Mike Portnoy + John Sykes Power Trio

ShadyDavey · 07-26-2011, 11:59 AM

Mike Portnoy and John Sykes Join Forces in New Supergroup | Guitar World

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Ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has joined forces with Thin Lizzy guitarist/vocalist John Sykes and an as-yet-undisclosed bassist in a new power trio. The project has demoed 12 songs so far at a Los Angeles studio, with Portnoy describing one track as "copping the Zeppelin/Sabbath vibe" and another as "Pink Floyd meets Deep Purple!!! Some serious old-school classic rock."
In a posting on his official web site, Portnoy described the new group as "a completely ridiculous modern-day power trio" and calls it "real band" as opposed to a side project.
He adds, "I will divide my time as best as I can between the two (hey, if Corey Taylor and Jim Root, Mike Patton, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith, Zakk Wylde all can do it, so can I!) and I am equally excited by both... as they are both amazing new bands, but VERY different worlds musically... so there's really no clash creatively. Timing-wise, Adrenaline Mob is happening NOW, and my band with Sykes won't be released later next year, so they'll be able to co-exist just fine!"
Portnoy and Sykes appeared yesterday, Monday, July 25 at a taping of season eight of VH1 Classic's That Metal Show. The program's co-host Eddie Trunk tweeted about their new collaboration, "I heard demos. Sounds like killer Blue Murder meets '1987' Whitesnake. Amazing!"

Blue Murder + Whitesnake?

Please don't let me down guys!

Ralyks · 07-26-2011, 12:31 PM

This has the potential to be frakin' awesome. Or ungodly horrible. Obviously, I hope for the former.

Now to speculate who the bassist will be...

ArtDecade · 07-26-2011, 02:57 PM

Eddie Trunk mentioned this on his Twitter account the earlier today, too. I am stoked to see how this goes. As far as bass players go.... Hmmmm.... How about Tony Levin? I'd be all over that!

Ironbird666 · 07-26-2011, 03:29 PM

John Sykes' tone and vibrato . . . mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Looking forward to this and I'd looooooove to see a Blue Murder reunion.

Loomer · 07-26-2011, 04:03 PM

I honestly just want these guys to play some ....ing dumbass, boozy cock-rock. Dream Theater bored me to tears but Portnoy is no doubt a good drummer.

John Sykes though... Well.. It's ....ing John MuckFothering Sykes!

troyguitar · 07-26-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadyDavey

Blue Murder + Whitesnake?

If that is the case then holy ...., IT'S ABOUT TIME JOHN! Those are 2 of my favorite rock CD's ever.

Skyblue · 07-26-2011, 04:22 PM

I was never a "classic rock" guy really but it's nice seeing Portnoy keep doing stuff... Thought if he'll start another project in the upcoming month It'll start getting suspicious

troyguitar · 07-26-2011, 04:27 PM

I don't know that I'd really call that stuff classic rock, it's not THAT old yet

technomancer · 07-26-2011, 04:30 PM

Holy shit I didn't think it would happen but Portnoy is actually doing something I'm interested in

LOVE Sykes' playing and vocals

(hopefully Portnoy doesn't sing

)

Ralyks · 07-26-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtDecade

Eddie Trunk mentioned this on his Twitter account the earlier today, too. I am stoked to see how this goes. As far as bass players go.... Hmmmm.... How about Tony Levin? I'd be all over that!

I'd love for it to be Levin, but I dont see it.
Whats Billy Sheenan up to these days? I could picture that...

ShadyDavey · 07-26-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by technomancer

Holy shit I didn't think it would happen but Portnoy is actually doing something I'm interested in

LOVE Sykes' playing and vocals

(hopefully Portnoy doesn't sing

)

Word

It's amazing to me that John Sykes admits to having learned much of his vocals from Phil and although at times he does sound quite a lot like him, he's also managed to develop his own style.

I'm so hoping this turns out to be a great power trio collaboration. It does seem that even mentioning the words "power trio" can be a death-knell at times....^^

Loomer · 07-26-2011, 05:13 PM

Sounding like old Phil can't be bad in any conceivable way though, now can it?

ArtDecade · 07-26-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralyks

I'd love for it to be Levin, but I dont see it.
Whats Billy Sheenan up to these days? I could picture that...

Billy is on tour with Mr. Big... and I'll be seeing them next month in NYC!

ShadyDavey · 07-26-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Loomer

Sounding like old Phil can't be bad in any conceivable way though, now can it?

Oh, it's not a bad thing but I like the fact it's something he can adopt when required. One or two of the Thin Lizzy songs sounded uncannily like Phil......much more fitting than the current vocalist

edsped · 07-26-2011, 09:05 PM

Holy shit, wouldn't have guessed this would happen in a million years.

I love John Sykes so I'm really excited.

Fiction · 07-26-2011, 09:08 PM

This really excites me.

snowblind56 · 07-26-2011, 10:38 PM

I just went from six to midnight

HumanFuseBen · 07-27-2011, 12:07 AM

this..... could be epic.

