away from Me – Issues – 1999
61. Fear Is a Place to Live – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
62. Finally Free – The Nothing – 2019
63. For No One – See You on the Other Side – 2005
64. Forgotten – Requiem – 2022
65. 4U – Issues – 1999
66. Freak on a Leash – Follow the Leader – 1998
67. Freak on a Leash (Live) – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
68. Fuels the Comedy – The Path of Totality – 2011
69. The Game Is Over – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
70. Get Up! – The Path of Totality – 2011
71. Get Up! (Live in Moscow) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
72. Getting Off – See You on the Other Side – 2005
73. Good God – Life Is Peachy – 1996
74. Good God (Dub Pistols Mix) – All Mixed Up – 2001
75. Got the Life – Follow the Leader – 1998
76. Got the Life (Josh Abraham Mix) – All Mixed Up – 2001
77. Got the Life (Live in Denver) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
78. Gravity of Discomfort – The Nothing – 2019
79. H@rd3r – The Nothing – 2019
80. The Hating – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
81. Hater – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
82. Hating – Untouchables – 2002
83. Helmet in the Bush – Korn – 1994
84. Here It Comes Again – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
85. Here to Stay – Untouchables – 2002
86. Here to Stay (Live in London) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
87. Here to Stay (T-Ray’s Mix) – Untouchables – 2002
88. Hey Daddy – Issues – 1999
89. Hold On – Untitled – 2007
90. Holding All These Lies – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
91. Hollow Life – Untouchables – 2002
92. Hopeless and Beaten – Requiem – 2022
93. Hushabye – Untitled – 2007
94. Hypocrites – See You on the Other Side – 2005
95. I Can’t Feel – Requiem – 2022
96. I Will Protect You – Untitled – 2007
97. I’m Done – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
98. I’m Hiding – Untouchables – 2002
99. Idiosyncrasy – The Nothing – 2019
100. Illuminati – The Path of Totality – 2011
101. Innocent Bystander – Untitled – 2007
102. Insane – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
103. Intro – Untitled – 2007
104. It’s All Wrong – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
105. It’s Gonna Go Away – Issues – 1999
106. It’s On! – Follow the Leader – 1998
107. Jingle Balls – All Mixed Up – 2001
108. Justin – Follow the Leader – 1998
109. Kill Mercy Within – The Path of Totality – 2011
110. Kill You – Life Is Peachy – 1996
111. Killing – Untitled – 2007
112. Kiss – Untitled – 2007
113. Kunts! – Life Is Peachy – 1996
114. Lead the Parade – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
115. Let the Dark Do the Rest – Requiem – 2022
116. Let the Guilt Go – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
117. Let’s Do This Now – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
118. Let’s Get This Party Started – Issues – 1999
119. Let’s Go – The Path of Totality – 2011
120. Liar – See You on the Other Side – 2005
121. Lies – Korn – 1994
122. Lost – Life Is Peachy – 1996
123. Lost in the Grandeur – Requiem – 2022
124. Love & Meth – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
125. Love & Meth (Live in London) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
126. Love and Luxury – Untitled – 2007
127. Love Song – See You on the Other Side – 2005
128. Lowrider – Life Is Peachy – 1996
129. Lullaby for a Sadist – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
130. Make Believe – Untouchables – 2002
131. Make Me Bad – Issues – 1999
132. Mass Hysteria – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
133. Move On – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
134. Mr. Rogers – Life Is Peachy – 1996
135. My Confession – Requiem – 2022
136. My Gift to You – Follow the Leader – 1998
137. My Wall – The Path of Totality – 2011
138. Narcissistic Cannibal – The Path of Totality – 2011
139. Need To – Korn – 1994
140. Never Never – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
141. Never Never (Awolnation Remix) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
142. Never Never (Bro Safari X Ufo! Remix) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
143. Never Never (Calvertron Remix) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
144. Never Never (Daniel Damico Remix) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
145. Never Never (Devilslug Remix) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
146. Never Never (Live in Moscow) – The Paradigm Shift: World Tour Edition – 2013
147. Never Around – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
148. Next in Line – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
149. No One’s There – Untouchables – 2002
150. No Place to Hide – Life Is Peachy – 1996
151. No Way – Issues – 1999
152. Oildale (Leave Me Alone) – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
153. Oildale (Leave Me Alone) (Live) – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
154. One (Metallica cover) – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
155. One More Time – Untouchables – 2002
156. Open Up – See You on the Other Side – 2005
157. Out of You – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
158. Overture or Obituary – Untitled – 2007
159. Paranoid and Aroused – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
160. The Past – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
161. Penance to Sorrow – Requiem – 2022
162. People Pleaser – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
163. Play Me – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
164. Please Come for Me – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
165. Politics – See You on the Other Side – 2005
166. Pop a Pill – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
167. Porno Creep – Life Is Peachy – 1996
168. Predictable – Korn – 1994
169. Pretty – Follow the Leader – 1998
170. Prey for Me – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
171. Punishment Time – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
172. Reclaim My Place – Follow the Leader – 1998
173. Right Now – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
174. The Ringmaster – The Nothing – 2019
175. Rotting in Vain – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
176. Sanctuary – The Path of Totality – 2011
177. The Seduction of Indulgence – The Nothing – 2019
178. Seed – Follow the Leader – 1998
179. Seen It All – See You on the Other Side – 2005
180. Shoots and Ladders – Korn – 1994
181. Sing Sorrow – Untitled – 2007
182. So Unfair – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
183. Somebody Someone – Issues – 1999
184. Souvenir – See You on the Other Side – 2005
185. Spike in My Veins – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
186. Start the Healing – Requiem – 2022
187. Starting Over – Untitled – 2007
188. Surrender to Failure – The Nothing – 2019
189. Swallow – Life Is Peachy – 1996
190. Take Me – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
191. Tearjerker – See You on the Other Side – 2005
192. Tell Me What You Want – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
193. Tension – The Path of Totality – 2011
194. This Loss – The Nothing – 2019
195. Thoughtless – Untouchables – 2002
196. Throw Me Away – See You on the Other Side – 2005
197. Trapped Underneath the Stairs – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
198. Trash – Issues – 1999
199. Twist – Life Is Peachy – 1996
200. Twist/Chi (Live) – All Mixed Up – 2001
201. Twisted Transistor – See You on the Other Side – 2005
202. Uber-time – Korn III: Remember Who You Are – 2010
203. Victimized – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
204. Wake Up – Issues – 1999
205. Wake Up Hate – Untouchables – 2002
206. Way Too Far – The Path of Totality – 2011
207. What We Do – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
208. When Will This End – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
209. When You’re Not There – The Serenity of Suffering – 2016
210. Wicked – Life Is Peachy – 1996
211. Wish I Wasn’t Born Today – The Paradigm Shift – 2013
212. Wish You Could Be Me – Issues – 1999
213. Worst Is on Its Way – Requiem – 2022
214. Y’All Want a Single – Take a Look in the Mirror – 2003
215. You’ll Never Find Me – The Nothing – 2019

