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Re: MIKE PORTNOY Quits DREAM THEATER
nothing worse than a drummer with a big ego.
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Re: MIKE PORTNOY Quits DREAM THEATER
I think the best choice, and I'm sure a lot of you will hate the idea, would be to have the Synth guy Rudess to synthesize some really modern breakbeat/glitch type drumming.
That's the way they've been going using lots of modern instruments to add to the songs.
Why not have really good electronic style drums like Sean Bevan did for the intro to better? The type of sample/synth type stuff Nine Inch Nails use.
That is the logical next step for Dream Theater.
They sell themselves as progressive, so do something progressive then.
It would be a huge statement, but if any modern band has the skills to program good drums into their music its going to be Dream Theater. Rudess is well up on the audio technology involved in doing that.
No other drummer will EVER live up to the reputation of Porrtnoy for the Hardcore DT fans, and DT only have one type of fan. Hardcore.
It'd be new and creative, respectful of Portnoy by not trying to replace him (though he doesn't deserve that respect imo) and could work really really well with their music, give it a whole new feel.
What do you guys think?
Would the hardcore fans accept drum loops and synths in the place of portnoy if they were done really well?
Would it even sound well?
I think do this next album like that. Then open the door for Portnoys return BUT maintain the technology aspect of the sound mixed in with his drumming.
Could get them out of the creative hole they are in and if they take Portnoy back for the album after the next one they'll be in a very strong position to keep DT a democracy, they'll have proved they don't need Mike and can work as a democracy rather than him controlling everything.
On top of that it might be revolutionary who knows.
Just my 2 cents and it's probably just because I really love the sound of "robotic" drumming.
Re: MIKE PORTNOY Quits DREAM THEATER
The only issue with that concept is that DT still prides themselves on being a metal band.
They might lose street cred without a bonafide metal drummer back there.
Plus, DT seem anxious to replace Portnoy and prove that they can go on without him.
The irony is, your concept is good, and would rub it in to Portnoy even more. DT doesn't even need a drummer to be good would be the ultimate revenge.
I like the idea, I just don't think they'd go for it.
Re: MIKE PORTNOY Quits DREAM THEATER
They haven't announced him yet, but yeah Axlin, the chances of this happening are slim to none.
I would love to hear Portnoy in the press if it were the case though. Bitching about how it's not a real drummer and what not. For that alone it'd be worth it.
He's been such a drama whore of late it's annoying.
Re: MIKE PORTNOY Quits DREAM THEATER
Eddie Trunk EddieTrunk
On the rock gossip wire I heard 2 reports today from reliable sources:...
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And that Mike Mangini will be the new drummer in Dream Theater and is in studio with them. Unconfirmed but likely to be announced soon 2 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
other report @ http://www.gnrevolution.com/post.php?tid=8658
EDIT:
(A slight back step a few mins. later)
EddieTrunk
No matter who gets the DT gig it's enormous shoes to fill! Lets see how it plays out but that's what I'm hearing, again. Not official news! 3 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
Re: MIKE PORTNOY Quits DREAM THEATER
^^^^^
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbe … nt=Twitter
Is MIKE MANGINI The New DREAM THEATER Drummer? - Mar. 28, 2011
According to Eddie Trunk — co-host of the VH1 Classic television program "That Metal Show" who has a long-running radio show, "Friday Night Rocks", on New York's Q104.3 FM — Mike Mangini, the 47-year-old session artist who has played for ANNIHILATOR, EXTREME, JAMES LABRIE and STEVE VAI, is strongly rumored to have joined DREAM THEATER as the replacement for the recently departed Mike Portnoy.
Mangini is notorious for his technical prowess and holds three out of four World's Fastest Drummer titles. These include the Fastest Matched grip at 1,247 strokes in 60 seconds; Fastest Hands, which he earned by executing 1,203 single-stroke notes in 60 seconds without drumsticks mallets etc.; Fastest Traditional Grip which he earned by executing 1,126 strokes in 60 seconds; and Fastest Single Stroke Foot record, playing 13,222 hits in 15 minutes and 5,222 hits in five minutes.
Mangini has written two books about his drumming techniques. These books, titled "Rhythm Knowledge", are a practice method for deconstructing and simplifying complex polyrhythms and time signatures.
Mangini joined ANNIHILATOR in 1991 and appeared on the band's "Set The World On Fire" album. He toured with the group in support of the CD until 1994 at which point he was asked to play with the Massachusetts band EXTREME, replacing that group's original drummer Paul Geary.
After EXTREME dissolved in 1996, Mike was informed through drummer Jonathan Mover that guitarist Steve Vai was auditioning drummers for his live band. Mike successfully auditioned for Steve Vai's band and relocated to Los Angeles.
From late 1996 to early 2000, Mangini was the highly regarded drummer of Vai's live ensemble, which also included bassist Philip Bynoe, guitar wizard Mike Keneally and (in 2000) guitarist Dave Weiner. Mike also recorded several drum tracks for Steve's "Fire Garden" and "Ultrazone" albums.
In 2005, Mike accepted a full-time teaching position at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and today he is a prominent faculty member in the school's percussion department.
Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER more than 20 years ago, abruptly quit the band last summer while on tour with AVENGED SEVENFOLD.
He played on AVENGED SEVENFOLD's latest album, "Nightmare", following the death of that band's drummer, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, and toured with them in late 2010 .
