Now would be a good time...

rumborak · December 21, 2010, 04:41:56 AM

to announce the new drummer. I think it would be nice to see something positive, in all the negative news we've seen lately.

rumborak

Portrucci · December 21, 2010, 04:46:54 AM

Yeah I agree. But I had the impression that JP et all were dying to tell us who the new drummer was but were waiting for certain legal processes to complete. I hardly think they'd delay this sort of announcement to build suspense because that would be very silly.

hefdaddy42 · December 21, 2010, 04:52:10 AM

Yes. Given the stuff about MP recently, plus with it being Christmas time, it would be a great time to announce the new drummer.

Rina · December 21, 2010, 05:02:41 AM

I think now is perfect, plus I think everyone's already really anxious to know. I definitely agree.

Mechanix1911 · December 21, 2010, 05:06:00 AM

QuoteIn December 2010 band announced that the new drummer of Dream Theater is Marco Minnemann.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_theater

This is probably a fucking joke or something. I don't take nothing seriously.

TAC · December 21, 2010, 05:11:15 AM

Wikileaks!

lordxizor · December 21, 2010, 05:12:01 AM

I'm tired of gettting drawn into all of the speculation as well. I think it would be a great time for an announcement.

EternalDancer · December 21, 2010, 05:15:28 AM

Lol the wikipedia page has now been updated to say

"In December 2010 band announced that the new drummer of Dream Theater is Marco Minnemann or Mike Mangini."

EternalDancer · December 21, 2010, 05:21:30 AM

Indeed "Kenny from South Park." has now been added to the list!

RoeDent · December 21, 2010, 05:23:03 AM

LOL

OK, which one of you put 'Kenny from South Park' in Wikipedia?

Must admit I was extremely tempted to put 'Kevin Moore' in there...

John94 · December 21, 2010, 05:35:26 AM

I can see it being released on the 1st January. Real cheese fest - new year new drummer new album and all that jazz.

RoeDent · December 21, 2010, 05:41:28 AM

Quote from: WikipediaIt was announced that the new drummer will be confirmed at six o'clock on a Christmas morning. Strong candidates include Jay Beckenstein from Spyro Gyra right?

That is genius, right there!

Jalis · December 21, 2010, 05:46:16 AM

Quote from: RoeDent on December 21, 2010, 05:41:28 AM
Quote from: WikipediaIt was announced that the new drummer will be confirmed at six o'clock on a Christmas morning. Strong candidates include Jay Beckenstein from Spyro Gyra right?

That is genius, right there!

Major Thirteenth · December 21, 2010, 05:50:59 AM

Quote from: Portrucci on December 21, 2010, 04:46:54 AM
Yeah I agree. But I had the impression that JP et all were dying to tell us who the new drummer was but were waiting for certain legal processes to complete. I hardly think they'd delay this sort of announcement to build suspense because that would be very silly.

Yes, the legal ducks have to be in a row at this point. We have seen the results of the maneuvering in several instances. Mike changing his status from ex-drummer to drummer. The delay in the announcement itself. Mike yesterday changing his own post and deleting references to new projects for 2011. The apparent struggle over who owns the name of the band. The obvious issue is being pushed out versus quitting. There is a huge difference monetarily speaking if one is pushed out of a band, rather than if one quit of their own free volition. It is patently obvious that lawyers are heavily involved at this point. The best hope for now is that the passions die down, everyone comes to their senses, and an equitable settlement is quickly reached. In a protracted struggle, only the lawyers win.

atmyne · December 21, 2010, 06:05:31 AM

I'm predicting it wont be anytime before Christmas. last thing they need whilst trying to enjoy their Christmas holiday with their families is the internet exploding in their faces and endless phone calls etc.
heck I'm starting to think it is most likely that it will be announced just before they go into the studio: so early - mid January. That would make sense.

ZKX-2099 · December 21, 2010, 06:30:24 AM

I say we find out at six AM on the 25th.

zerogravityfat · December 21, 2010, 07:33:13 AM

Quote from: ZKX-2099 on December 21, 2010, 06:30:24 AM
I say we find out at six AM on the 25th.

i say you are a few posts late to the game.

skydivingninja · December 21, 2010, 07:57:27 AM

I'm pretty much expecting the announcement on Christmas. If it doesn't happen on Christmas, I will be disappoint.

