Place your bets again - DT's next top model.

[Adami]

As per Blabbermouth:

"Acclaimed drummer Marco Minnemann (KREATOR, NECROPHAGIST, EPHEL DUATH, JOE SATRIANI) has laid down the drum tracks for the third album from the Italian alternative/progressive metal band POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. Entitled "A Sense Of Decay", the CD is tentatively scheduled ror release in May 2011 via My Kingdom Music.

According to a press release, "A Sense Of Decay" will contain 13 songs with a running time of around 60 minutes. The CD will be mixed by Jim Caruana, who has previously worked with JEFF BUCKLEY, BLACK EYED PEAS and BEYONCE, among others. A 15-date European tour with Marco Minnemann on drums will follow the album release."

I am getting kind of disappointed cause I want him to be the new guy in DT, but it doesn't seem very likely now does it? 

If Minnemann is the chosen one, I guess the band would be aware of his commitments and adjust their schedule. It's not like members of this band haven't toured with other bands.

By May, the DT studio time will probably be over and the only date that has been announced is the High Voltage in the end of July. So, Minnemann (if chosen) will be able to tour with the other band on May/June.

I have no idea how you can read that and still think "It's probably Marco" or even "It's possibly Marco".

[bosk1]

Well, shoot!  I just got official confirmation through an anonymous but reliable source that it's not Herman Rarebell.  *crosses off list* 

[Adami]

Well, shoot!  I just got official confirmation through an anonymous but reliable source that it's not Herman Rarebell.  *crosses off list* 

I was just kidding about being Myungs hair dresser dude.

[Nekov]

If Minnemann is the chosen one, I guess the band would be aware of his commitments and adjust their schedule. It's not like members of this band haven't toured with other bands.

By May, the DT studio time will probably be over and the only date that has been announced is the High Voltage in the end of July. So, Minnemann (if chosen) will be able to tour with the other band on May/June.

Point taken. However after reading a JP interview where he was asked what he learned this year and him answering "Don't let your drummer play for another band", I would be kind of surprised if they chose Marco.

[T-ski]

As per Blabbermouth:

"Acclaimed drummer Marco Minnemann (KREATOR, NECROPHAGIST, EPHEL DUATH, JOE SATRIANI) has laid down the drum tracks for the third album from the Italian alternative/progressive metal band POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. Entitled "A Sense Of Decay", the CD is tentatively scheduled ror release in May 2011 via My Kingdom Music.

According to a press release, "A Sense Of Decay" will contain 13 songs with a running time of around 60 minutes. The CD will be mixed by Jim Caruana, who has previously worked with JEFF BUCKLEY, BLACK EYED PEAS and BEYONCE, among others. A 15-date European tour with Marco Minnemann on drums will follow the album release."

I am getting kind of disappointed cause I want him to be the new guy in DT, but it doesn't seem very likely now does it?  

I know nothing about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder's music, but this clip of Marco recording drums for one of their songs makes me wish he is indeed coming into the Dream Theater camp...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImKxWxw9C2U

[Raziel666]

I have no idea how you can read that and still think "It's probably Marco" or even "It's possibly Marco".

If you read my post, I used "if". The only thing we've been doing since MP's departure, is pure speculation. Be it for the drummers that auditioned, the reasons the drummer announcement is delayed, etc. etc. So, since we speculate, I think I'm not out of the context here.

Point taken. However after reading a JP interview where he was asked what he learned this year and him answering "Don't let your drummer play for another band", I would be kind of surprised if they chose Marco.

I think JP was joking when he made that statement!

[Adami]

I have no idea how you can read that and still think "It's probably Marco" or even "It's possibly Marco".

If you read my post, I used "if". The only thing we've been doing since MP's departure, is pure speculation. Be it for the drummers that auditioned, the reasons the drummer announcement is delayed, etc. etc. So, since we speculate, I think I'm not out of the context here.

Just seems pointless to speculate. Why not speculate that people who have said they aren't going to join have changed their minds or something. Speculation is only really good for discussion if it is based off of............something.

[MS394]

Maybe they´re waiting for Lang´s foot to heal 

[emindead]

Or maybe they are not

[metalpete]

I'm still not changing my wote from Peter Wildoer. If you can read some swedish and use some time googling I still think it's him.

[7StringedBeast]

I still think you are him 

[Fuzzboy]

I'm still not changing my wote from Peter Wildoer. If you can read some swedish and use some time googling I still think it's him.

He's my favorite choice too, but I think he posted "yeah, Dream Theater would have been cool" or something like that, so I really doubt it's him.

If it DOES somehow turn out to be him , I'd smileum everywhere.

[Nihil-Morari]

He said exactly that.

But please, since most people can't read swedish here, translate something that poins to him.

[metalpete]

I still think you are him 

Ha ha ha. No I am not, I am Petter from Norway. You can check out my previous band  ( with picture and all) here: www.myspace.com/promethic . I will not be percived as someone I am not.

[contest_sanity]

If it is Mangini then he mus have played a blinder at the audition, and nothing like any of the Youtube videos I've watched of him.  Either that or he's the nicest guy you'd ever meet.  Maybe he has a van and a PA and offered to be the designated driver?

DT: "Well, he's not that great of a drummer, but he's got a van and a PA, so what the fuck..."

[TTTSTA]

I think Martin Lopez would be awesome but highly unlikely, same with Gavin Harrison.

