I understand that Mike Mangini and Portnoy have a friendship history. I know Mike Portnoy has to be jealous considering he misses being in Dream Theater (assumption--at least want's to be back in...) Anyways, do you think that they dislike each other the least bit - nonetheless Portnoy disliking Mangini? Mangini seemed to be assured that he would keep his position in DT, and that MP would never find his way back. MP found that pretty disrespectful and cocky. There whole friendship has to be ruined. Say what you all want, but I know DT will be back with MP in the future. They're going to have a reunion with Portnoy, and realize what they've been missing the whole time. No offense, but the new album was complete GARBAGE. (It's a matter of opinion.) The only song I like is the looking glass, because it's catchy--not the technicality. I hate the way Mangini's snare was tuned in DT 2013. I have all the respect for MM -- he's far better than Portnoy and that's a fact, but that's not his home...it's Portnoys'. The band isn't the same without him either. Back to the point, Mike Mangini and Mike Portnoy are both trying to get in the same position, but Mangini is only a drummer, not a writer or anything, so therefore, Portnoy scores there. Some of the best parts were written by Portnoy.
Here's a little article.
Metal Injection
Robert Pasbani
SOURCE :
(https://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/drama/dream-theater-frontman-doesnt-ever-see-mike-portnoy-rejoining-the-band)"That possibility, I don't see it ever happening; it's not gonna happen," the singer replied. "Because, first and foremost, Mike Mangini is a full-fledged member of the band now, he's a phenomenal drummer and he's doing everything that we could possibly want as a drummer in a band. He's helping us realize exactly what we wanna do right now musically. And he will be our drummer until the day that we finish doing this, when we conclude. Mike Portnoy was a big part of our past, but I think that's where it's going to remain. He was a drummer from the past. And as far as presently and into the future, it will be Mike Mangini, and we all feel very strongly about that. He's an incredible drummer, he's an incredible asset to the band, and he is fulfilling out wildest dreams as far as what we're doing musically and what we're doing with each album. So that's the way it stands."
This made me lose respect for LaBrie.
You cannot just take a previous member of the band, who created it, who hired YOU PERSONALLY, and just treat him like absolute garbage. Me and LaBrie both know that Portnoy was the soul of the band, was the frontman, was the MAN! It's like he took away custody of his child. Dream Theater was Mike Portnoy's band, and you can tell, Mike Portnoy isn't happy without it. Had you seen him drum? He smiled, smirked, pointed at the audience, was joyful. Now go watch winery dogs, saw them live, wasn't even close to as happy.
One of my favorite lines : "...he's a phenomenal drummer and he's doing everything that we could possibly want as a drummer in a band." Well, LaBrie, how about you put in a little effort? Weren't you almost kicked out of the band for not participating in writing? Don't you dare just say that. Maybe for you, because you don't put in as much effort as the other guys, he's doing what you could possibly want, but what about JP, JM, and JR, they probably feel different.
" He was a drummer from the past. " Just like you should be a singer of the past? Sorry, you're DT's singer, and I love what you do, but no, he was not a drummer from the past. He's the heart of Dream Theater, and he pretends he doesn't care but he truly does. He care's about that band more than each and every one of the band members, and these projects like TWD are just rebounds to fill the whole of his 25 year old daughter.
I know I was going on different topics, but there are multiple parts to pay attention to and respond to. Have fun.
Well what do you guys think? These are my thoughts, and I'm sorry if you disagree, but please no disrespect. Thank you.