Heavy Metal Soap Opera (The Mike Portnoy vs. Dream Theater Saga)

[Xiphos68]

Originally Posted by Opeth666

my question is...are they going to be doing episodes every wee for 7 weeks for each individual drummer? if so...that is definately a pretty cool thing to do to keep people that are already on their toes to be on their toenails waiting to hear/see the announcement

I sure hope not.
I hope they just do one everyday and enjoy it.

I really, really, hope Mike gets it though. Out of all of them from what I know, I like him the best.

But I bet the Virgil or Derek is the one that takes them by surprise.

[RevDrucifer]

That was awesome.

I really think Mangini's energy is exactly what DT needs. Dream Theater on blow!

[georg_f]

so this will really be 3 episodes long?
The first one is with Mangini only... the other drummers will get some minutes then, apparently

but it's some cool stuff
the actual episode was much less dramatic/soap opera-esque than the trailer suggested, thank god

only problem is that they don't tell the story why MP left correctly, but it's alright

[Mordacain]

Originally Posted by Opeth666

Episode 1 for those who care

YouTube - RoadrunnerRecords's Channel

Thanks very much for posting that. Enjoyed watching it and am definitely cheering for Mike to take the throne at this point.

[Kurkkuviipale]

It's indeed really interesting seeing it behind the scenes. Lookin' forward to the part 2.

[th3m1ke]

I found the episode to be much more enjoyable than the preview trailer they made for sure. Mike's energy and sincerety was great, and obviously he has the chops. I was glad to see JP and the rest of the guys giving him some positive critiscism as well instead of just playing and going "thanks well be in touch".

[Mendez]

Been missing this DT thing lately...

I liked the video though, great to see all the drummers involved and how they're personalities are.
From just this vid im definitely leaning towards mike

[Randy]

19:44...

Does Jordan kiss Mike Mangini on the cheek?

[somniumaeternum]

I just watched the first episode myself and enjoyed it actually. I was surprised that they played a lot of older stuff as the backing music to the bits!

[SirMyghin]

Originally Posted by Opeth666

Episode 1 for those who care

YouTube - RoadrunnerRecords's Channel

thanks for posting that, I had to watch it as when I put it in HD it wouldn't let me pause . It was interesting to say the least, looks like 6 minutes or so per drummer?

[TheSleeper]

Originally Posted by georg_f

so this will really be 3 episodes long?
The first one is with Mangini only... the other drummers will get some minutes then, apparently

I'm guessing 4 episodes of 20 minutes each, which gives us 10 minutes per drummer + the introduction. And as the typical DT fan should notice: 4 episodes, 20 minutes; 4/20 is Portnoy's date of birth. ()

[th3m1ke]

Originally Posted by TheSleeper

I'm guessing 4 episodes of 20 minutes each, which gives us 10 minutes per drummer + the introduction. And as the typical DT fan should notice: 4 episodes, 20 minutes; 4/20 is Portnoy's date of birth. ()

[somniumaeternum]

Originally Posted by TheSleeper

I'm guessing 4 episodes of 20 minutes each, which gives us 10 minutes per drummer + the introduction. And as the typical DT fan should notice: 4 episodes, 20 minutes; 4/20 is Portnoy's date of birth. ()

We'll there's a difference between being a fan and a stalker..

Really though, I thought there were 3 episodes though instead of 4? Did I read that wrong somewhere?

I really don't think they planned it for his bday. Maybe it was just something that happened.. or maybe they're all just huge stoners now to cope with the heartbreak that JP was talking about. Who knows

[Alberto7]

Well, I'm gonna have to take back some of the things I said about them after the first time I watched the trailer. This IS way more enjoyable than I ever expected, and it feels genuine. Props to DT

On the other hand... This has to be said: Dream Theater now djents. Wtf JP's tone

[Xiphos68]

I still don't understand, why Petrucci is talking about the memories with Mike and he says "we love Mike and didn't expect this to happen." Why don't they take him back then? Because, he asked to come back.

