So IF it is this Minnemann guy...

[Samsara]

...first off, dude has way too many "n"s in his last name.

Second, for those in the know about the guy, what will he bring to the table above and beyond just being able to play the songs as Portnoy did? What are his differences from Portnoy, similarities, etc., etc.

I know nothing of the man, other than a quick google search and some impressive YouTube vids. Outside of that, never heard of the guy.

Fill me in.

Of course, if it's not him, then pointless thread points (demerits) for me. But folks seem to know who he his and some are nuts over him. So give the rest of the class a primer.

Gracias.

And if it's Mangini, I'll just go listen to Waiting for the Punchline by Extreme.  

[Adami]

Well he can add a cute funny accent. That should count for something.


And he also reminds me of Dana Carvey from Hanz and Franz. So that is enough.

[Samsara]

Well he can add a cute funny accent. That should count for something.


And he also reminds me of Dana Carvey from Hanz and Franz. So that is enough.

Seriously though. What's all the buzz about this guy? I'm not a musician at all, and yeah, dude can play. But what's he bring to the band, IF (and yeah, it's IF) he is the chosen one?

[Adami]

He'd bring his drumming. Why should a drummer bring anything else?


It would be nice, but why is it necessary? He doesn't need to bring song writing, structuring, lyrics or anything else. He just needs to bring his drumming.

[Samsara]

It is simply curiosity about the guy and what sort of musician he is. I had never heard of him before. Nothing wrong with me asking folks who know about him on here for some details?

[Adami]

It is simply curiosity about the guy and what sort of musician he is. I had never heard of him before. Nothing wrong with me asking folks who know about him on here for some details?

Not at all. I was just curious what you're looking for. You can easily youtube videos of him playing with other musicians or other bands he's been in. I don't think any of us know what he will be able to contribute to DT outside of drumming, or even if the band will let him. I've been in lots of bands, we never let the new guys have too much of a say, just out of familiarity with the other guys already.

[rumborak]

He was born in Hannover, Germany. That´s already cool.

rumborak

[Adami]

Oh, I'd also expect the music to be more jammy, proggy and .... humerous with him.

[rumborak]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHft4OR7Rus

That is hilarious. I would love to see some more experimental stuff from DT.

rumborak

[Adami]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHft4OR7Rus

That is hilarious. I would love to see some more experimental stuff from DT.

rumborak

I assume after that....SOMEONE....put that homer sample over the end of Home.

[RoeDent]

Oh, I'd also expect the music to be more jammy, proggy and .... humerous with him.

I like the idea of that.

Great video, rumborak.

[emindead]

His drumming abilities are insane. What would he bring? It. He would bring it, Courtney!

I think he would increase the technical side of DT. Keyboard guy who likes challenges + guitarist who loves challenges + extremely proficient drummer who lives for challenges + bass player who seems he's enthusiastic again = DT to the next level.

One thing I did like about MP regarding JLB, though, is that he (MP) indeed push him (JLB) to sing better in the studio. JLB got mad sometimes, but you could see that MP did want the best take. I hope that JLB challenges himself more with this new album.

*Changes vote Minnemann.*

[rumborak]

I would definitely be more excited about Minnemann than Mangini in DT. Minnemann would inevitably give DT some new angle, which I´m not sure Mangini would. And DT needs a new angle.

rumborak

[Adami]

As much as I want DT to change things up, I don't really want them to get "funnier" or "more jammy".

[John94]

Well he looks cool in a Space-suit.

How do you say his name? Is it Mini-man or what?

[Adami]

Well he looks cool in a Space-suit.

How do you say his name? Is it Mini-man or what?

All of the N's are silent.

[Metabog]

He's got a different style from MP, I get the feeling he's much more experimental and more interested in the proggy side of things. The guy drums to voices ffs. He also looks pretty nerdy and goofy which is awesome. He's also less obnoxious than MP was lately (uh oh).

[RuRoRul]

I don't really want them to get "funnier" or "more jammy".

[Daso]

I'm seeing according to you guys he's more progressive? That's the best thing that could happen to DT, a more progressive drummer. That way they won't be adding mallcore elements to the music as they used to do because of Portnoy.

