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AtomicCrimsonRush 
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 Posted: February 23 2011 at 17:43 |
the same thing happened with Metallica's bassist when replaced by Pantera's bassist - it was worth the wait as he vamped the sound up considerably on Death Magnetic. I hope the same goes for Dream Theater as they remain one of my fave bands. Portnoys interview in CRPresents Prog is a revelation in the sense that he hopes they continue tho he is worried about being replaced. He is human and has feeling twards the brothers. He just needed a break as it was getting too much but the band wouldnt agree ot have a break from each other. For what its worth Portnoy can easily make it big without them as he is so well known and respected. Transatlantic is proof. The only think I have trouble with now is watching Portnoy carrying on in the DT DVDs as he is so into them and it all sounds surreal now, knowing he would soon be gone. I know things change and pple change but that was a drastic decision from Mike. And why didnt DT agree to have a break for the good of the band?
Mike reads the forums so if he is readng this I want to say - I hope he continues to make some of the best prog rock on the planet as he will always have my respect.
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rushfan4
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Posted: February 23 2011 at 17:30 |
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James LaBrie comments on Drummer Secrecy
The following was posted by James LaBrie on Twitter: "Extenuating circumstances prevail with maintaining the drummer's secrecy. Once revealed it will have been worth the wait and understood. ;-)" http://twitter.com/#!/Piratecjs/status/37697429507674112 |
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Catcher10
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Posted: January 10 2011 at 10:10 |
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I think we will find out when it is announced |
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chopper
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Posted: January 10 2011 at 06:54 |
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All I know is DT have chosen the new drummer (as announced in the latest Classic Rock) but haven't said who it is.
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lucas
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Posted: January 08 2011 at 13:47 |
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Marco Minnemann was the drummer who was hired by Kreator for their 'hordes of chaos' tour recently.
That would be fine to have him with Dream Theater.
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"Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood)
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The Radiant Is
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Posted: January 08 2011 at 13:44 |
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As most people reading this forum are aware, Dream Theater drummer and founding member Mike Portnoy announced his departure from the band in September 2010. In October, Dream Theater held auditions for their new drummer to fill Portnoy's spot. Since then there has been much speculation as to who that person will be, but so far the band has announced no name.
In an interview, LaBrie revealed that they auditioned 7 drummers (referenced here at the bottom: http://mog.com/blog_post/content/4312/2548346). So, I was wondering if anyone has read or heard anything on which 7 drummers auditioned for the spot? A press release was posted on Blabbermouth.net on December 28 saying that "Marco Minnemann is strongly rumored to have joined Dream Theater...." Considering that blabbermouth appears to be owned by Roadrunner records, this seems pretty credible. There is also a post in the PA forums here that mentions Mike Mangini as another top pick for the spot, though I don't know whether there are any sources out there that name him as one of the 7 who auditioned. Even still, is there any word out there on who the other 5 were who auditioned? PS: Rumors are OK to post, but please use one of the other threads for personal opinions on who would be a good replacement for Portnoy. |
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rushfan4 wrote:
. I am more interested in the road they will travel without the input of Portnoy. If they take influence from LaBrie's recent album I will not be interested at all I don't think, Static Impulse does really nothing for me.