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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #490 on: September 09, 2010, 12:09:41 AM »
I almost am mad at some of you guys and how easy you are letting this situation go.

I'm all for looking at the positives, but it worries me to see so many "This is great for the sound of the band!" reactions.

Its 2 a.m. here and I don't think I'll be sleeping.

I'm so upset....
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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #491 on: September 09, 2010, 12:10:22 AM »
TOX, your post was really, really excellent.

This situation is so fucking parallel to what's going on in my personal life right now. I hate it...this is awful.

Aww that sucks big time. I hope things turn out better for you.
Thanks man. Relationships are a bitch.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #492 on: September 09, 2010, 12:12:13 AM »
TOX, your post was really, really excellent.

This situation is so fucking parallel to what's going on in my personal life right now. I hate it...this is awful.

Aww that sucks big time. I hope things turn out better for you.
Thanks man. Relationships are a bitch.

Wait so you're in a relationship with Portnoy? You bastard, break up with him, he's mine!  >:(

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #493 on: September 09, 2010, 12:13:44 AM »
TOX, your post was really, really excellent.

This situation is so fucking parallel to what's going on in my personal life right now. I hate it...this is awful.

Aww that sucks big time. I hope things turn out better for you.
Thanks man. Relationships are a bitch.

Wait so you're in a relationship with Portnoy? You bastard, break up with him, he's mine!  >:(

Listen, troll, some of us just want to mourn the loss of a great friend and band leader. 
Strive for greatness.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #494 on: September 09, 2010, 12:14:12 AM »
I was. He's all yours now.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #495 on: September 09, 2010, 12:14:43 AM »
TOX, your post was really, really excellent.

This situation is so fucking parallel to what's going on in my personal life right now. I hate it...this is awful.

Aww that sucks big time. I hope things turn out better for you.
Thanks man. Relationships are a bitch.

Wait so you're in a relationship with Portnoy? You bastard, break up with him, he's mine!  >:(

Listen, troll, some of us just want to mourn the loss of a great friend and band leader. 

But I'm sad too! :[ DT are great and Mike should never have left. I am so torn up about this, I feel like someone died!

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #496 on: September 09, 2010, 12:15:01 AM »
WTF?!

What a terrible way to wake up.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #497 on: September 09, 2010, 12:15:09 AM »
I was. He's all yours now.

YES! Can I have his number?

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #498 on: September 09, 2010, 12:17:04 AM »
WTF?!

What a terrible way to wake up.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #499 on: September 09, 2010, 12:17:24 AM »
I was. He's all yours now.

YES! Can I have his number?
i had to delete it off my phone. Come on, you know how breakups work.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #500 on: September 09, 2010, 12:20:03 AM »
I almost am mad at some of you guys and how easy you are letting this situation go.

Listen, troll, some of us just want to mourn the loss of a great friend and band leader. 

 :facepalm: :facepalm: Different people deal with things in different ways. Some choose to joke it off, and others choose to see the positive in a situation rather than the negative -- don't expect everyone to act all depressed about it, even though, yes, it sucks.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #501 on: September 09, 2010, 12:21:42 AM »
5/8.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #502 on: September 09, 2010, 12:23:44 AM »
I almost am mad at some of you guys and how easy you are letting this situation go.

Listen, troll, some of us just want to mourn the loss of a great friend and band leader. 

 :facepalm: :facepalm: Different people deal with things in different ways. Some choose to joke it off, and others choose to see the positive in a situation rather than the negative -- don't expect everyone to act all depressed about it, even though, yes, it sucks.

I'm already building a Portnoy shrine... it's gonna be awesome!

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #503 on: September 09, 2010, 12:24:40 AM »
WTF?!

What a terrible way to wake up.

I KNOW RIGHT

At least you actually got some rest. I don't think I'll be able to sleep at all tonight.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #504 on: September 09, 2010, 12:24:48 AM »
The trolls, they are coming...


I imagined the story to go more like this.

I was sitting a traffic light blaring Space Dye Vest and next to me in another car was Kevin Moore. And I'll never be open again.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #505 on: September 09, 2010, 12:25:21 AM »
WTF?!

What a terrible way to wake up.

I KNOW RIGHT

At least you actually got some rest. I don't think I'll be able to sleep at all tonight.

I plan to listen to their entire catalogue until I pass out and can't stay awake anymore... I've already eaten a whole package of caffeine pills!

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #506 on: September 09, 2010, 12:27:41 AM »
well it's about that time when the europeans rise.  we shall see their reactions too.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #507 on: September 09, 2010, 12:28:30 AM »
WTF?!

What a terrible way to wake up.

I KNOW RIGHT

At least you actually got some rest. I don't think I'll be able to sleep at all tonight.

I plan to listen to their entire catalogue until I pass out and can't stay awake anymore... I've already eaten a whole package of caffeine pills!


Sounds fun, enjoy.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #508 on: September 09, 2010, 12:28:48 AM »
WTF?!

What a terrible way to wake up.

