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

[hefdaddy42]

Lang auditioned.

Show me a video of it.


Not because I need proof, but because it would be amazing to see.

I don't have video of it, but I know one of his students, who heard it from, well, Lang.

[Adami]

Lang auditioned.

Show me a video of it.


Not because I need proof, but because it would be amazing to see.

I don't have video of it, but I know one of his students, who heard it from, well, Lang.

I don't doubt you.


But I want a video of it. Now.

[hefdaddy42]

So do I.

[Adami]

So do I.

So go get one. You're hef. Just walk up to someone and demand it.

Look angry or something.

[Jamesman42]

Lang auditioned.

He did?

[jazzfusionrocker]

Okay, just wanted to do a quick chime in. Mangini is the drummer no doubt. Doesn't anyone remember that whole Blabbermouth article on Charlie Zeleny a while back the end of November? Everyone thought that he was the guy and that he posted his audition videos and all that. The audition videos were spot on though and I could see why people think he got the gig since he plays with Jordan. Right as soon as everyone thought he was the drummer he came right out and said he didn't even get asked to audition. Blabbermouth is an extremely sketchy source and from the recent Marco press, its probably just more unsubstantiated hot air that they are spewing. Virgil, Marco and Lang I truly believe are out of the running and believe its either Mangini or Aquiles since they need a heavy hitter, big name and a guy who has actually played real metal before (not that play fast and trigger stuff that Marco played). 

[skydivingninja]

I think there is still no way in hell Priester was even invited to audition and I'm not really sure why people are actually convinced he auditioned in the first place.

I do agree that Blabbermouth is a sketchy source, but I still hold hope for Marco.  Incredible chemistry with Jordan, can play metal, can great complex grooves out of samples from cartoons and Monty Python...I think he'd be perfect for the "musical drumming" that MP brought while bringing his own flair to the new album.  Unless for some reason the other guys bonded with Mangini better, then he's the perfect package.  If they did pick Mangini, we'll have to hope the band's judgment was sound and that DT can bring out the best in him.

[bosk1]

It's not Priester.

[Global Laziness]

Mangini is the drummer no doubt.

I was expecting the rest of your post to try and back up that statement, but alas...

[nikostheater]

The signs point to Mangini i think.
I would be very surprised if it's not him.
Marco seems perfect fit also,but the Mind Meld concert and him playing with some other band makes me think that he is not the chosen one.

[antigoon]

That priester guy would be SUCH a disappointment.

[tri.ad]

Marco Minnemann would be my favourite choice. But I still think it will be Mike Mangini. Not that I would mind him, though.

[Global Laziness]

That priester guy would be SUCH a disappointment.

I still can't believe people started throwing his name around. Even for rumours, he's such an odd choice.

[Nihil-Morari]

Marco Minnemann would be my favourite choice. But I still think it will be Mike Mangini. Not that I would mind him, though.

Thanks triad. This has been my opinion since Virgil Donati and Bobby Jarzombek fell off the list.

[Leorimus]

Sorry guys, by "both" in my earlier post I meant Lang and Minnemann.

[Vivace]

okay okay... so no leaks... but I;m still 99% confident because someone took those random thoughts and tossed them over to Mr Occam who said, "That's right bitches! It's my razor!"

[SixDegrees]

okay okay... so no leaks... but I;m still 99% confident because someone took those random thoughts and tossed them over to Mr Occam who said, "That's right bitches! It's my razor!"

Occam never had to deal with speculating DT fans. We don't like 4/4 or simple explanations.

[hefdaddy42]

That priester guy would be SUCH a disappointment.

I still can't believe people started throwing his name around. Even for rumours, he's such an odd choice.

This completely.  In fact, he is the ONE guy that's been mentioned that if it turned out that he really WAS the band's choice, I would start worrying about their mental faculties.

[theusualmadness]

That priester guy would be SUCH a disappointment.

Priester is an incredible and sick drummer, however I do not think he speaks english.

[Funbass]

hi guys

isnīt bmouth part of Roadrunner records (dtīs label)? isnīt reliable enough? i would thought so.

my choice Minnemann
i think he would give DT some new direction heīs also a very good composer. hope itīs him.
i wouldnīt care whether mangini or lang would be on the DT drummerīs chair tough.

wathever, hope they make the announcement any time soon.

