Brandon Strader Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 You all know by now that Mike Portnoy left Dream Theater. The band has also announced that they are going to continue on without him, and are going to work on a new album. Who do you think could take over as a drummer for DT, not necessarily replace Mike..? Make some guesses and see if any of them come true when the new drummer is actually announced...! My two guesses would be Blake Richardson or Ed Warby. *shrug* Quote
Schwaltzvald Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 luke where the fuck are you as you seem to pop up at the least expected moments. Quote
Skummel Maske Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 As many have stated, Portnoy is basically the link between Dream Theater and the fans. I wonder what will become of them. Quote
Plumblum Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 wow i had no idea he left! should be interesting to see what direction the band takes . Quote
Tensei Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 luke where the fuck are you as you seem to pop up at the least expected moments. Quote
Gollgagh Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 who even uses the default vB skin also luke is prolly asleep right now I'd bet Quote
Fishy Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 My money's on Charlie Zeleny to replace him. I called it. Quote
Salluz Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 This thread just screams "LUKETHEXJESSE". Well, DT has changed their personnel over the years, gradually but surely. Quote
relyanCe Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 i love how the fist thing we all think of is LTXJ everytime we hear the words dream theater Quote
LuketheXjesse Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 This thread was totally made for me just to post in it. Anyway, I'm severely worried about DT's future. Sure, there's plenty of good drummers, but will any of them have the same musical impact that Portnoy himself had? I wonder. Also Tensei's comic pretty much summed up my reaction, except it was on facebook I found out. Quote
OceansAndrew Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Mangini is my guess Quote
Brandon Strader Posted September 9, 2010 Author Posted September 9, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Manginiis my guess I forgot about him.. Mike Mangini is a fantastic drummer, one of the fastest in the world. Even played on one of James LaBrie's solo albums I think. I have autographed drumsticks from him. :3 Great guess. Quote
Iggy Koopa Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 Everyone's name in Dream Theater now starts with J. Quote
The Legendary Zoltan Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 Richard Christy from the late Death Quote
Kanthos Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I'd bet Charlie Zeleny as well. He's done a lot with Jordan Rudess. Or maybe Rod Morgenstein. Quote
Dyne Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 lars ulrich. omfg agree with brandon!!!! Quote
Necrotic Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 My two guesses would be Blake Richardson or Ed Warby. *shrug* If Blake Richardson left BtBAM I would shit whole entire bricks. I find it unlikely though, given how much momentum BtBAM has right now.(And how much better they are than DT. Sorry, I'm really not a huge DT fan.) Quote
The Dual Dragons Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 This is horrible news.. HORRIBLE.. Portnoy's departure to me, is like saying: The band is dead. He was the ultimate drive within the band. Oh-well.. looking forward to seeing what Portnoy does next. EDIT: Alright now I am PIST OFF.. I just read Portnoy's own words on the Dream Theater site.. I read this: I honestly hoped the band could simply agree with me to taking a bit of a "hiatus" to recharge our batteries and "save me from ourselves". Sadly, in discussing this with the guys, they determined they do not share my feelings and have decided to continue without me rather than take a breather. FUCK the guys in Dream Theater I say... cold F'n bastards! Quote
OceansAndrew Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 This is horrible news.. HORRIBLE.. Portnoy's departure to me, is like saying: The band is dead. He was the ultimate drive within the band. Oh-well.. looking forward to seeing what Portnoy does next. EDIT: Alright now I am PIST OFF.. I just read Portnoy's own words on the Dream Theater site.. I read this: I honestly hoped the band could simply agree with me to taking a bit of a "hiatus" to recharge our batteries and "save me from ourselves". Sadly, in discussing this with the guys, they determined they do not share my feelings and have decided to continue without me rather than take a breather. FUCK the guys in Dream Theater I say... cold F'n bastards! Sucks, but it's a business. Dudes gotta eat. I'm sure everything will be just fine. Quote
Souliarc Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Right there with ya TDD. Portnoy's element in the music was a big part of my attentiveness towards their songs... :*( Quote
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