[th3m1ke]

Originally Posted by Alberto7

On the other hand... This has to be said: Dream Theater now djents. Wtf JP's tone

Thats what happens when you use an AxeFX for your tone but keep your Mesa's in the rack so it looks like you still use them too

[Kurkkuviipale]

Originally Posted by Xiphos68

I still don't understand, why Petrucci is talking about the memories with Mike and he says "we love Mike and didn't expect this to happen." Why don't they take him back then? Because, he asked to come back.

Maybe 'cause Mike didn't want to come back by heart, but for the sake of fans whining.

[Mordacain]

Originally Posted by Xiphos68

I still don't understand, why Petrucci is talking about the memories with Mike and he says "we love Mike and didn't expect this to happen." Why don't they take him back then? Because, he asked to come back.

Not to retread old ground but I'd say the issue is very complicated and could be likened to the feeling you get when someone leaves you and then comes back later. You don't shake off that feeling of abandonment easily.

Of course, the rest of DT may have thought (like many of the fans) that this whole thing presented an opportunity to revitalize the band and move forward, rather than back.

[Mordacain]

Originally Posted by th3m1ke

Thats what happens when you use an AxeFX for your tone but keep your Mesa's in the rack so it looks like you still use them too

To be honest, I was kinda thinking that Petrucci was using the AxeFX and I wasn't really liking his tone much. I'd figure he probably just uses it for practice so he doesn't have to mess with his loud as f*ck Mark's.

[Guitarman700]

Originally Posted by Mordacain

To be honest, I was kinda thinking that Petrucci was using the AxeFX and I wasn't really liking his tone much. I'd figure he probably just uses it for practice so he doesn't have to mess with his loud as f*ck Mark's.

I have no idea, but his tone was amazing on both Prog Nation and when they opened for Iron Maiden.

[Kurkkuviipale]

Originally Posted by Guitarman700

I have no idea, but his tone was amazing on both Prog Nation and when they opened for Iron Maiden.

Well he wasn't using Axe-FX back then. I bet he ain't using it for the record either.

I really don't believe that a man like Petrucci couldn't get a good sound out of a box I can get a good sound out of.

[Xiphos68]

Originally Posted by Mordacain

Not to retread old ground but I'd say the issue is very complicated and could be likened to the feeling you get when someone leaves you and then comes back later. You don't shake off that feeling of abandonment easily.

Of course, the rest of DT may have thought (like many of the fans) that this whole thing presented an opportunity to revitalize the band and move forward, rather than back.

Yeah, but still forgive and forget you know? There must be more to it then is mentioned, because I don't think they would just completely blow him off for leaving or at least I think they wouldn't (but I could be wrong).

[ShadyDavey]

Watching now - initial thoughts are that I don't care too much WHO gets the chair as long as they gel with the rest of the guys and give DT a much-needed kick up the arse........also impressed with the size of JP's freakin' arms

Edit: Mike's energy is fabulous, and JP's tone is a step in the right direction for me at least !

[SirMyghin]

Originally Posted by Xiphos68

I still don't understand, why Petrucci is talking about the memories with Mike and he says "we love Mike and didn't expect this to happen." Why don't they take him back then? Because, he asked to come back.

Its not that simple, when a band has been together for a long time and someone leaves it is huge. I have been in similar scenarios (ableit not nearly as long, obviously) and the reaction was akin to, .... em. You can't ever trust them again after that point, whose to say they won't just pack in and take off, again.

[Mordacain]

Originally Posted by Guitarman700

I have no idea, but his tone was amazing on both Prog Nation and when they opened for Iron Maiden.

A little quick googling only shows lots of rumors. Judging from his rack pics and from what most of the gossip points to is that He's just using it in his "B" Rig for practice, which would explain only having the two Marks as opposed to the 3 he has in his main rig.