[Nihil-Morari]

Welcome funbass! But no, it isn't reliable. Please read a couple of pages back, it's in there somewhere. I believe (like wiki) people can post everything on bmouth.

[ariich]

RoadRunner have a specific disclaimer explaining that Blabbermouth is run entirely independently. I don't know why they continue to host it to be honest, it just harms their integrity as a record label.

[DP_Gumby]

I think we are all in for a bit of shock when they announce the new drummer.. 

But I'm still as excited as a kid at christmas who's about to recieve his/her presents. 

[teoevans]

Thomas Lang: Broken foot
Marco Minnemann: On tour with PTSD
Aquiles Priester: Language Barrier

Sadly everything is pointing to Mangini....

[King Postwhore]

Thomas Lang: Broken foot
Marco Minnemann: On tour with PTSD
Aquiles Priester: Language Barrier

Sadly everything is pointing to Mangini....

I would have no problem with Manigni.  I like his style.  But, mabye the reason the announcement has not come yet is because of the things that you posted about the other drummers.  Mabye.

[Funbass]

Marco played With JR on dec-15.
that rang a bell for me, and i thought, well, bmouth could be right after all.
then we received the news that he will be recording an album and touring with the italian band. so...

[hefdaddy42]

Again, the tour for Minnemann isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, as the timing of it most likely won't interfere with either DT's recording time or their tour schedule.

[Mladen]

Thomas Lang: Broken foot

Well, since the news is being delayed and delayed, I'm starting to believe Thomas might be the guy, and they're just waiting for his foot to heal.

[Jalis]

Thomas Lang: Broken foot

Well, since the news is being delayed and delayed, I'm starting to believe Thomas might be the guy, and they're just waiting for his foot to heal.

Ah come on ... I think everyone is reading too much into every little detail...

[Jamesman42]

Do not agree. Announcing has nothing to do with a foot. I'm siding with that it's a holiday and that they need to be ready for the swarming press calls and coverage, which pretty much won't happen on a holiday. I bet this Monday we hear something (wild guess).

[Leorimus]

Is Thomas Lang's supposed fractured foot, actually been confirmed? He hasn't posted anything about it in any of he's websites, and he tweets just about everything and hasn't mentioned anything about this. And there is nothing about the cancellation of the Seattle Drum Boot Camp, on the official site, I would think that if it was actually cancelled they WOULD post something about it.

About Mangini... He sure is an awesome drummer, has a world record of being the fastest (though I could care less, about such claims as speed for the sake of speed does nothing for me) but I think I would be a bit dissapointed if he were the chosen one simply because, I have not heard anything from him that has impressed me, not even he's solos, I just don't see in him the creativity that someone like Lang or Minnemann would surely bring.

I guess other factors would come to play like personality, friendships etc, because if we were talking about technique and creativity alone, both Lang and Minnemann surpass Mangini by a lot.

About Aquiles Priester, he is a great drummer and if you guys have not heard he's work in Angra you are missing some great music and drumming, he wouldn't have any problems playing what Mike did on DT,however I don't think he even auditioned, I totally agree about the language barrier. Hey, maybe he is great at speaking english, but have any of you guys heard him speak it? here is some of Aquiles Priester's work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4J5rM--cws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDcdVfcPDaI&feature=related  PS. here he DOES look and sound like a Terminator! LOL

[teoevans]

I agree Priester is a great metal prog drummer... But I don't think that he auditioned.

[Vivace]

okay okay... so no leaks... but I;m still 99% confident because someone took those random thoughts and tossed them over to Mr Occam who said, "That's right bitches! It's my razor!"

Occam never had to deal with speculating DT fans. We don't like 4/4 or simple explanations.

I don't think I have heard of an argument in 7/8 or 5/4 before. I'll add it to my list of things I must do before I die.

[LKap13]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8ATHpb1f_g

[Adami]

Again, the tour for Minnemann isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, as the timing of it most likely won't interfere with either DT's recording time or their tour schedule.

Has to learn at least 90 minutes of DT music. No matter how good of a drummer you are, that takes a bit of time. THen he has to spend sometime practicing it with the band to get all the cues and general familariarity down. I doubt he could do that in a few weeks.