[Kim]

Just heard a rumour, can anyone confirm?

 

[7deadlysins]

Have not heard about this but that would be pretty awesome Mangini is a badass drummer and is for sure on DT's skill level. :yesway:

 

[Reverend 7 Strings of Hate]

never heard of him. whos he played for?

 

[7deadlysins]

never heard of him. whos he played for?

Many bands, two of the most major would be Steve Vai and Annihilator.

Actually one of my favorite drummers so it would be pretty awesome to see him with DT. :yesway:

 

[146]

He's also played on Labrie's solo albums.

 

[Demeyes]

I haven't heard any rumour about him until now. He's one of the guys I was hoping would get the job. Very talented drummer.

never heard of him. whos he played for?

He also held some records for the fastest hands, but he's brilliant allround.

 

[F1Filter]

I haven't heard any rumour about him until now. He's one of the guys I was hoping would get the job. Very talented drummer.

+1. He's probably the best combination of rock/metal chops, with the ability to pull of the right "proggy" flourishes when needed. He's definitely not going to have any problems playing Portnoy's parts. I've seen him do Peart's drum parts in a Rush cover band without even trying.

YouTube - Mike Mangini (Steve Vai solo)

3:19 :lol:

 

[7deadlysins]

:metal:

 

[Kim]

As far as I can tell this comes from the norwegian fanclub forums. It would be really cool if it's true, he's one hell of a drummer.

 

[jacksonplayer]

He'd be a good choice.

 

[Daemon Barbeque]

He is on his own level. Not many drummer can reach him. Love his style and expressive character!

 

[Leona]

Magini is an awesome drummer, but i totally saw "Mangina" when i first saw the title.

 

[Kim]

but i totally saw "Mangina" when i first saw the title.

It's all about personal preference man

Edit: got an update from my friend at the DT forums:

On September 9, 2010, it was confirmed that Mike Mangini will be replacing Mike Portnoy as the new drummer of Dream Theater...

This has been deleted from the forum now, but I'm hoping it's true.

 

[Vince]

He'd be a good choice.

Yeah I saw him live with Vai a few times, definitely a great drummer and in the same style as Portnoy. He'd be a fit I'd think, but I still can't believe DT would carry on without Portnoy.

 

[noodles]

I still can't believe DT would carry on without Portnoy.

I can. Dream Theater is a very successful business, not to mention the top tier gear endorsements. They can't just stop going to work, because they're not loaded like long term, very commercially successful arena acts. Why let someone quitting screw up your paycheck?

 

[Naren]

I can. Dream Theater is a very successful business, not to mention the top tier gear endorsements. They can't just stop going to work, because they're not loaded like long term, very commercially successful arena acts. Why let someone quitting screw up your paycheck?

:agreed:

 

[Drew]

I can. Dream Theater is a very successful business, not to mention the top tier gear endorsements. They can't just stop going to work, because they're not loaded like long term, very commercially successful arena acts. Why let someone quitting screw up your paycheck?

I was listening to "Awake" on the drive into work today. Thank god we still have early DT - they may as well carry on, IMO, and hell, maybe a new member will give them a much-needed shakeup.

Here's the real question - think they'll continue with Portnoy's 12-song cycle about 12-step programs? The prog dork in me kind of wanted to see how they'd finish it.

 

[distressed_romeo]

Didn't they finish the 12 Step thing on the last album?

Honestly, I was kind of bored with it towards the end...

 

[Leon]

Maybe they'll write songs about relapsing?

 

[distressed_romeo]

Maybe they'll write songs about relapsing?

:lol: