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Many of the genre's biggest names are still awaiting their induction.

Rock isn't dead. These artists are proof.

"It broke our hearts," Mike Portnoy tells UCR regarding the group's early struggles.

There's still a lot of the year left, but here's what five of UCR's writers have liked so far.

John Petrucci tells UCR about the experience of making their newest album.

Progressive metal outfit's classic lineup reunites for first time in 16 years.

They admit they need to get it right despite the emotion of performing with Mike Portnoy for the first time in 14 years.

They'll begin working on their first album with the co-founding drummer since 2009's 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings.'

Let's dig past the classics!

You weren’t always meant to hear these.

Congrats!

Solving the mysteries behind the monikers.

"I didn't get the job, but that's OK. Other good things were about to happen..."

Time flies, but quality records get remembered.

You know about the 'Big 4' of thrash, but what about the other subgenres?

LaBrie started off singing in a Motley Crue cover band more than three decades ago.

May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month.

Very limited.

Hear the first song off John Petrucci's new solo album, 'Terminal Velocity.'

The classic Nintendo theme sounds awesome on guitar and even better with John Petrucci behind the fretboard.