My first instinct, even before I saw this thread was Thomas Lang. I have always been impressed with his style in St0rk.When I found this thread and started reading; I opened myself to other options, and ultimately voted for Marco. I had heard of him, but had not listened for quite a while. His technical ability and work leads me to believe his style would match what DT needs. I will not change my vote, as this, for me, was not about my favorite drummer, or a progression of guesses as we hear more and more rumors, but who I thought would fit. Mangini is a fine choice, and could play the music, but I am with others that are concerned about what “new” he would bring to the table, and how it would fit. Another one I had never heard of is Charlie Zelaney. He is pretty sick and Blotted Science has proved to me he would certainly qualify, even though it was suggested he is not a candidate.
As a drummer, my favorites on this list are Virgil Donati (not appropriate style), Mark Zonder(he could do it), Gavin Harrison(like him just where he is), and Dave Weckl(not appropriate style). With nods to Nick D’Virgilio, Bobby Jarzombek, and Rod Morgenstein.