MP has said in front of the other members that heŽs the leader of SOA. And thereŽs one onterview where Derek openly acknowledges that. I really donŽt see a problem with him saying that. IŽve said this many times here and IŽll say it again - thereŽs a lot of people in this forum that while seemingly try to have a positive attitute towards MP, always try to pick things here and there to find fault in what he does. Relax people! HeŽs doing just fine, juggling a gazillion different bands, heŽll tour and promote whichever band he wants when the right time comes...and hey, look at the activity in DTF: Dream Theater is on tour, but the most talked about subject here is, hands down, Sons of Apollo. Some of us care about MP A LOT MORE than weŽre ready to admit.