I KNOW RIGHT

At least you actually got some rest. I don't think I'll be able to sleep at all tonight.

My plans for today are pretty much ruined, there's also a downside to that. :P
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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #509 on: September 09, 2010, 12:29:15 AM »
how is there still 200+ guests still reading this thread....wow

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #510 on: September 09, 2010, 12:29:39 AM »
Look at the board stats as well...

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #511 on: September 09, 2010, 12:29:49 AM »
Is that person's user name seriously, "fuck"?  

WTF?
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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #512 on: September 09, 2010, 12:30:18 AM »
@ SE: Yup. You know how it is like...
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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #513 on: September 09, 2010, 12:32:14 AM »
I kinda wish they'd do one last show or something

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #514 on: September 09, 2010, 12:32:50 AM »
well it's about that time when the europeans rise.  we shall see their reactions too.


That's kind of cruel. But I do anticipate BRGM's response.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #515 on: September 09, 2010, 12:32:54 AM »
WTF?!

What a terrible way to wake up.

I KNOW RIGHT

At least you actually got some rest. I don't think I'll be able to sleep at all tonight.

I plan to listen to their entire catalogue until I pass out and can't stay awake anymore... I've already eaten a whole package of caffeine pills!
Troll, banned.

And on-topic, PLM summed up my exact reaction in the first reply:
WHAT


THE



FUCK?!

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #516 on: September 09, 2010, 12:33:12 AM »
c) Who replaces MP? Obviously it has to be someone with major chops, isn't locked into another band obligation, and is capable of learning all the music - or at least enough for a set list. I think the days of the rotating tour set list are done now; how much can the new guy learn?

I think the rotating set lists will continue. James said in a recent interview that playing the same songs over and over on the Iron Maiden tour bored him, and I'd imagine that others in DT would probably feel the same way.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #517 on: September 09, 2010, 12:34:53 AM »
Metropolis without Mike Portnoy in the band is just wrong...

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #518 on: September 09, 2010, 12:35:07 AM »
hey guys, i made this video to pay tribute to the parting of mike from dream theater.  i hope you enjoy it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf6abZyzatg

its been a long time since ive talked to a lot of you, i just hope dream theater continues to be the best of the best.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #519 on: September 09, 2010, 12:36:18 AM »
I can see Jordan becoming the new face of DT now, considering all the youtube videos and twitter posts he does.

Edit: And I mean just in a social way, like when it comes to interviews etc.
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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #520 on: September 09, 2010, 12:40:46 AM »
I dunno, I'm shocked, but a little excited. I mean, I haven't been too thrilled with DTs recent output, so any change might lead to good. It might not, but I'm excited to see what the band sounds like with Portnoy calling as many of the shots as he did.
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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #521 on: September 09, 2010, 12:44:01 AM »
This post will probably be forgotten in an hour, given the amount of expected responses, but here we go.

First, good luck to MP. You have to follow your heart, and if this was the only way you thought you could preserve your friendships in the band, then you did the right thing.

Second, if the band wasn't willing to go on an extended hiatus, then I hope fans understand that time is money. Bands can NOT be off the road for a significant amount of time, even bands like DT. There are mortgages to pay, kids to eventually put through school, etc. So for MP to expect the guys to go on a long hiatus is really ridiculous. DT makes nothing on album sales. They make money on the road, and through merch. Plain and simple. A long time off the road means less and less income.

Third, that said, it is really, really weird to think of DT going on without Mike Portnoy, but it will, and it will be successful. MP is a great drummer. one of the best. But every single great drummer in heavy metal will want to sit on his drum stool for this gig, and since Mike didn't write any of the music of the songs (mostly a John/Jordan role), just lyrics, I really don't think DT is going to miss Mike in regard to the creation of the music.

Life will go on. Had DT lost Petrucci, the band would be fundamentally altered since he is the core music writer in the band (akin to when Queensryche lost DeGarmo). But the loss of MP can be overcome. It will just take people getting used to the idea.

Anyway, here's hoping A7X gave Mike their drum spot permanently, because it will be a well paying gig, which is something MP will need now that the income from DT touring will not be there.
Really well said Bri, that pretty much sums up my feelings as well.

Also, people seem to say things like "he's leaving DT for A7X", which is simply not true, so try reading the announcement again please. He didn't want to leave, but he wanted a longer hiatus to take a break, but the rest of the band were not willing to do that, which is why they have parted. Who knows if it'll be a permanent fixture, but as of right now this is what all the members want. It'll definitely be interesting to see where they go from here.

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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #522 on: September 09, 2010, 12:44:59 AM »
I'm at a loss for words here. Don't know what to say. This is the first thing I read when I got to work, and I'm just... sad, heartbroken. Didn't really see this one coming. MP was the last member I thought would leave DT. Like he says, it's his baby.
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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #523 on: September 09, 2010, 12:46:41 AM »
Could this be the end?
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Re: Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater
« Reply #524 on: September 09, 2010, 12:47:23 AM »
Good news: I finally stopped crying.

Edit: but my urge to vomit returned. Damn it.