Heavy Metal Soap Opera (The Mike Portnoy vs. Dream Theater Saga) - Page 4

Justin Bailey · 09-08-2010, 09:23 PM

hey guyz wouldn'tit be sweet if they got buddy rich toplay with them!????LOL AWEZXUME

MetalBuddah · 09-08-2010, 09:24 PM

A part of me just died inside. This is the biggest shock in the metal world in a long long time. I can't imagine them without Portnoy...but maybe this could be a good turning point for Dream Theater. Who knows....

If one thing is for certain, I saw his last ever live performace with Dream Theater at Jiffy Lube Pavillion on July 20th.

Im sad

pineappleman · 09-08-2010, 09:27 PM

WHAT. THE. ....!?

WHAT

THE

....!?!!

Demiurge · 09-08-2010, 09:27 PM

That sucks, but it might not be the worst thing ever for the band (Kevin Moore already left- he can't leave again!).

They've been going in (IMHO) the wrong direction for awhile and perhaps James LaBrie, given the quality of his own work, shouldn't be bearing the blame for everything that DT doesn't do well. I think they need to stop pretending to be a heavier band than they're capable of being and get back to basics. Maybe they should get Gavin Harrison in the fold so they can have a tasteful progressive rock presence in the band.

Xiphos68 · 09-08-2010, 09:30 PM

If he honestly left Dream Theater then I don't think Dream Theater will even continue to be honest. But this really stinks though.

But I also have a feeling he might come back as well. Lord willing.

pineappleman · 09-08-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

Joking aside, I'd rather see LeBrie go as well.

+1 rep for you

MaKo´s Tethan · 09-08-2010, 09:31 PM

...., I have in plan go to a show of DT (are really expensive for the distance here...) oh ...., bad news.

LorenzoD · 09-08-2010, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demiurge

They've been going in (IMHO) the wrong direction for awhile and perhaps James LaBrie, given the quality of his own work, shouldn't be bearing the blame for everything that DT doesn't do well. I think they need to stop pretending to be a heavier band than they're capable of being and get back to basics. Maybe they should get Gavin Harrison in the fold so they can have a tasteful progressive rock presence in the band.

This. The last couple of albums DT has put out has disappointed me and as much as it saddens me that MP left the band, I'm happy to hear DT is moving on. I'm excited to see what path they will take next.

...At least this means no more of Portnoy's growling vocals for now

MaKo´s Tethan · 09-08-2010, 09:38 PM

I just tell the news to my girlfriend by msn, (she only likes slow sons from them, like hollow years) and her first reaction was:oh! why not the singer leaves the band?

jemandvai · 09-08-2010, 09:44 PM

I found out that mike I going with avenged sevenfold and he has the allias of mike darkness

Razzy · 09-08-2010, 09:45 PM

lol, maybe he should go by, "Revision 2."

MikeH · 09-08-2010, 09:46 PM

Not nearly as devastated as some people here. Sure, it sucks. But shit like this happens. I'm sure it will work itself out in time. If not, listen to your old DT albums. ...., there's 25 years worth.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jemandvai

I found out that mike I going with avenged sevenfold and he has the allias of mike darkness

BigPhi84 · 09-08-2010, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LorenzoD

...At least this means no more of Portnoy's growling vocals for now

DAY AFTER DAY!!!
AND NIGHT AFTER NIGHT!!!
WE BURDEN THE OPPRESSED!!!
DID THEY EVER SEE THE RED LIGHT???

JPhoenix19 · 09-08-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreKita

in other news, black is white, up is down, God is Satan, and Cannibal corpse released an album of smooth Jazz.

prh · 09-08-2010, 10:17 PM

in case anyone hasnt seen this

Dream Theater Press Release « Words of Wizdom

Key_Maker · 09-08-2010, 10:32 PM

... Or at least Rudess

This sucks, it sucks even more knowing that he is going with those kids but may be we will be save from live shows of DT on the next months (Labrie live perfomance

)

kmanick · 09-08-2010, 10:34 PM

Well this surely does suck, but maybe these guys should take some time away from each other and pursue some differnt creative avenues to "recharge" the juices.
Might be just what they need.
As a replacemnt for Portnoy????? Mike Mangini would be perfect.

Anthony · 09-08-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arterial

PETRUCCI. IS. ANGRY!

Time to go deadlift small Latin American islands.

Razzy · 09-08-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmanick

Well this surely does suck, but maybe these guys should take some time away from each other and pursue some differnt creative avenues to "recharge" the juices.
Might be just what they need.
As a replacemnt for Portnoy????? Mike Mangini would be perfect.

Mike Mangini is ....ing amazing.

kmanick · 09-08-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razzy

Mike Mangini is ....ing amazing.

I know I played in a band with him for a couple of years back in the early 80's.
He'd be able to step right in.

Eptaceros · 09-08-2010, 10:39 PM

....ing LOL. the best part of Dream Theater just left...for avenged sevenfold.

MikeH · 09-08-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eptaceros

....ing LOL. the best part of Dream Theater just left...for avenged sevenfold.