Album Song Count (Running Total)

Korn (1994): 12 songs

Life Is Peachy (1996): 14 songs

Follow the Leader (1998): 13 songs

Issues (1999): 16 songs

All Mixed Up (2001): 5 songs

Untouchables (2002): 15 songs

Take a Look in the Mirror (2003): 14 songs

See You on the Other Side (2005): 14 songs

Untitled (2007): 18 songs

Korn III: Remember Who You Are (2010): 16 songs

The Path of Totality (2011): 13 songs

The Paradigm Shift (2013): 28 songs

The Serenity of Suffering (2016): 14 songs

The Nothing (2019): 13 songs

Requiem (2022): 10 songs

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In 2014, Killswitch Engage lead vocalist Jesse Leach told Prog the reasons why he loves Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, and Mikael Åkerfeldt.

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“When I was growing up my dad used to play me all the Rush, Yes and Pink Floyd albums. I didn’t know anything about the prog movement back then – I was more of a punk and hardcore kind of guy.

But if something has the right feeling then I like it; it doesn’t matter what genre it belongs to. I mean, Pink Floyd’s Money is a perfect example of hearing a song and loving it without realising how genius it is.

I think I first heard Porcupine Tree around 2002, when In Absentia came out, and I must have listened to it for about a year solid. All the different time signatures and the jazz influences made me go back and really pay attention to my dad’s record collection.

Steven Wilson is a genius. Opeth’s Blackwater Park is another of my favourites. I love Steven’s production and I have total respect for him.

I’ve never met Steven… I’d probably just embarrass myself

The Sound Of Muzak is my favourite Porcupine Tree song; it’s from In Absentia. When I first heard the lyrics they just blew my mind. They’re about how the music industry crushes your ideas and your creativity, and it really struck a chord with me. That song changed the way I write.

