Portnoy quits Dream Theater
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Shadow298
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Spiff
I have the power
I can't believe it. I'm not gutted, but I think I will be.
Amazing that they're going to go on without him. They must be very confident they can find a suitable replacement. Co-producer, co-writes every song... sheesh.
Very much looking forward to their next album now.
Amazing that they're going to go on without him. They must be very confident they can find a suitable replacement. Co-producer, co-writes every song... sheesh.
Very much looking forward to their next album now.
Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
This is fucking huge. Huge.
Wow. I dunno what to say.... I'm actually shaking a little bit typing this.
fuck
Wow. I dunno what to say.... I'm actually shaking a little bit typing this.
fuck
I just can't believe the band decided to go on without him rather than hire a touring drummer to fill in after the next album is recorded. To think they would rather him leave than work it out is the weirdest part.
So, who's a contender for the vacancy?
So, who's a contender for the vacancy?
Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
It's just insanity....
MP is DT pretty much. So much more than just the drummer.
He did everything from songwriting to setlists to overseeing fuckin everything...
Maybe it will be a good thing for DT and freshen them up? Doubt it.
Could this be the end of dream theater?
But yeah, I cannot believe that they just said "ok... see ya" instead of giving him a good year off or whatever.
Serisously..... DT's last few albums have not been as good as the golden era... a year or 2 off would have probably ignited the fires for when they next went into the studio.
Man... huge.
MP is DT pretty much. So much more than just the drummer.
He did everything from songwriting to setlists to overseeing fuckin everything...
Maybe it will be a good thing for DT and freshen them up? Doubt it.
Could this be the end of dream theater?
But yeah, I cannot believe that they just said "ok... see ya" instead of giving him a good year off or whatever.
Serisously..... DT's last few albums have not been as good as the golden era... a year or 2 off would have probably ignited the fires for when they next went into the studio.
Man... huge.
Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
And I wonder if they had a big falling out?
I am very much anticipating what the other guys have to say... especially JP who founded the band with MP 25 years ago.
I always thought those 2 were like brothers....
fuck
I am very much anticipating what the other guys have to say... especially JP who founded the band with MP 25 years ago.
I always thought those 2 were like brothers....
fuck
Indeed.
Also, what if in say two years he wants to rejoin his band because the desire has returned. They really should just go with a hired gun for now methinks.
I can certainly understand him burning out though. The bands music would be so much more draining to write and perform than the average rock band.
Also, what if in say two years he wants to rejoin his band because the desire has returned. They really should just go with a hired gun for now methinks.
I can certainly understand him burning out though. The bands music would be so much more draining to write and perform than the average rock band.
Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
Press Release from DT:
Press Release
To all of our loyal fans and friends: It is with
profound sadness -- regret -- we announce that Mike
Portnoy, our lifelong drummer and friend, has
decided to leave Dream Theater. Mike's stature in
the band has meant the world to all of us
professionally, musically, and personally over the
years. There is no dispute: Mike has been a major
force within this band.
While it is true that Mike is choosing to pursue other
ventures and challenges, we can assure you
that Dream Theater will continue to move forward
with the same intensity -- and in the same musical
tradition -- that you have all helped make so
successful, and which is truly gratifying to us.
Fans and friends: File this episode under "Black
Clouds and Silver Linings."As planned, we begin
recording our newest album in January 2010, and
we'll follow that with a full-on world tour. "The Spirit
Carries On."
All of us in Dream Theater wholeheartedly wish Mike
the best on his musical journey. We have had a long
and meaningful career together. It is our true hope
that he finds all he is looking for, and that he
achieves the happiness he deserves. He will be
missed.
Press Release
To all of our loyal fans and friends: It is with
profound sadness -- regret -- we announce that Mike
Portnoy, our lifelong drummer and friend, has
decided to leave Dream Theater. Mike's stature in
the band has meant the world to all of us
professionally, musically, and personally over the
years. There is no dispute: Mike has been a major
force within this band.
