Portnoy invites the DT guys to play the 12 step with him

[CodyWanKenobi]

If it was me, and I really missed my friends deep down in my heart, I would make it a little more personal, and NOT make it some public Facebook post. I just don't get it.

That's because you are not a celebrity.

I might be... you don't know my life...

[Mosh]

I totally agree that he shouldn't have made it a public invitation.

He should have asked the guys discreetly .

I think he did ask them discreetly; he just made the invitation public once it became clear that none of them were coming.

Maybe he thought they would succumb to pressure from the fans. Idk, it's baseless speculation at that point.

[rumborak]

It's been awfully quiet around MP lately (at least from my perception). Maybe he just wanted to stoke the fire a bit. It *is* the only news item that reliably gets him on Blabbermouth headlines.

[WheyWaffles]

But MP hates Blabbermouth. He can't stand it when they cover him and build controversy, especially when it's about DT remarks.

Really.

[Ben_Jamin]

After reading the recent interview with JLB, it's clear they want to tour until at least March. Which makes it impossible for them to make the cruise.

[Mosh]

Yup, further supports my theory that the reason they aren't showing up is mainly because of scheduling conflicts. MP has always been big on juggling several projects at once, to him making this cruise while also touring with DT would probably be no big deal. The other DT guys aren't like that from what I've gathered.

I also think it would've been better received if the invitation wasn't on MP's terms. Why not collaborate with them on a date/venue that would work for everyone? Not saying that would automatically make DT agree to it, but there'd certainly be a better chance of it than MP just throwing a date at them (on a cruise no less) and expecting them to drop everything for it.

[Kotowboy]

So HE can say that HE tried for THE FANS but THEY refused.

[nobloodyname]

I am absolutely amazed (but also completely unsurprised) that DTF has managed to stretch a relative non-story out across nine pages

[Dublagent66]

It's DTF's version of the 13th step.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

But MP hates Blabbermouth. He can't stand it when they cover him and build controversy, especially when it's about DT remarks.

Really.

Yeah, but I think MP likes exposure more than he hates that site. Instead of ignoring the deceiving headlines and articles from Blabbermouth (like the rest of the band has done since 2010), he always chooses to acknowledge them and, it the process, make them extremely known among the fanbase.

[Kotowboy]

It's DTF's version of the 13th step.

NUGGETZ

[Dublagent66]

[Adami]

It's DTF's version of the 13th step.

Is that the crooked one?

[King Postwhore]

It's DTF's version of the 13th step.

Is that the crooked one?

Yes.  It's the one that always makes noise.........

[Kotowboy]

It's DTF's version of the 13th step.

Is that the crooked one?

Yes.  It's the one that always makes noise.........

The one that alerts the occupants to the burglar.

[WheyWaffles]

But MP hates Blabbermouth. He can't stand it when they cover him and build controversy, especially when it's about DT remarks.

Really.

Yeah, but I think MP likes exposure more than he hates that site. Instead of ignoring the deceiving headlines and articles from Blabbermouth (like the rest of the band has done since 2010), he always chooses to acknowledge them and, it the process, make them extremely known among the fanbase.

I absolutely agree. I was being sarcastic. I think he craves this shit, even if he's not always cognizant of it.

[Cool Chris]

Why not collaborate with them on a date/venue that would work for everyone?

Because the other guys don't want to collaborate. Don't overthink it.

[King Postwhore]

Exactly.   It's obvious. 

[Mosh]

Why not collaborate with them on a date/venue that would work for everyone?

Because the other guys don't want to collaborate. Don't overthink it.

Not my point. If they were to reunite, it would have to be on everybody's terms, not just Portnoy's.

[KevShmev]

I chucked at this yesterday. On a Rush fan FB page, they had this link:

https://web.musicaficionado.com/main.html#!/collection/Mike_Portnoy_Picks_His_Top_10_Prog_Albums_Of_All_Time

From the Spock's Beard The Light write-up, he said:

This record set the template for what Spock's Beard was all about: a classic retro prog sound, using Hammond organs and Mellotrons and guitars going through Leslies. It had all those classic sounds, which to me was so refreshing, because around 1995 all I was hearing were Dream Theater wannabes. Even though that was my band, and it was the monster I created, the sound-alikes didn't interest me as a listener.

"The monster I created."

I.

Yep, you created it all yourself, didn't ya?  It's no wonder Dream Theater wants no part of him anymore.

[Madman Shepherd]

I chucked at this yesterday. On a Rush fan FB page, they had this link:

https://web.musicaficionado.com/main.html#!/collection/Mike_Portnoy_Picks_His_Top_10_Prog_Albums_Of_All_Time

From the Spock's Beard The Light write-up, he said:

This record set the template for what Spock's Beard was all about: a classic retro prog sound, using Hammond organs and Mellotrons and guitars going through Leslies. It had all those classic sounds, which to me was so refreshing, because around 1995 all I was hearing were Dream Theater wannabes. Even though that was my band, and it was the monster I created, the sound-alikes didn't interest me as a listener.

"The monster I created."

I.

Yep, you created it all yourself, didn't ya?  It's no wonder Dream Theater wants no part of him anymore.

Blabbermouth, much? Quit twisting his words around by quoting them verbatim!

[WheyWaffles]

In providing the full context of Mike's remarks, KevShmev is obviously quoting his words out of context.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

In providing the full context of Mike's remarks, KevShmev is obviously quoting his words out of context.

Quoting out or context or not, MP really needs to think twice before writing anything on the internet lol.

[erwinrafael]

In what context is I not...I?

[Bertielee]

In what context is I not...I?

Yes, I was wondering as well.

B.Lee

[mikeyd23]

Gheez, why wouldn't he just say..."the band that I was in..." "the monster I helped create..." or something like that. Maybe in his head the way he said it sounded fine but it comes across bad.

[Darkstarshades]

In what context is I not...I?

In a world where philosophy and identity crisis unite.

And also when it's roman number 1...

Does this mean he considers himself the Number 1 in DT? Omg Mike, how can you go that far...

"The Monster I created" I, not II, not III, I.

I is him, II is JP and III is JM.

[SebastianPratesi]

I is him, II is JP and III is JM.

Actually...

[Mladen]

I noticed the very same thing in that The Light write-up but wasn't bothered by it too much. It also came to me that he could have said "the monster we created" or "the monster I helped create", but MP obviously can't bother being diplomatic and correct every time he says something related to Dream Theater. I also don't think he meant this as a passive-aggressive dig this time around.

[hefdaddy42]

I got what he meant, but, as usual, he didn't say it the best way possible.

But he's right about all the DT imposters from that period. 

[Mosh]

And to this day. Progressive metal has only recently started to become innovative again.

[Darkstarshades]

I is him, II is JP and III is JM.

Actually...

But then who's 6?

[King Postwhore]

Nightmare Cinema of course.

[BlobVanDam]

But then who's 6?

The fans. The fans are the turbulence.

[King Postwhore]

But then who's 6?

The fans. The fans are the turbulence.

I do have a lot of gas built up.