I think Steven’s lyrics are generally really poetic and they help you to escape from what’s going on around you. I like music that I can feel; I’m definitely more into that side of things than focusing on the technicalities of it.

I’ve seen Porcupine Tree a couple of times live, but my favourite show was when Opeth did an acoustic opening set for them – that was just incredible and I had goosebumps all the way through.

I’ve never met Steven, though – I wouldn’t even know what to say to him if I did! I’d probably just embarrass myself and come across like a complete fan boy. I feel the same way about Mikael Åkerfeldt. We were actually on the same boat at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards and I didn’t say a word to him the whole time!”

# 10 – Mean Old ‘Frisco Blues (1942-1943)

We open up our Crudrup list with this song on purpose because it’s the first song on his first officially released album, which is really just a compilation of his early recordings. This early Crudup recording became one of his signature songs throughout the American South. The song was covered by Eric Clapton and released on his Slowhand album. Clapton’s Derek and the Dominoes also recorded the song which was released on the Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition).

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# 9 – Rock Me Mama (1944-1945)

“Rock Me Mama”  is a pivotal recording that showcases Crudup’s distinctive rhythmic approach that would later become fundamental to rock and roll. This track appears on comprehensive collections of his work and represents his commercial peak period with RCA Victor’s Bluebird label. One of the song’s most popular cover versions was done by Big Bill Broonzy.Bob Dylan recorded what he called a “sketch” of a song during sessions for the “Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid” soundtrack, which he titled “Rock Me Mama” and credited the phrase to Crudup, although it sounds nothing like the Crudup song.

# 8 – Death Valley Blues – 1941

​Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup’s “Death Valley Blues” stands as a poignant testament to the depth and authenticity of Delta blues. Recorded on September 11, 1941, in Chicago, this track was released later that year on November 21 as the B-side to “If I Get Lucky” under RCA Victor’s Bluebird label . The song’s evocative lyrics paint a somber picture: “I went down in Death Valley, nothing but tombstones and dry bones,” capturing themes of mortality and desolation that resonate deeply within the blues tradition.​

The raw emotion and storytelling in “Death Valley Blues” have inspired numerous artists over the decades. Sleepy John Estes offered his rendition in 1962, while Snooks Eaglin’s 1959 version brought a New Orleans flair to the piece. British blues-rock band Black Cat Bones included a powerful cover on their 1970 album “Barbed Wire Sandwich,” showcasing the song’s versatility and enduring appeal . Other notable covers include performances by Dave Ray in 1967 and Henry Qualls in 1994, each bringing their unique interpretation to Crudup’s original composition.

# 7 – Ethel Mae

Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup recorded “Ethel Mae” on February 22, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. The session featured Crudup on vocals and guitar, accompanied by Ransom Knowling on bass and Judge Riley on drums. The track was released later that year by RCA Victor as the B-side to “So Glad You’re Mine” on Bluebird Records. “Ethel Mae” reached number 4 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1946.

# 6 – If I Get Lucky

“If I Get Lucky” was recorded on September 11, 1941, at RCA Victor’s studio on the lakefront in Chicago. This session marked his recording debut and was arranged by producer Lester Melrose, who had discovered Crudup performing on the streets of Chicago. The recording featured Crudup on vocals and guitar, accompanied solely by Kansas Joe McCoy on one-string bass. The track was released by Bluebird Records on November 21, 1941, with “Death Valley Blues” as the B-side. ​

This initial session also produced other songs, including “Black Pony Blues” and “Mean Old Frisco.” Notably, “Mean Old Frisco” is recognized for featuring one of the earliest uses of electric guitar in a Chicago blues recording. “If I Get Lucky” has been covered by various artists over the years. James Thomas recorded a version in 1979, followed by John Hammond in 1987. A rendition by Willie Menifee and Mance Lipscomb, recorded earlier, was released in 1993.

# 5 – I’m Gonna Dig Myself a Hole

Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup recorded “I’m Gonna Dig Myself a Hole” on April 24, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois. The recording session featured Crudup on vocals and guitar, Ransom Knowling on bass, and Judge Riley on drums. The single was released by RCA Victor in August 1951 with the catalog number 22–0106. The B-side of the record was “Too Much Competition.” The song was one of several that Crudup recorded during his final Chicago sessions for RCA before the label shifted his future work to Atlanta. Upon its release, “I’m Gonna Dig Myself a Hole” reached number 9 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1951.