EXACTLY what I said.

bjjman · 09-08-2010, 10:45 PM

Dream Theater have been a huge influence on me since I discovered them in the mid 90s. I always considered Mike to be a huge part of the band so I'm really sad to read this. I'm just glad I saw them both times they've toured here in Australia.

Hopefully they find someone else who can help drive the music like Portnoy but part of me will probably always want to see him rejoin.

BigPhi84 · 09-08-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmanick

I know I played in a band with him for a couple of years back in the early 80's.
He'd be able to step right in.

Wait, how old are you, kmanick?

kmanick · 09-08-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPhi84

Wait, how old are you, kmanick?

I is old, I'm in my 40's

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09-08-2010, 09:24 PM	#77
MetalBuddah Official EMG Fanboy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,489 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	A part of me just died inside. This is the biggest shock in the metal world in a long long time. I can't imagine them without Portnoy...but maybe this could be a good turning point for Dream Theater. Who knows.... If one thing is for certain, I saw his last ever live performace with Dream Theater at Jiffy Lube Pavillion on July 20th. Im sad "Pfft. My grandma plays in Bb." ~ 7 Strings of Hate https://www.facebook.com/velametalmd

09-08-2010, 09:27 PM	#79
Demiurge Intrepid Jackass Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That sucks, but it might not be the worst thing ever for the band (Kevin Moore already left- he can't leave again!). They've been going in (IMHO) the wrong direction for awhile and perhaps James LaBrie, given the quality of his own work, shouldn't be bearing the blame for everything that DT doesn't do well. I think they need to stop pretending to be a heavier band than they're capable of being and get back to basics. Maybe they should get Gavin Harrison in the fold so they can have a tasteful progressive rock presence in the band. "I like Christian rock. It's very positive. It's not like those real musicians who think they're so cool and hip." -George Costanza

09-08-2010, 09:30 PM	#80
Xiphos68 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 6,540 Thanked: 185 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If he honestly left Dream Theater then I don't think Dream Theater will even continue to be honest. But this really stinks though. But I also have a feeling he might come back as well. Lord willing. Have a question about The Gospel or prayer request, PM me. Happy to help and God Bless! Band: www.facebook.com/whisperfromheaven For fans of Melodic-Metal. "Once you have entered the Ocean... You have entered the food chain." - Dad

09-08-2010, 09:31 PM	#82
MaKo´s Tethan Guitar Mod. Syndrome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Patagonia Posts: 2,219 Thanked: 63 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	...., I have in plan go to a show of DT (are really expensive for the distance here...) oh ...., bad news. Rap metal is always numetal, whereas numetal isnt always rap. Demoniac

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Justin Bailey SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: hell Posts: 2,141 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey guyz wouldn'tit be sweet if they got buddy rich toplay with them!????LOL AWEZXUME

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09-08-2010, 09:27 PM	#78
pineappleman Why can I not sleep? Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 807 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WHAT. THE. ....!? WHAT THE ....!?!!

09-08-2010, 09:38 PM	#84
MaKo´s Tethan Guitar Mod. Syndrome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Patagonia Posts: 2,219 Thanked: 63 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just tell the news to my girlfriend by msn, (she only likes slow sons from them, like hollow years) and her first reaction was:oh! why not the singer leaves the band? Rap metal is always numetal, whereas numetal isnt always rap. Demoniac

09-08-2010, 09:44 PM	#85
jemandvai ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Wayne,Indiana Posts: 33 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I found out that mike I going with avenged sevenfold and he has the allias of mike darkness

09-08-2010, 09:45 PM	#86
Razzy Why not Zoidberg? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 2,657 Thanked: 80 $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 10 reviews	lol, maybe he should go by, "Revision 2."

09-08-2010, 10:17 PM	#90
prh SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 1,097 Thanked: 49 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	in case anyone hasnt seen this Dream Theater Press Release « Words of Wizdom http://soundcloud.com/plini

09-08-2010, 10:32 PM	#91
Key_Maker 9V inside Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chile Posts: 569 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	... Or at least Rudess This sucks, it sucks even more knowing that he is going with those kids but may be we will be save from live shows of DT on the next months (Labrie live perfomance ) EARTHQUAKE!

09-08-2010, 10:34 PM	#92
kmanick SS Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BOSTON Posts: 6,506 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Well this surely does suck, but maybe these guys should take some time away from each other and pursue some differnt creative avenues to "recharge" the juices. Might be just what they need. As a replacemnt for Portnoy????? Mike Mangini would be perfect. Axe Fx II in da house

09-08-2010, 10:39 PM	#96
Eptaceros Wayfarer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 624 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	....ing LOL. the best part of Dream Theater just left...for avenged sevenfold.

09-08-2010, 10:45 PM	#98
bjjman ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 47 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dream Theater have been a huge influence on me since I discovered them in the mid 90s. I always considered Mike to be a huge part of the band so I'm really sad to read this. I'm just glad I saw them both times they've toured here in Australia. Hopefully they find someone else who can help drive the music like Portnoy but part of me will probably always want to see him rejoin.

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