DREAM THEATER Drummer Interviewed On Drum Channel; Video Available

February 11, 2009

Part four of the Sabian LIVE backstage interviews, featuring Mike Portnoy of DREAM THEATER fame and STYX drummer Todd Sucherman, can be viewed at DrumChannel.com. In the video, which was recorded on January 16, 2009 at the NAMM show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, Mike talks about the different bands and drummers that impact his playing, DREAM THEATER and how it all began as well as different gear that he uses for his shows. Toward the end, we are graced with Todd who talks about his new instructional DVD, his favorite STYX songs, wand what it takes to be a professional drummer.

Mike Portnoy's drum-cam DVD from DREAM THEATER's historic 20th anniversary "Score" concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 1, 2006 is now available exclusively from the Portnoyonline store. The DVD includes three audio options: Full Band, Isolated Drums and an Audio Commentary with Mike. This DVD is region-free but is only available in NTSC format.

View the trailer at this location.

(Thanks: NJthrasher)

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