I am thinking it comes down to Marco and Mike. Therefore i have to give my vote to

 :hefdaddyMike Mangini

[bosk1]

On the other hand, neither Ricky Martin nor George Lopez would be awesome or likely.

[King Postwhore]

On the other hand, neither Ricky Martin nor George Lopez would be awesome or likely.

A 20 minute version of La Vida Loca.................

[bosk1]

On the other hand, neither Ricky Martin nor George Lopez would be awesome or likely.

A 20 minute version of La Vida Loca.................

...interrupted every few minutes by strings of Chicano jokes that nobody thinks are funny.

[King Postwhore]

Where's Paul Rodriguez when you need him.

[bosk1]

Still waiting by the fax machine for Cheech Marin to send over the latest list of jokes that wound up on the cutting room floor, last I heard.  Why do you ask?

[King Postwhore]

Still waiting by the fax machine for Cheech Marin to send over the latest list of jokes that wound up on the cutting room floor, last I heard.  Why do you ask?

I figured they were with Pablo Francisco doing the "I don't get your jokes Comedy Tour".

[TAC]

Where's Paul Rodriguez when you need him.

Driving around in the CHevy!

[Global Laziness]

As per Blabbermouth:

"Acclaimed drummer Marco Minnemann (KREATOR, NECROPHAGIST, EPHEL DUATH, JOE SATRIANI) has laid down the drum tracks for the third album from the Italian alternative/progressive metal band POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. Entitled "A Sense Of Decay", the CD is tentatively scheduled ror release in May 2011 via My Kingdom Music.

According to a press release, "A Sense Of Decay" will contain 13 songs with a running time of around 60 minutes. The CD will be mixed by Jim Caruana, who has previously worked with JEFF BUCKLEY, BLACK EYED PEAS and BEYONCE, among others. A 15-date European tour with Marco Minnemann on drums will follow the album release."

I am getting kind of disappointed cause I want him to be the new guy in DT, but it doesn't seem very likely now does it? 

15 dates is probably just over a month of touring. That doesn't stop him from joining DT; he can record in January, tour in February or March, and join DT full-time after that.

[theusualmadness]

As per Blabbermouth:

"Acclaimed drummer Marco Minnemann (KREATOR, NECROPHAGIST, EPHEL DUATH, JOE SATRIANI) has laid down the drum tracks for the third album from the Italian alternative/progressive metal band POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. Entitled "A Sense Of Decay", the CD is tentatively scheduled ror release in May 2011 via My Kingdom Music.

According to a press release, "A Sense Of Decay" will contain 13 songs with a running time of around 60 minutes. The CD will be mixed by Jim Caruana, who has previously worked with JEFF BUCKLEY, BLACK EYED PEAS and BEYONCE, among others. A 15-date European tour with Marco Minnemann on drums will follow the album release."

I am getting kind of disappointed cause I want him to be the new guy in DT, but it doesn't seem very likely now does it? 

15 dates is probably just over a month of touring. That doesn't stop him from joining DT; he can record in January, tour in February or March, and join DT full-time after that.

yes, but he will tour with PTSD sometime after/in May 2011.

[robwebster]

Yeah, the schedules don't conflict. He's finished recording with PTSD by the sounds of things, and any tour would probably take place in the three-month promo gap between the DT album's completion and its eventual release.

Definitely doable. Doesn't preclude anything. But I still think Mangini's the more likely candidate.

Minnemann's my preference, though, so hey!

[theusualmadness]

Yeah, the schedules don't conflict. He's finished recording with PTSD by the sounds of things, and any tour would probably take place in the three-month promo gap between the DT album's completion and its eventual release.

Definitely doable. Doesn't preclude anything. But I still think Mangini's the more likely candidate.

Minnemann's my preference, though, so hey!

I like Minnemann a lot too, but I am sure whoever it is, he/she will be awesome.

[Global Laziness]

I like Minnemann a lot too, but I am sure whoever it is, he/she will be awesome.

As noble as your intentions are...that really isn't necessary.

[bloop]

Still holding hope out for Ringo  

[theusualmadness]

I like Minnemann a lot too, but I am sure whoever it is, he/she will be awesome.

As noble as your intentions are...that really isn't necessary.

Uh...OK...

[Fuzzboy]

I like Minnemann a lot too, but I am sure whoever it is, he/she will be awesome.

As noble as your intentions are...that really isn't necessary.

Uh...OK...

I don't think he meant that in a "THAT IS NOT NECESSARY YOUNG MAN" kinda way, just like a "Yeah i'm pretty sure there's no chance of it being a woman"

[theusualmadness]

I like Minnemann a lot too, but I am sure whoever it is, he/she will be awesome.

As noble as your intentions are...that really isn't necessary.

Uh...OK...

I don't think he meant that in a "THAT IS NOT NECESSARY YOUNG MAN" kinda way, just like a "Yeah i'm pretty sure there's no chance of it being a woman"

Probably not, but you never know. Plus I don't want to leave anyone out.

[ricky]

When (or at this point, if) the new drummer is announced, it would be cool if they let us know why it took so long.

[theusualmadness]

When (or at this point, if) the new drummer is announced, it would be cool if they let us know why it took so long.

I agree.

[bosk1]

It hasn't taken "so long."  This is pretty normal.  It's just that you have people posting about it every day on the Internet instead of just not thinking about it and focusing on other things in your life.