The song has been covered by multiple blues and rock artists over the decades. Robert Lockwood Jr. recorded a version in December 1951. In 1973, the Downchild Blues Band included it on their album Straight Up. Ken Hamm recorded the song in 1978, and John Dee Holeman released a version titled “I’m Going to Dig Myself a Hole” in 1992. That same year, Tav Falco & Panther Burns also recorded a rendition. Boz Boorer covered the song in 1997. In 2003, Belushi Aykroyd recorded a version that appeared on the Have Love Will Travel album. Colin James included a cover on his 2018 album Miles to Go, released on September 21, 2018.

# 4 – Who’s Been Foolin’ You – 1944-45

“Who’s Been Foolin’ You” was written and first recorded by Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup on December 15, 1944. The track was released in March 1945 on the Rock Me Mamma single issued by RCA Victor.

The song features a mid-tempo blues rhythm with lyrics centered around infidelity and emotional betrayal, themes common in Crudup’s work during the 1940s. Like many of his early records, it was produced under RCA’s Bluebird imprint, which handled much of the blues catalog during that era.

Over the years, the song has been recorded by several other artists. Notable versions include a 1976 cover by Frank Hovington, a 1995 version by Betty and The Bops, a 1997 recording by Robert Cage, and a high-profile rendition by Buddy Guy released on May 15, 2001, as part of his album Sweet Tea. Earlier thematically similar songs include “Five Feet Seven” by Big Bill Broonzy (1949) and “Who’s Been Jivin’ You” by Jimmy Witherspoon (1949), though they are distinct recordings and not direct covers.

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# 3 – So Glad You’re Mine – 1946

In the immediate aftermath of World War II, Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup cut “So Glad You’re Mine,” on February 22, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. The song gained renewed prominence when Elvis Presley recorded his rendition on January 30, 1956, at RCA Studios in New York. This version, characterized by Presley’s energetic delivery and the backing of guitarist Scotty Moore, bassist Bill Black, drummer D.J. Fontana, and pianist Shorty Long, was included on his second studio album, “Elvis,” released on October 19, 1956.Presley’s adaptation infused the track with a rockabilly flair, bridging the gap between traditional blues and the burgeoning rock and roll movement.​

Beyond Presley’s interpretation, “So Glad You’re Mine” has been covered by a diverse array of artists, reflecting its enduring appeal across genres and generations. Notable covers include those by Marty Wilde (1959), Vince Taylor and His Playboys (1961), Sleepy John Estes (1964), The Siegel-Schwall Band (1966), Shakin’ Stevens (1978), Sonny Burgess (1978), Tim Hardin (1994), Junior Wells (1996), Peter Case (1993), and Andy Fairweather Low and The Low Riders (2015). 

# 2 – My Baby Left Me

Recorded on November 8, 1950, in Chicago, the track featured Ransom Knowling on bass and Judge Riley on drums. It was released in January 1951 as the B-side to “Anytime Is the Right Time” on RCA Victor 22–0109.

The song’s prominence escalated when Elvis Presley covered it in 1956, releasing it as the B-side to his hit single “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You.” Presley’s rendition infused the track with a rockabilly flair, featuring Scotty Moore’s dynamic guitar riffs, Bill Black’s driving bass lines, and D.J. Fontana’s energetic drumming. This version contributed to the single’s massive success, with advance orders reportedly exceeding 650,000 copies, solidifying Presley’s status as a rock and roll icon .

Beyond Presley, “My Baby Left Me” attracted a multitude of artists across various genres, each bringing their unique interpretation to the song. In 1964, British singer Dave Berry released a version featuring future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, which reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart . Creedence Clearwater Revival included their take on the track in their 1970 album “Cosmo’s Factory,” paying homage to their blues roots . John Lennon recorded a version titled “Since My Baby Left Me” during his 1973 “Rock ‘n’ Roll” sessions, which was posthumously released in 1986 on the album “Menlove Ave.”