While it is true that Mike is choosing to pursue other
ventures and challenges, we can assure you
that Dream Theater will continue to move forward
with the same intensity -- and in the same musical
tradition -- that you have all helped make so
successful, and which is truly gratifying to us.
Fans and friends: File this episode under "Black
Clouds and Silver Linings."As planned, we begin
recording our newest album in January 2010, and
we'll follow that with a full-on world tour. "The Spirit
Carries On."
All of us in Dream Theater wholeheartedly wish Mike
the best on his musical journey. We have had a long
and meaningful career together. It is our true hope
that he finds all he is looking for, and that he
achieves the happiness he deserves. He will be
missed.
Spiff
I have the power
Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
Reading between the lines here and I could be way off....
But does anyone else think that MP dearly wanted to continue with A7X into the new year including the Aussie dates.
He went to DT and told them or asked for permission.... but they were like "Dude, we are recording a new album in January".
And he was like "yeah, but can't we just hold off for a while? I got some other shit going on and we have been working pretty hard for about 20 years".
And then DT were all "Yo bro, just because you have your fingers in 11 different pies doesnt mean we all do. DT is our career... you gots to choose... what's it gunna be boy, yes or no"
And then MP finally said "No wuz, peace out, I'm off to Australia"...
Seems as though there was some kinda internal fighting as much as that stings... Never thought I would see the day.
Also.... maybe the new DT album will have a greater contribution from the others now that the 'DT Formula' has been split.
More lyrics from James? More lyrics from Myung? Complete songs brought in from individual members? Rudess lyrics and backing vocals?
But does anyone else think that MP dearly wanted to continue with A7X into the new year including the Aussie dates.
He went to DT and told them or asked for permission.... but they were like "Dude, we are recording a new album in January".
And he was like "yeah, but can't we just hold off for a while? I got some other shit going on and we have been working pretty hard for about 20 years".
And then DT were all "Yo bro, just because you have your fingers in 11 different pies doesnt mean we all do. DT is our career... you gots to choose... what's it gunna be boy, yes or no"
And then MP finally said "No wuz, peace out, I'm off to Australia"...
Seems as though there was some kinda internal fighting as much as that stings... Never thought I would see the day.
Also.... maybe the new DT album will have a greater contribution from the others now that the 'DT Formula' has been split.
More lyrics from James? More lyrics from Myung? Complete songs brought in from individual members? Rudess lyrics and backing vocals?
Spiff
I have the power
Yeah more contribution from the others would certainly be interesting.
For some reason I always thought James would be the first to go.
For some reason I always thought James would be the first to go.
Spiff
I have the power
This reminds me of when Neal Morse left Spock's Beard. He pretty much WAS the band - wrote everything, etc. Mike obviously doesn't do all the writing but he was such a big part of everything that, like when Morse left, I just can't see things being the same.
This was two albums into a deal with Roadrunner, so maybe the band couldn't just split or take a break. I don't know all the details though, in case you didn't guess already.
This was two albums into a deal with Roadrunner, so maybe the band couldn't just split or take a break. I don't know all the details though, in case you didn't guess already.
He did do alot of the writing though.
I think the fact they are seeing more success now than ever has more to do with it than any label pressure.
I think the fact they are seeing more success now than ever has more to do with it than any label pressure.
Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
Mike did a lot of everything. He pretty much was DT really... Like Hetfield and Metallica.... Akerfeldt and Opeth etc...
Wowsers. Still shocked.
Maybe a new producer for new album.
MP to join Avenged Sevenfold full time? That is so fuckin random.
Wowsers. Still shocked.
Maybe a new producer for new album.
MP to join Avenged Sevenfold full time? That is so fuckin random.
Perhaps playing with younger guys has given him a taste of what it used to be like to be hungry for it, like a married guy cheating on his hot wife to have better sex with some girl next door type.
Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
Exactly, so he needs the challenge of a new band and the thrill of unfamiliar chemistry to keep things interesting.
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