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MIKE PORTNOY Talks Current Projects, Future Plans (Video)

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy recently spoke to Remo percussion about his current projects and future plans. Check out the footage in two parts below. Just days after it was announced that he'd been dismissed as the touring drummer for AVENGED SEVENFOLD, Portnoy revealed that he tried to...

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MIKE PORTNOY: DREAM THEATER Members Are Refusing To Answer My E-Mails And Calls

Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy says that he "can't see any upcoming releases" from Ytsejam Records, the label imprint which his former band has been using for years to release official bootlegs of live recordings ("Ytsejam" is "Majesty" spelled backwards; MAJESTY was DREAM THEATER's original...

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MIKE PORTNOY Cutting Drums For Project With SYMPHONY X Singer

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has begun laying down tracks on the debut album from the new project featuring SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen and guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP). Portnoy states, "This stuff is SLAMMIN'!" Although the project was initially supposed to go under...

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MIKE PORTNOY Working On New Project With SYMPHONY X Singer

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy revealed in a new Twitter message that he is currently working on a new project with SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen. He writes, "VERY excited about a new project I'm working on [with] one my [favorite] singers in the world: my bro, Sir Russell Allen." He...

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MIKE PORTNOY's Project With STEVE MORSE, NEAL MORSE, DAVE LARUE: First Photo Released

Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, TRANSATLANTIC),guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE, DIXIE DREGS),multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse (TRANSATLANTIC, SPOCK'S BEARD),bassist Dave LaRue (DIXIE DREGS) and vocalist Casey McPherson (ALPHA REV, ENDOCHINE) have joined forces in a brand new project. The...

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NEAL MORSE Talks To 'Iron City Rocks' About New Project Featuring MIKE PORTNOY, STEVE MORSE

The latest installment of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features a brand new interview with multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse (TRANSATLANTIC, SPOCK'S BEARD) about his new project with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, TRANSATLANTIC),guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE, DIXIE DREGS),bas...

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MIKE PORTNOY's Project With STEVE MORSE, NEAL MORSE, DAVE LARUE: Studio Reports Available

Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, TRANSATLANTIC),guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE, DIXIE DREGS),multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse (TRANSATLANTIC, SPOCK'S BEARD),bassist Dave LaRue (DIXIE DREGS) and vocalist Casey McPherson (ALPHA REV, ENDOCHINE) have joined forces in a brand new project. The...

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MIKE PORTNOY, STEVE MORSE, NEAL MORSE, DAVE LARUE Join Forces In New Project

Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, TRANSATLANTIC),guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE, DIXIE DREGS),multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse (TRANSATLANTIC, SPOCK'S BEARD),bassist Dave LaRue (DIXIE DREGS) and vocalist Casey McPherson (ALPHA REV, ENDOCHINE) have joined forces in a brand new project. The...

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DREAM THEATER 'Incredibly Excited' About New Drummer

Guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has issued the following update: "Hey, everyone. Wanted to quickly let you all know what's been happening lately. "I know that the big question is 'Who is the new DREAM THEATER drummer?' I also realize that some people are getting fru...

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MIKE PORTNOY: DREAM THEATER Carrying On Without Me Will 'Seriously Damage Our Relationship'

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy recently spoke to Classic Rock Prog magazine about his decision to quit the band he formed and led for 25 years. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Prog: Were you expecting the guys in the band to agree with you that DREAM THEATER ...

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TRANSATLANTIC: 'Whirld Tour 2010' DVD/CD Detailed

Seven years after the announcement of their creative break, the original members of prog rock supergroup TRANSATLANTIC — Roine Stolt (THE FLOWER KINGS),Pete Trewavas (MARILLION),Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) — got together again and recorded a new studio album titl...

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DREAM THEATER Singer Says He's 'Not Sad At All' Following MIKE PORTNOY's Departure

Vocalist James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER was interviewed on the September 28, 2010 edition of the "Used Bin Radio" show. During the chat LaBrie discussed his new solo album, "Static Impulse", as well as the recent departure of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. A couple of ex...

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MIKE PORTNOY Talks DREAM THEATER And AVENGED SEVENFOLD: Parts 2 And 3 Of Video Interview

The second and third parts of an interview with former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy conducted in late August by the Artisan News Service while he was on the road with AVENGED SEVENFOLD as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival tour can be viewed below. Part one is available at this...

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MIKE PORTNOY's Sister: 'Giving Up DREAM THEATER Must Be Like Giving Up A Child' For My Brother

Mike Portnoy's sister Samantha has posted a message on the drummer's web site offering her perspective on her brother's decision to leave DREAM THEATER, the band he formed and led for 25 years. Her message follows below in its entirety. "Before I write this, understand that this is MY statement. Mik...

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MIKE PORTNOY Discusses His Work With AVENGED SEVENFOLD In New Video Interview

The first part of an interview with former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy conducted in late August while he was on the road with AVENGED SEVENFOLD as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival tour can be viewed below. Also available is a news story on Portnoy's departure from DREAM THEAT...