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# 1 – That’s All Right (1946)

Recorded on September 6, 1946, during a historic session above a Chicago pawnshop with drummer Judge Riley and bass player Ransom Knowling “That’s All Right” stands as a landmark work in American music history, bridging the gap between Delta blues and the emergence of rock and roll.  The song was released in April 1947 by RCA Victor. ​

The song gained monumental significance when Elvis Presley recorded his version on July 5, 1954, at Sun Records in Memphis. This rendition, backed by Scotty Moore and Bill Black, was released on July 19, 1954, as Presley’s debut single, with “Blue Moon of Kentucky” on the B-side. While it didn’t chart nationally, it became a regional hit and is often cited as a pivotal moment in the birth of rock and roll.​

The influence of “That’s All Right” extended beyond Presley. Marty Robbins released a country version in 1955, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. Other notable artists who covered the song include Carl Perkins, Snooks Eaglin, Billy Fury, George Hamilton IV, and Albert King, who included it in his 1970 album “Blues for Elvis – King Does the King’s Things.” ​

The Beatles performed “That’s All Right” during their early years, and a live recording from 1963 was later released in 1994 on their “Live at the BBC” album. Rod Stewart included a version on his 1971 album “Every Picture Tells a Story.”  John Lennon’s Original Quarrymen also recorded the song, reflecting its deep roots in the British rock scene. Despite its success and widespread influence, Arthur Crudup faced significant challenges regarding compensation. Due to exploitative contracts, he received minimal royalties from the song’s success, highlighting the broader issues of artist rights and recognition during that era

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It’s possible the news passed you by, but a prog band won the Mercury Prize last year. It’s possible you caught their twee, unambitious, nothing-to-see-here band name (see also: Dry Cleaning, Wet Leg, etc) and decided not to explore further.

It’s possible you thought they were part of that ever-growing, NME-friendly, modern English post-punk glut (see also: Dry Cleaning, Wet Leg etc) and dismissed them as cookie-cutter. It’s possible you weren’t really paying attention.

But English Teacher – whose debut album This Could Be Texas walked away with the Mercury award – are about as progressive as it gets.

Anyone unconvinced is advised to ease their way in with track nine. Nearly Daffodils comes together quickly, kicking off like a Disney version of Neu!, with Nicholas Eden’s bass racing jauntily beneath singer Lily Fontaine’s breathless, half-sung, half-spoken vocals.

By the 10-second mark, the song is already doing the unexpected, with a sudden blast of discordant, cusp-of-collapse guitar hoving into view before vanishing just as quickly. The song continues in this vein, with clever flurries of musical activity keeping multiple balls in the air. And then, at 1:50, it all goes, against expectations, a bit King Crimson.

“The middle section of Nearly Daffodils is heavily inspired by the end section of Frame By Frame [from King Crimson’s 1981 album Discipline],” Eden told Brooklyn Vegan last year. “Robert Fripp’s guitar parts make me rewind nearly every time I listen to this track.

“Adrian Belew and Fripp’s 7/8 guitars interweave (somehow), finding each other and completing with a flurry of notes from a third guitar at the very end. Yummy.”

In the same interview, English Teacher namechecked other songs that fed into the creation of This Could Be Texas, among them Radiohead’s discombobulating weepy True Love Waits, the propulsive space rock of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s Rattlesnake and David Bowie’s melodramatic Five Years.

They careen wildly from one idea to the next, toying with mood and time signature without losing sight of beautifully crafted pop melodies

They sound like a band who didn’t plot their sound before plugging in. Instead, they sound like the happiest of accidents, where notions of genre weren’t so much put carefully aside as deemed irrelevant from the off, where great taste begat great results.

There’s an enticing freedom to their music, with songs – such glorious, memorable songs! – that careen wildly from one idea to the next, giddily toying with mood and time signature without ever losing sight of some beautifully crafted pop melodies.

And they have the chops to pull it off. It should be noted that the band met while studying at Leeds Conservatoire, where alumni include Asia/Yes man Geoff Downes and a plethora of notable jazzers.

All of which boils down to something inescapable: English Teacher are a phenomenal band, and This Could Be Texas is a phenomenal album. Do yourself a favour and give it a listen.

Alice Cooper and Judas Priest will coheadline a tour this fall. The two dozen dates will spread across North America starting in September.

The upcoming dates follow Cooper’s spring and summer tour that begins on May 2 and ends on Aug. 30, which gives him about two weeks’ rest before he heads back on the road with Judas Priest.

The band was last onstage in fall 2024, when they played concerts supporting that year’s Invincible Shield album. Cooper’s most recent album, Road, was released in 2023.

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Corrosion of Conformity will open most shows on the upcoming tour. A list of tour dates is below.

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Cooper and Judas Priest will kick off their coheadling tour on Sept. 16 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and perform dates in Toronto, Cincinnati and Los Angeles before concluding the run on Oct. 26 in Houston.

