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I agree that the keys have moved more from the atmosphere/prog element in a solo/auxiliary spot. Good observation. I think Rudess is a genius, but he's no KevMo. I wish he'd lay back and provide atmosphere and darkness back into their writing. Yeah, he can play fast and all, but I want to...

I think without the huge Portnoy influence, John Myung might step up his writing game. Both with music and lyrically. One could hope, anyway.

This is epic in the world of Dream Theater. Mike Mangini has been announced as the new drummer for Dream Theater. Discuss. I'm so looking forward to seeing what DT + Mangini will be capable of. True, their last 4-5 albums have been ho-hum.

Ah yes .. so you did. :0

Interesting. One of my "specialties". ;) Believer. One hell of a band (pun intended). Very technical music-wise and not too preachy. Betrayal. As mentioned before. Nothing but good old fashioned thrash metal. Bride. Maybe not tru metal, but definitely hard/heavy rock. Although their...

Love prog. If you didn't catch that from my previous post. What are you enjoying these days in the prog realm?

I'm more of an old schooler. Dream Theater Opeth Fates Warning Spiral Architect Tourniquet Galactic Cowboys King's X Zappa Gov't Mule Mortification Saviour Machine Steve Vai Veni Domine Weird Al Zero Hour Ayreon Billy Joel Clutch Dave Matthews Band ... anything with Derek Sherinian Enchant...

Currently listening to Frost* and having my ass handed to me on a golden platter.

Hey kids. I love metal. Although the prog/rock scene is really kicking my but lately. Saying HI 'n stuff.