Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist

[LudwigVan]

Continuing on the theme of DT hypotheticals...

I've always been a big fan of bands that sport a twin-guitar attack, a la Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, Queensryche, Judas Priest and Redemption, just to name a handful.   


Not that it's likely to happen, but if DT ever went to a 2-guitar format, which guitarist would you like to see JP trading licks and riffs with?   

[Shadow2222]

Paul Gilbert. After all I've seen of him in MP's tribute videos, I wouldn't want anyone else.

[bodiesinflight]

I wouldn't like to see it happen but if it did then it should obviously be Mikael Akerfeldt because then he becomes the 1st choice growling option too

[Mladen]

Paul Gilbert.

[TAC]

Gary Moore

..and LudwigVan, answer your own damn question!
OK I'll answer it for you..Ritchie Blackmore!

[Sir GuitarCozmo]

Paul Gilbert, although Paul's style of music (on his solo efforts, at least) tend towards a little more quirky pop-kinda feel.  Not sure how well his big-picture musical style would fit, but as far as guitar playing?  The dude is an absolute monster.

[nikatapi]

Marco Sfogli

[Zydar]

Perhaps Michael Romeo.

[cthrubuoy]

Tom Delonge.

[AwakeFromOctavarium]

I don't think Micheal Romeo could work.

Paul Gilbert can pretty much be the guitarist of any bands. He can play any music.

[Jamesman42]

Definitely not that guitar n00b Michael Angelo.

Interesting choice for Mikael, he could do the growls on ANTR.

[Elsydeon]

Paul Gilbert would be good.
But I think without JP there is no Dream Theater

[cthrubuoy]

without JP

Missing the point of the thread dude.

[Samsara]

Gilbert would be awesome.

[hefdaddy42]

Marco Sfogli

Two Petruccis would be redundant.

[cthrubuoy]

Because a lot of guitarists would be able to play the rhythm sections for DT, the factor in the decision would have to be stage presence for me (where DT seems to lack).
Having someone energetic and crowd pleasing could bring a new dimension to their live shows.

[Adami]

James Hetfield.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Tom Delonge.

Their backing vocals problem would be gone! With Tom's awesome and non-winny voice

[BRGM]

ROINE STOLT!!!... eh, or?

[LudwigVan]

Gary Moore

..and LudwigVan, answer your own damn question!
OK I'll answer it for you..Ritchie Blackmore!

Okay, okay..!    Ihsahn - he would add lots of texture.   Or Marty Friedman.

[emindead]

James Hetfield.

Yeah the hell.

[Setlist Scotty]

I wouldn't like to see it happen but if it did then it should obviously be Mikael Akerfeldt because then he becomes the 1st choice growling option too

Thankfully, we'll never have to worry about him being in the band.

My choice? I think those that picked Paul Gilbert are right - not only is he an amazing player, but he's the same age, has a passion for a variety of music that rival's MP's and can play a number of different styles of music.

[Sigz]

Paul Waggoner

[LTE]

Paul Waggoner

The only realistic choice so far.

[Adami]

Marco Sfogli

Two Petruccis would be redundant.

Not if one of them still writes like old school petrucci.

[ACID_FOX]

James Hetfield in Dream Theater would result in my brain imploding from awsomness.

[Bombardana]

I'd imagine a second guitarist fulfilling more of a rhythm guitar role, in which case it wouldn't need a virtuosic player like Paul Gilbert. I'd be in favour of them trying this out atleast, if it goes wrong they can forget about it, but if it works there could be the world to gain.

[Plasmastrike]

Paul Waggoner

Hell yeah.

[bosk1]

Jordan Rudess

[Adami]

Jordan Rudess

The thread said "Hypothetical". Not "already the case".

[Gadough]

Perhaps Michael Romeo.

On paper it sounds awesome. Then you would get them competing for solos and time in the spotlight...wouldn't last very long.

[bosk1]

Jordan Rudess

The thread said "Hypothetical". Not "already the case".

Yes, but JP doesn't "already" let Jordan play guitar.

[Adami]

Jordan Rudess

The thread said "Hypothetical". Not "already the case".

Yes, but JP doesn't "already" let Jordan play guitar.

You say tomato, I say guitarist.

[cthrubuoy]

Paul Waggoner

Hell yeah.

[nikatapi]

Marco Sfogli

Two Petruccis would be redundant.

have you listened to his solo cd?
I think he would be a perfect fit...