ShadyDavey · 07-27-2011, 02:54 AM

Had a search around for the I.D of the bass player but sadly nothing has been released yet. I can't even begin to guess but I am still excited

BucketheadRules · 07-27-2011, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ShadyDavey

Had a search around for the I.D of the bass player but sadly nothing has been released yet. I can't even begin to guess but I am still excited

Pleeeeeease be Alex Webster

BigBaldIan · 07-27-2011, 08:07 AM

This has the potential to be the ultimate long-distance driving material, still a fan of Whitesnake and Blue Murder.

UltraParanoia · 07-27-2011, 11:17 PM

I'm keen to hear anything Portnoy does, aslong as he doesnt talk I'm sure it'll be killer

Louis Cypher · 07-28-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by technomancer

Holy shit I didn't think it would happen but Portnoy is actually doing something I'm interested in

LOVE Sykes' playing and vocals

(hopefully Portnoy doesn't sing

)

Just read this on Sleazeroxx! fcuking A!!! Portnoy is a bit meh to me tbh not a fan of DT but Sykes...... holy shit!!!! the man is a legend! and bout time there was some new stuff from him!

Def one to stay excited for

yellowv · 07-28-2011, 09:56 PM

This is very exciting. John Sykes is ....ing amazing. Definitely can't wait to hear this.

Louis Cypher · 07-29-2011, 04:09 AM

Sykes just rules! So happy he is working on new material.

Read an interview with him in an Old Guitar World I got from like 1990 time and apparently before Tygers... he was a builder/brickie on the island of Lanzarote and was engaged to be married and stuff and had basically given up playing as "real life" was taking over bills and work and wife to be.... then a mate asked him to jam and play with his band and it reignited his love for music and was given the opportunity to go back to the UK to play for what (if I remember rightly) ended up being Tygers of Pang Tang, but his fiancee wanted him to stay in Lanzarote and work and get a house and kids and stuff and not to be stupid and throw it all away. So as he said he had the choice. Safe life on the island or risk it all and go to the UK... thank .... he decided to dump the missus/job and sh1t and take a chance!!! Can you imagine a world with no 1987 Whitesnake album? No Nuclear Cowboy CD? No thunder and Lightening? We All Fall Down? No Still of the Night??!!!!

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ArtDecade ジャンヌ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Twangsylvania Posts: 1,674 Thanked: 42 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Eddie Trunk mentioned this on his Twitter account the earlier today, too. I am stoked to see how this goes. As far as bass players go.... Hmmmm.... How about Tony Levin? I'd be all over that! Fine Dark Rum. Martinique Rum. Lime Juice. Orange Curaçao. Orgeat Syrup. Simple Syup.

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technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 23,091 Thanked: 173 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Holy shit I didn't think it would happen but Portnoy is actually doing something I'm interested in LOVE Sykes' playing and vocals (hopefully Portnoy doesn't sing ) Incoming It's a surprise

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Ralyks The One Who Knocks Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dutchess County, NY Posts: 1,236 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	This has the potential to be frakin' awesome. Or ungodly horrible. Obviously, I hope for the former. Now to speculate who the bassist will be...

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Ironbird666 SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Erath, LA Posts: 328 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	John Sykes' tone and vibrato . . . mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Looking forward to this and I'd looooooove to see a Blue Murder reunion.

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Skyblue SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Israel Posts: 590 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was never a "classic rock" guy really but it's nice seeing Portnoy keep doing stuff... Thought if he'll start another project in the upcoming month It'll start getting suspicious

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edsped SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 885 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Holy shit, wouldn't have guessed this would happen in a million years. I love John Sykes so I'm really excited.

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BigBaldIan Bald and gribbly. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	This has the potential to be the ultimate long-distance driving material, still a fan of Whitesnake and Blue Murder.

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UltraParanoia ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 220 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm keen to hear anything Portnoy does, aslong as he doesnt talk I'm sure it'll be killer www.myspace.com/warshifteraus www.facebook.com/warshifteraus www.youtube.com/warshiftertv

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yellowv Turd Ferguson Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S. Florida Posts: 7,091 Thanked: 220 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	This is very exciting. John Sykes is ....ing amazing. Definitely can't wait to hear this.

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Louis Cypher SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,418 Thanked: 67 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Sykes just rules! So happy he is working on new material. Read an interview with him in an Old Guitar World I got from like 1990 time and apparently before Tygers... he was a builder/brickie on the island of Lanzarote and was engaged to be married and stuff and had basically given up playing as "real life" was taking over bills and work and wife to be.... then a mate asked him to jam and play with his band and it reignited his love for music and was given the opportunity to go back to the UK to play for what (if I remember rightly) ended up being Tygers of Pang Tang, but his fiancee wanted him to stay in Lanzarote and work and get a house and kids and stuff and not to be stupid and throw it all away. So as he said he had the choice. Safe life on the island or risk it all and go to the UK... thank .... he decided to dump the missus/job and sh1t and take a chance!!! Can you imagine a world with no 1987 Whitesnake album? No Nuclear Cowboy CD? No thunder and Lightening? We All Fall Down? No Still of the Night??!!!! ShadyDavey likes this.

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