The moment you've been waiting for: Dream Theater's new drummer announced!

[Gadough]

I find it funny they used the words " Welcome to the family" because they were used by avenged sevenfold to welcome MP in the band.

Yeah, I also thought this was ironic. Although I'm sure it wasn't intentional.

[Mebert78]

Kinda funny that Mangini equated being chosen to being drafted in the NFL draft, since the draft is today!

[SystematicThought]

Yes!! I am actually really really excited. Congrats Mike

[champbassist]

Mike departs and Myung gets all chatty (as per his standards) in the documentary: wonder if it was some kind of subliminal fear of MP that kept JM quiet all these years Here's hoping JM graces the next album with some more wonderful lyrics/music.

And MM's reaction on getting 'it' is just brilliant!

[Chino]

[Evo]

I'm extremely happy!!!
I was hoping for this to happen since the second the news of MP leaving the band broke. Not only is he one of the greatest drummers in the world, he's also a hell of a guy. I met him several times, he was always friendly and hilarious.
Welcome!

[redfish71]

Welcome Mike Mangini!!  I'm glad it's finally over, but I have to say that Marco Minneman and Peter Wildoer picked up a new fan this week.  Those guys are awesome and I wish them both the best of luck!!!

[SystematicThought]

Oddly enough too, we haven't broken the record for most people online. MP's departure still takes the cake on that

[ricky]

[RazielSR]

WELCOME MANGINI!! I think it has been the best choice. 

[DarkChestOfWonders]

[randymarsh]

looking forward for the next DT album

[ResultsMayVary]

From where's that?! 

His facebook

Can you share the link for his facebook?

[jonny108]

https://www.facebook.com/#!/MikeMangini
https://www.facebook.com/#!/michael.mangini

[tedy]

Congrats to Mike Mangini!!
Can´t wait to hear new album and see you on tour somewhere with Dream Theater   

[theanalogkid7]

His reaction is the exact reason why I think he's the perfect dude.  You can tell just how much this means to him.  I am so impressed with him thus far, and I cannot wait to hear his playing on the new album.

WELCOME MIKE!!!!

[Dream_Theater01]

Congrats, Mike!   

Is Mr. Mangini the new full-time drummer in DT?  Or is he just here for awhile?

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

New full-time drummer.

[Nighthawkwill7]

[Nick]

Wow, what a truly exciting day to be a DT fan... congrats to Mangini on getting the job, I have every confidence he'll do a great job.

[Dream_Theater01]

New full-time drummer.

Thanks!

[LCArenas]

Congrats to Mike, yeah, we saw it coming, but hey... It's awesome nonetheless.


MEANWHILE, IN PORTNOY'S LAIR...

[Demi Zenith]

I think his reaction to the news shows they got they right guy. Totally excited!

[glaurung]

Mike departs and Myung gets all chatty (as per his standards) in the documentary: wonder if it was some kind of subliminal fear of MP that kept JM quiet all these years Here's hoping

*sigh*

No.

Just...

No.

[PlaysLikeMyung]

Mike departs and Myung gets all chatty (as per his standards) in the documentary: wonder if it was some kind of subliminal fear of MP that kept JM quiet all these years Here's hoping

*sigh*

No.

Just...

No.

Not fear, but I do think MP had an iron grip on most creativity in the band. John Myung seems really excited, and this can ONLY be a good thing

[chrisbDTM]

i really hope mangini was in the studio at some point during the writing process

[bosk1]

Not fear, but I do think MP had an iron grip on most creativity in the band. John Myung seems really excited, and this can ONLY be a good thing

Yeah, so, can we just stop with that rumor, please?  There's never been anything to remotely suggest any such thing.  And it doesn't belong in this thread anyway.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

lol @ dt.net

Watch the 3rd and FINAL Episode of "The Spirit Carries on", and see how Dream Theater picked MIKE MANGINI as their new drummer!

Itchy loves spoilers.

[KevShmev]

lol @ dt.net

Watch the 3rd and FINAL Episode of "The Spirit Carries on", and see how Dream Theater picked MIKE MANGINI as their new drummer!

Itchy loves spoilers.

Can I make of itchy for not even knowing that prepositions like "on" are supposed to be capitalized in song titles when they are the first or last word?

[Cygnus7874]

Does anyone know if Mangini has a singing voice? Not that I thought Mike was great  but he did do quite a bit that would need to be duplicated.

[Progmetty]

Congrates to Mike, happy you made it

[Chaotic_AK]

Congrats, Mike! Welcome to Dream Theater!

[FretMuppet]

We so need this as an emoticon!!!

[Ben_Jamin]

I understand why they picked Mike, he had that desire and really really wanted it.

Congrats and will be here waiting for the new album.

[jsem]

I'm happy with Magnini, even though I wanted Minnemann.

Mangini is a perfect fit, he fits like a glove.