DT's New Drummer (merged thread)

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Steve Moore?

[ddtonfire]

Toontrack's Superior Drummer 2.0 with the Metal Foundry Expansion

[TAC]

Mark Zonder

This is the first guy to come to my mind too. But I've seen clips of this Nigil D'virgilio (sp?) and he seems pretty damn good too.

[Mechanix1911]

Mike Mangini.

[Sir GuitarCozmo]

How has nobody said Neil Peart yet?

Because it's not possible?

Well, of course not, but I'm still surprised I was the only one to make the comment in jest.

[LTE]

People I'd like to see that wouldn't fit the style exactly but would be interesting:
Terry Bozzio
Vinnie Colaiuta (Hey, he's played with Megadeth)

People that would fit:
Thomas Lang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llijK-zUoUs

[tri.ad]

I didn't know Thomas Lang was Austrian.

And I can see why he would be a good pick. His style is kinda similar to MP's, but still different enough to be distinguished.

[Moonchild]

Nick Menza! 

[ZKX-2099]

Steve Moore?

I was gonna post him.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

I think either Mike Mangini or Virgil Donati would make a good fit. It would suck for Derek if Virgil left Plant X to join his former band lol

[Mat JB]

Virgil Donati would be my first choice. Aside from the awesome drumming he's known for, he has a unique compositional acumen that could be a great asset to DT.

[RobD]

Toontrack's Superior Drummer 2.0 with the Metal Foundry Expansion

Worked for Meshuggah and Devin Townsend (well, DKFH v1 for Devin)...

I'd like to see someone completely unknown and refreshing brought in. That way there'd be no pre-conceived ideas from both the band's writing or us for when new material is released.

[Zantera]

Portnoy left Dream Theater? 

Have i missed something here?

[LudwigVan]

On top of the playing ability, I'd want someone who might be able to match MP in terms of the energy and showmanship he brings to a live setting, and Nick D'Virgilio fits the bill.   ANd his vocals would be a nice plus.

[MykeHavoc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYtUYw3t0wA&feature=player_embedded#!

my choice

Jarzombek is a great choice. And your clip perfectly shows why.

[Volk9]

Portnoy left Dream Theater? 

Have i missed something here?

You've missed quite a bit

[tri.ad]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYtUYw3t0wA&feature=player_embedded#!

my choice

Jarzombek is a great choice. And your clip perfectly shows why.

True, but DT should also consider a drummer's ability to groove an important thing. Technical chops are fine and well, but if he can't really groove, his value is limited.

[MykeHavoc]

He's been playing with Fates Warning the last few years. I am of the belief that he would fit. We can't really say he can't groove until, well, he proves he can't.

[wkiml]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYtUYw3t0wA&feature=player_embedded#!

my choice

Jarzombek is a great choice. And your clip perfectly shows why.

True, but DT should also consider a drummer's ability to groove an important thing. Technical chops are fine and well, but if he can't really groove, his value is limited.

He can grove as well he's played with many, many bands and artists, not all Technical superior stuff either (Halford,Riot,Sebastian Bach)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Jarzombek

[setrataeso]

I'm pretty sure this guy would be the perfect replacement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItZyaOlrb7E

[Nathan Explosion]

As said earlier, I doubt he ever would but I would love for it to be Martin Lopez, I loved his work with Opeth, especially Still Life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJt_4Gafq6g#t=0m16s

[Lynxo]

Martin Lopez won't be able to tour due to his anxiety attacks. (That's why he left Opeth.)
Johan Langell won't be able to commit full-time to a band due to his family. (That's why he left PoS.)

Virgil Donati, Mike Terrana and Gavin are good choices, but Gavin probably won't leave PT.

I imagine they will use someone experienced, someone that a lot of people have heard of, as opposed to bring in someone completely new.

[King Postwhore]

People I'd like to see that wouldn't fit the style exactly but would be interesting:
Terry Bozzio
Vinnie Colaiuta (Hey, he's played with Megadeth)

People that would fit:
Thomas Lang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llijK-zUoUs

Vinny would be killer.  Saw him with Sting in 1993 and he is a monster.

[MykeHavoc]

I like The Mad Drummer idea. I mean Mike is his idol

[ReaperKK]

Although I don't think it would work in the long term, and I prefer him much more in PT I'd like to see Gavin Harrison's take on some new DT, and I'd like to see how he'd mix up older DT songs.

I'll probably support any new drummer for DT, there are many possibilities out there.

[LudwigVan]

Bill Bruford can come out of retirement.

[rumborak]

I think Mangini, if he's interested, is the closest fit. He has the right energy level/groove mix.
NDV would be totally out of place.

rumborak

[LTE]

Sure other drummers have better groove than someone like Thomas Lang, but the mere thought of him in DT making music with them.


Who cares if he overplays most things?  

Or Vinnie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE8fKhcU_ss

He would bring a great Jazzy/Fusion vibe to the band.

[EPICVIEW]

I hope its really an unknown drummer, so there is no baggage of a drummer leaving a current band and taking his "known style" into DT.

[Moonchild]

Matt Sorum!

I'm kidding on that one. Simplest drummer alive.

[Gadough]

Nick Menza! 

Hmm. Would definitely be cool. But I was under the impression he had dropped off the face of the Earth.

[LudwigVan]

I'll also throw in Chris Quirarte, the drummer from Redemption

[fadetoblackdude7]

How has nobody said Neil Peart yet?

Nah, he's busy.....he's in this local band called..."Rush"? They have a couple of albums out or something....lmao just fuckin with you man....but if I had to pick someone who's in a band already I'd go with Blake Richardson 

[Gadough]

How has nobody said Neil Peart yet?

Nah, he's busy.....he's in this local band called..."Rush"? They have a couple of albums out or something....lmao just fuckin with you man

Haha

[John94]

I checked out Mike Mangini and I liked what I saw...