OT: I think you asked where he is from and stuff like that? Well, he is German and he played drums live for Kreator  and he also played for Necrophagist.

[lateralus88]

That way they won't be adding mallcore elements to the music as they used to do because of Portnoy.

You're hilarious.

[As I Am]

He's a solid drummer, but he just doesn't "do it" for me. I just don't see the "fit" in DT if he is the one that was chosen. But, we'll see.

[kala1928]

That way they won't be adding mallcore elements to the music as they used to do because of Portnoy.

You're hilarious.

Its funny cuz its true!

[Daso]

That way they won't be adding mallcore elements to the music as they used to do because of Portnoy.

You're hilarious.

Why, thank you.

[skydivingninja]

Well, Minnemann is technical, but also very focused on groove, and if songs like New Milennium and Lines in the Sand are any indication, DT can rock a great groove.  Plus, as the sample thing shows, he's very experimental and humorous, moreso than Mangini.

[Adami]

I'd be 100% cool with Minnnnnnemmennnnnn, Mangini, or Lang.


At this point though, I really just don't care. DT have accidently killed any momentum they had.

[The Letter M]

I'd be 100% cool with Minnnnnnemmennnnnn, Mangini, or Lang.


At this point though, I really just don't care. DT have accidently killed any momentum they had.

Yeah, good thing they decided to continue on and go into the studio in January instead of taking an indefinite hiatus...

Seriously though, I like Minnemann a lot, and he'd be a good fit for some of DT's more experimental sounds and DT's more groove-based rockers.

-Marc.

[glaurung]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHft4OR7Rus

That is hilarious. I would love to see some more experimental stuff from DT.

rumborak

After watching that I would be completely okay with him being picked.

[Adami]

I'd be 100% cool with Minnnnnnemmennnnnn, Mangini, or Lang.


At this point though, I really just don't care. DT have accidently killed any momentum they had.

Yeah, good thing they decided to continue on and go into the studio in January instead of taking an indefinite hiatus...


-Marc.

Not sure what that has to do with anything.

[Daso]

Well, Minnemann is technical, but also very focused on groove, and if songs like New Milennium and Lines in the Sand are any indication, DT can rock a great groove.  Plus, as the sample thing shows, he's very experimental and humorous, moreso than Mangini.

And than Portnoy as well.

Seriously, now that Portnoy left I can only see Dream Theater improving. If that's possible, anyways.

[The Letter M]

I'd be 100% cool with Minnnnnnemmennnnnn, Mangini, or Lang.


At this point though, I really just don't care. DT have accidently killed any momentum they had.

Yeah, good thing they decided to continue on and go into the studio in January instead of taking an indefinite hiatus...


-Marc.

Not sure what that has to do with anything.

Eh, nothing really. Just me failing at being funny. I think they're taking as much time as they should be. I mean, we've all known they've wanted to go back into the studio in January - I think the 2-3 months between auditions and going into the studio is the bare minimum amount of time they should be taking before revealing the new drummer. Heck, they could start sessions in less than 10 days! I'm sure we'll known in the next 2-3 weeks.

-Marc.

[bosk1]

DT have accidently killed any momentum they had.

I honestly have no idea what this even means.



But in other news, for what it's worth, your forum admin is almost 100% convinced that Minnemann is not the new drummer.

[The Letter M]

DT have accidently killed any momentum they had.

I honestly have no idea what this even means.

What he said.

-Marc.

[Adami]

DT have accidently killed any momentum they had.

I honestly have no idea what this even means.

It means that they started making a big deal about it back in October. They shouldn't have said anything untill they had a drummer and were ready to announce it.

[bosk1]

DT have accidently killed any momentum they had.

I honestly have no idea what this even means.

It means that they started making a big deal about it back in October. They shouldn't have said anything untill they had a drummer and were ready to announce it.

No, they didn't make a big deal about it.  They said they auditioned and had selected a new drummer because a member was asked the question point blank in an interview.  He answered.  The band has been almost entirely silent on the issue since then.

[Adami]

Well, for their sake, I'm glad there's still some people who haven't lost interest mostly.