Breaking SLAYER's Drum Rider, PORTNOY Talks DREAM THEATER & Eight Other Top Stories You Might've Missed This Week

This week's top stories include Dave Lombardo recounting some insane early shows, the ongoing drama between Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth, Mike Portnoy talking about his intentions with Dream Theater, and more! Check out our top stories of the week at the links below, and check out our Top Tracks Of The Week playlist on Spotify here and on Apple Music here.

1. DAVE LOMBARDO Recalls SLAYER's First Gig: "We Were Playing So Hard That We Actually Broke The Drum Riser"
2. SAMMY HAGAR On DAVID LEE ROTH's Offer: "He's Not Invited On Tour"
3. MIKE PORTNOY On How He Reunited With DREAM THEATER & If They'll Do A Scenes From A Memory Sequel
4. SOUNDGARDEN's Members Still Fighting With CHRIS CORNELL's Estate, Final Songs Not Due Out Anytime Soon
5. THE TROOPS OF DOOM (Ex-SEPULTURA) Second Studio Album Will Arrive In 2024
6. SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' New Material Is Gonna Be Different
7. 10 Country Artists Who Are Inspired By Metal
8. DERYCK WHIBLEY Explains Why SUM 41 Is Breaking Up
9. No, VENOM INC.'s Former Drummer Isn't Joining SLIPKNOT
10. AVENGED SEVENFOLD Announces North American Tour Feat. POPPY & SULLIVAN KING