Update from JP

[jonny108]

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 DT drummer?" I also realize that some people are getting frustrated waiting for the news. Well, auditions went great and we do have someone but we are spending some time getting everything in order before making an official announcement. Let me just say that we are all incredibly excited about our choice and just bursting at the seams to let the world know!
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a lot of fun and truly an incredible honor. DT is so thankful to the board to be recognized in that way.
I've been demoing tunes for my next solo record at my home as well as writing and cataloguing riffs and ideas for the new DT album. We'll be in the studio come January which is already just around the corner. Can't wait!
Been working on and developing a few new signature products which will be released soon. Stay tuned for details. Also, I've recorded a few demo videos for some of the gear companies I endorse which should be available to view soon. The one for the Zoom Q3HD is already up.
Besides that, just practicing, lifting and taking care of the family. Life is great. I hope this message finds everyone well and again, thanks so much for the tremendous support.
JP

[skydivingninja]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh

JUST ANNOUNCE IT ALREADY!

But really, its good of JP to reach out like this to let us know everything's cool.

[Adami]

Eh.

[phentalmyst]

just the fact that he's writing DT stuff BEFORE going into the studio as opposed to waiting intrigues the hell out of me!

[MajorMatt]

Thanks for the update, John! I gotta say I wish that sentence had been "demoing tunes for the new DT album". Bring back the demo process!

Doing that as well!

I like the sound of this!

[ariich]

just the fact that he's writing DT stuff BEFORE going into the studio as opposed to waiting intrigues the hell out of me!

Pretty sure they've always had some riff / chord progression ideas before going into the studio, otherwise they have nothing to start with. But this:

Thanks for the update, John! I gotta say I wish that sentence had been "demoing tunes for the new DT album". Bring back the demo process!

Doing that as well!

I like the sound of this!

is definitely more exciting. The only song they've done that with in ages is Wither, and I absolutely love that one.

[tri.ad]

I agree with ariich, JP taking up the demoing stuff again (as it seems) sounds very promising.

[Progmetty]

Sweet

[Ħ]

Yay!  I wonder if registration is still down for his website?

[Chino]

Is this actually JP posting?

[Adami]

Is this actually JP posting?

I think so. Just copied/pasted from JP's forum I assume.

[kartmaze2]

I like a lot of what JP's saying here...

When was the last time DT came into studio with demos except Wither?

[ariich]

I like a lot of what JP's saying here...

When was the last time DT came into studio with demos except Wither?

ToT I think.

[phentalmyst]

Pretty sure they've always had some riff / chord progression ideas before going into the studio, otherwise they have nothing to start with. But this:

that's what i meant. i recall MP saying plenty of times they would come in without ANY ideas. no riffs...no tunes...nothing...

[emindead]

And the new drummer is...

Wait for it...

[Progmetty]

Is this actually JP posting?

I think so. Just copied/pasted from JP's forum I assume.

I think he's asking if jonny108 is actually JP, since he didn't give a source or make a quote.

[Adami]

Is this actually JP posting?

I think so. Just copied/pasted from JP's forum I assume.

I think he's asking if jonny108 is actually JP, since he didn't give a source or make a quote.

He signed it JP, it's copied and pasted. Clearly the poster in question isn't JP.

[OsMosis2259]

Awesome update! I think it should be very soon till we find out the drummer. Maybe sometime near Christmas or something...

[darkshade]

who is this new guy? imagine being him right now.

[OptionalPlayer]

If you think original poster is actually JP, click on his name and see his profile.

[zxlkho]

If you think original poster is actually JP, click on his name and see his profile.

https://www.petrucciforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71656

[RoeDent]

My two cents:

It's great to know they have decided who the drummer's going to be. Even though we don't know who it is, there's a small sense of satisfaction in knowing that the band know the guy they want. I wonder if the drummer in question knows yet? I'm guessing so.

[Deez]

It's like a pregnancy.  Don't say anything until you're five or six months along lest you get people's hopes up too soon and it all goes to shit.

If it doesn't work out in the short run, at least they can let the guy go without damaging reputations or somehow starting a bitchfight between parties.

Good news about demos.  Yay, demos!

[Adami]

It's like a pregnancy.  Don't say anything until you're five or six months along lest you get people's hopes up too soon and it all goes to shit.

If it doesn't work out in the short run, at least they can let the guy go without damaging reputations or somehow starting a bitchfight between parties.

Good news about demos.  Yay, demos!

It's usually three.

[Deez]

I don't have kids myself.

[Dream Team]

Eh.

[Kotowboy]

Has this been posted yet ?

https://mesaboogie.com/news/2010/12/video-john-petrucci-mark-v-settings-and-tone-tips/

[robwebster]

I'm definitely feeling quite heartened by the fact that they are taking the opportunity to change things up and fiddle with the way they operate.

[Adami]

Eh.

I tried to make a joke post, but failed miserably so I deleted it and replaced it with eh.

[Kotowboy]

or you tried to make a joke post but failed miserably and kept it 

[abydos]

Started writing down riffs, ideas and demos for the new album? It feels like I woke up in a different universe all of a sudden! I'm slightly optimistic about this.