SnakeEyes · December 21, 2010, 08:03:34 AM

I have a feeling that it might not be legal stuff holding up the announcement. I think it could be that DT is trying out the new drummer in rehearsals and maybe even demoing new song ideas and they're making sure it's definitely the right fit. I know they had auditions, but sometimes auditions have various steps. Maybe they're in the second phase of the audition process.

blackngold29 · December 21, 2010, 08:15:27 AM

Quote from: SnakeEyes on December 21, 2010, 08:03:34 AM
I have a feeling that it might not be legal stuff holding up the announcement. I think it could be that DT is trying out the new drummer in rehearsals and maybe even demoing new song ideas and they're making sure it's definitely the right fit. I know they had auditions, but sometimes auditions have various steps. Maybe they're in the second phase of the audition process.

JP said that they have made their selection, but 'it'll make sense' why they couldn't announce him right away when they finally do.

rumborak · December 21, 2010, 10:36:53 AM

Well, let's hope they have their fingers somewhat on the pulse and realize that the fan base is at this point 'running on fumes' as they say.

rumborak

Adami · December 21, 2010, 10:42:26 AM

So is it safe to assume that Santa is the new drummer?

rumborak · December 21, 2010, 10:43:47 AM

Quote from: Adami on December 21, 2010, 10:42:26 AM
So is it safe to assume that Santa is the new drummer?

Clause, but no cookie.

rumborak

PlaysLikeMyung · December 21, 2010, 10:48:18 AM

The new drummer is gonna be Keith Moon

Zombie Keith Moon

King Postwhore · December 21, 2010, 10:58:04 AM

Quote from: rumborak on December 21, 2010, 10:43:47 AM
Quote from: Adami on December 21, 2010, 10:42:26 AM
So is it safe to assume that Santa is the new drummer?

Clause, but no cookie.

rumborak

But no

OsMosis2259 · December 21, 2010, 11:17:49 AM

I think they will announce it in the new year. No need for the band to worry about the internet/emails/phone calls during Christmas time.

Edit: I HOPE THEY ANNOUNCE NOW THOUGH TOO!

TL · December 21, 2010, 11:18:16 AM

While it would be great for them to announce it sooner than later, I'd say we probably won't hear until January.

IdoSC · December 21, 2010, 11:21:02 AM

Meh, I think christmas fits both because they enter the studio in January, and because we got a lot of MP-related baggage lately.

But, y'know, they could always come up with a message like:
"We just released our new album! Oh and, the name of the new drummer is inside the booklet. And maybe it's not there. Who knows?"

lordxizor · December 21, 2010, 11:28:29 AM

I'm actually pretty surprised the info hasn't leaked yet.

TAC · December 21, 2010, 11:58:55 AM

Quote from: lordxizor on December 21, 2010, 11:28:29 AM
I'm actually pretty surprised the info hasn't leaked yet.

So am I.
The fact that it hasn't is amazing.

nakedman · December 21, 2010, 12:01:33 PM

Mike Mangini will be the new drummer,
I am willing to bet $800,000 on it.

Adami · December 21, 2010, 12:02:41 PM

Quote from: nakedman on December 21, 2010, 12:01:33 PM
Mike Mangini will be the new drummer,
I am willing to bet $800,000 on it.

How about this. If Mangini is not the new drummer, you give me $800,000. However, if Mangini IS the new drummer, I'll give you an e-hug.

Mebert78 · December 21, 2010, 12:10:26 PM

Quote from: Adami on December 21, 2010, 12:02:41 PM
Quote from: nakedman on December 21, 2010, 12:01:33 PM
Mike Mangini will be the new drummer,
I am willing to bet $800,000 on it.

How about this. If Mangini is not the new drummer, you give me $800,000. However, if Mangini IS the new drummer, I'll give you an e-hug.

You're going to hug a naked man?

Adami · December 21, 2010, 12:11:36 PM

Quote from: Mebert78 on December 21, 2010, 12:10:26 PM
Quote from: Adami on December 21, 2010, 12:02:41 PM
Quote from: nakedman on December 21, 2010, 12:01:33 PM
Mike Mangini will be the new drummer,
I am willing to bet $800,000 on it.

How about this. If Mangini is not the new drummer, you give me $800,000. However, if Mangini IS the new drummer, I'll give you an e-hug.

You're going to hug a nakedman?

I said E-Hug.

Mladen · December 21, 2010, 12:12:37 PM

Well, I could really use an announcement this evening, since I'll be hanging on the forum for a couple more hours tonight. I've got nothing to do, and I'd love to be in a delirium with the rest of you guys.

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