Tickets will be available starting tomorrow at 10 a.m. local time with artist presales; other presales will run throughout the week before the general on-sale on April 18 at 10 a.m. local time.

Alice Cooper and Alice Cooper 2025 Tour
Sep 16 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Sep 18 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
Sep 20 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Sep 21 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
Sep 24 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Sep 26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Sep 27 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
Sep 29 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Oct 01 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
Oct 02 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Oct 04 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Oct 05 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Oct 10 – Colorado Springs, CO – Broadmoor World Arena
Oct 12 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Oct 14 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Oct 15 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
Oct 18 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Oct 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Oct 22 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Oct 23 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Oct 25 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Oct 26 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

*Without support from Corrosion of Conformity

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To rework their tangled history, or maybe it’s just a way to organize their prolific release schedule, Melvins have issued a handful of albums over the past dozen years under the name Melvins 1983 – a callback to the year they formed in Washington and, in a more strategic move, to the heavier and less experimental music of their earliest days.

The designation also emphasizes the pared-down lineup of founder Buzz Osborne, original drummer Mike Dillard, who was gone before their 1986 debut EP, and current Melvins drummer Dale Crover, who’s been a band member since 1984 and played on Nirvana‘s 1988 demo. (Osborne recommended Dave Grohl to Kurt Cobain when Nirvana needed a new drummer in 1990.)

Thunderball, the third album to be credited to Melvins 1983, doesn’t sound much different from 2024’s Tarantula Heart, made by a four- (and occasionally five-) piece lineup. Both records contain five songs and run a few minutes shy of 40 minutes, and both include enough weird ideas to satisfy old fans while never resting in too familiar a place. As far as 28th albums go, few artists have been as rewardingly consistent as Melvins.

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Osborne and Dillard are joined by Void Manes, credited with “noise, creepy machine vocals,” and Ni Maitres (“noise, upright bass, hand gestures”) here. (Crover doesn’t appear on Thunderball, though he is still a band member.) The guest electronic artists don’t so much add to the Melvins sound as they become a part of it. Listen to the way the skips and gurgles of the two-minute instrumental “Vomit of Clarity” bridge the lean opener “King of Rome” to the 12-minute “Short Hair With a Wig.”

Thunderball rarely deviates from the playbook; muddy riffs skulk along at a lumpish pace, building, on two of the tracks, over 10-plus minutes. “King of Rome” could have easily come from one of the band’s early records. And “Victory of the Pyramids” never loosens its grip after 10-and-a-half intense minutes. Despite Manes and Maires’ additions, Thunderball is undoubtedly a Melvins record, as persistent, uncompromising and victorious as anything they’ve done over the past 40 years.

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Judas Priest paid tribute to former drummer Les Binks, whose death was confirmed at 73.

The Irishman died on March 15 “peacefully at hospital in London,” a death notice explained. No cause was given, although the family asked for donations to the Chest, Heart & Stroke Association, and said Binks was “lovingly remembered by his brother, sisters and all the family circle.”

“We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans,” Judas Priest said in a social media statement. “The acclaimed drumming he provided was first class – demonstrating his unique techniques, flair, style and precision. Thank you, Les; your acclaim will live on.”

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Binks can be heard on 1978’s Stained Class and Hell Bent for Leather, notably on the drum-heavy track “Take on the World,” which became Priest’s first Top 40 hit. He also appeared on the 1979 live album Unleashed in the East, which led to a dispute with management and his departure from the band.

He went on to work with British metal bands Lionheart and Tytan, continuing to perform with his group Les Binks’ Priesthood until recently. He reunited with Priest for their 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performing a three-song set at the ceremony.

Later that year, he told Metal Crypt that he’d helped former guitarist K.K. Downing through what could have been an acrimonious reunion for the induction. “There’s been a lot of anguish between the two sides,” Binks said.

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“I spoke to K.K. [Downing, the band’s former guitarist] before. We flew together to Los Angeles and flew back together. We just decided … ‘Let’s just be professional about this; just bite your tongue and just get on with giving the audience the performance they came to see. That’s what we did.”

He added: “I hadn’t seen them for such a long time. I gave them all a big hug because I never fell out with anyone in the band. I fell out with the band’s management but not with them.

“I was able to reunite with the guys in the band without any problems at all. … It was nice to get to meet up with everyone again and actually perform together.”

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