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From a Mega Man Legends island jamming power metal to a Walrus listening to black metal, I like your story arc.
Maybe it would be nice to hear "we're largely a studio band, we thought things would be different 8 months ago, but we've failed to secure other dates around this time that would make getting together, rehearsing, and flying across the pond for this show worth it."
It’s come to my attention that there’s been some backlash toward Dream Theater regarding my decision to pull out from my solo band’s appearance at ProgPower this year. This is my decision to pull out and has absolutely no bearing on DT. If anyone has any issues, it should be with me and me alone. Any vented frustration should be directed towards me, not DT. I thank you all for your continued support, and I look forward to bringing my solo band’s performance to you all when the time is right! Best, James.
Why didn't JLB's band tour at some point last year or this year prior to DT recording? Petrucci toured with G3, Rudess played some shows, Myung toured with The Jelly Jam. You missed your window, JLB.
Quote from: Mebert78 on May 04, 2018, 12:46:17 PMWhy didn't JLB's band tour at some point last year or this year prior to DT recording? Petrucci toured with G3, Rudess played some shows, Myung toured with The Jelly Jam. You missed your window, JLB. Well, I think the original plan was to take all of 2018 off and if I remember correctly, James said he was going to do some solo band stuff then. All of the sudden they get this new record deal and announce they're going into the studio in May. While he may not have said it specifically, I think he did mention doing some shows in an interview or something a while back and I just assumed when Prog Power announced he was playing that it would be part of a bigger run. When DT announced they were going into the studio only a few months after the end of the tour I believe my exact reaction was, "Fuck!" I knew then and there the likelihood of James touring with his band was once again, slim to none. It honestly makes me a bit mad at DT but for purely selfish and illogical reasons. Obviously they need to put DT first and I bet all 5 members agree. I bet the record company forced their hand. At the same time I'm like, "Duuuuudes, c'mon. It's not like anybody is asking for a 5 year break. Just an additional 5 months."
...going along with Dragon Attack's Queen thread has been like taking a free class in Queen knowledge. Where else are you gonna find info like that?!
Quote from: Madman Shepherd on May 04, 2018, 03:50:58 PMQuote from: Mebert78 on May 04, 2018, 12:46:17 PMWhy didn't JLB's band tour at some point last year or this year prior to DT recording? Petrucci toured with G3, Rudess played some shows, Myung toured with The Jelly Jam. You missed your window, JLB. Well, I think the original plan was to take all of 2018 off and if I remember correctly, James said he was going to do some solo band stuff then. All of the sudden they get this new record deal and announce they're going into the studio in May. While he may not have said it specifically, I think he did mention doing some shows in an interview or something a while back and I just assumed when Prog Power announced he was playing that it would be part of a bigger run. When DT announced they were going into the studio only a few months after the end of the tour I believe my exact reaction was, "Fuck!" I knew then and there the likelihood of James touring with his band was once again, slim to none. It honestly makes me a bit mad at DT but for purely selfish and illogical reasons. Obviously they need to put DT first and I bet all 5 members agree. I bet the record company forced their hand. At the same time I'm like, "Duuuuudes, c'mon. It's not like anybody is asking for a 5 year break. Just an additional 5 months." I get where you are coming from. But I can tell you both from James' announcement, which I posted above, and my conversation with JP yesterday afternoon that DT going into the studio has nothing to do with the cancellation.
[quote auth Also, it's May already! DT is going back in the studio this month!
It sounds like, "ruk, ruk, ruk, ruk, ruk." Instead of the more pleasing kick drum sound of, "gzarruk, gzarruk, gzarruk, gzarruk."
For whatever the reasons are for cancelling a gig by any band, for JLB to not point fingers (whether any needed to be pointed), and put it on his shoulders (for whatever the reason), is admired by me as an unselfish act on his part.