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

[hefdaddy42]

[rumborak]

I foresee many uses for this picture

rumborak

[King Postwhore]

I foresee many uses for this picture

rumborak

That's exactly my thought when I saw it also.

[MajorMatt]

In light of recent events I have changed my vote to: Exotic-Dancer Myung.

That is all.

[bloop]

Exotic Dancer Myung probably has just as much of a chance as any of the other options.

[dongringo]

The more I think about it the more I think it's Minneman. It could be that Roadrunner threatened to discontinue hosting the Blabbermouth website or some legal butt kicking if Blabbermouth didn't retract their statement about the drummer being Marco or if Blabbermouth continued to feed the flames of the rumor. I mean, when they announced that the drummer is NOT Marco, it's not like they gave us any proof. Has anyone else thought of this? Or is it just me?

[Fuzzboy]

Fuck it. Whatever. Exotic-Dancer Myung it is.

[Remco]

If we didn't know JR was in China for part of January, would we all assume from JP's update that when he mentions "our first month", he'd have meant the WHOLE band, drummer included?

Knowing JR wasn't there the whole time, and possibly JLB, we can't be too sure if the drummer was present, but there are plenty of strong points for each side of this. I think they're being smart not revealing whether or not their new drummer is present because then someone would definitely be scoping out the studio by now.

I can picture it - to sneak out the new drummer, the band give him a jacket and pizza-bag and hat to walk out of the studio with, and anyone watching would think it was just someone delivering pizza! Genius!

-Marc.

Pizza guy is too obvious. Give him a long black wig, sun glasses, and a kimono. Have him carry out a bass every day.

Pretty plausible. Because Myung probably will stay there the whole night to practice bass.

[ricky]

does anyone think it will reach march before we know?

edit - this to think

[Ħ]

does anyone think it will reach march before we know?

edit - this to think

I say no.  But I said that every other month.

[rumborak]

In 3 days we'll hit the 5-month mark of MP's departure.

rumborak

[blackngold29]

Doesn't feel like it's been that long.

[Jamesman42]

If we didn't know JR was in China for part of January, would we all assume from JP's update that when he mentions "our first month", he'd have meant the WHOLE band, drummer included?

Knowing JR wasn't there the whole time, and possibly JLB, we can't be too sure if the drummer was present, but there are plenty of strong points for each side of this. I think they're being smart not revealing whether or not their new drummer is present because then someone would definitely be scoping out the studio by now.

I can picture it - to sneak out the new drummer, the band give him a jacket and pizza-bag and hat to walk out of the studio with, and anyone watching would think it was just someone delivering pizza! Genius!

-Marc.

Pizza guy is too obvious. Give him a long black wig, sun glasses, and a kimono. Have him carry out a bass every day.

Pretty plausible. Because Myung probably will stay there the whole night to practice bass.

With a Starbucks. Srsly.

[Sparta-ll]

After years and years of pointless analysing of Lost, I thought that everything was over. No more frame-by-frame analyses or alternative timelines ,but yesterday after seeing Jordan's picture of JLB piratizing the studio, I realized I had put my deerstalker hat back on, light my pipe and solve this mystery.

First stop was at Beartracks studio. I thought it would be a good place to start, because of the many albums Dream Theater has recorded there, but sadly my long drive deep into the woods was for nothing. No more Beartracks Studio...

I knew I had to go on. Pirate James might be piratizing some studio right this moment.

My next visit was at Avatar Studios and I had to find a way to get in. Who would suspect a Pizza delivery guy, I thought. Luckily my plan worked and I was able to take a look at Studio A's control room.

https://www.avatarstudios.net/rooms/studio_a_photo.html

Just a quick glance at Jordan's photo I had with me...

https://plixi.com/p/72482100

and I understood I was at the wrong studio again. Though the pictures were similar, my trained eyes were able to see few differences; The control panel and the wood on the wall.

I was already starting to lose my faith, when suddenly my car radio woke from coma after decades of unconsciousness: This Dying Soul from Dream Theater's Train of Thought album.

My dying soul came back to life and knew instantly where it had to go: Cove City Sound Studios at Long Island, NY.

I parked my car near the studio and looked my watch: 6:00 sharp. Not a bad time at all, I thought, and started to put my pizza delivery outfit back on. My disguise worked like charm once again and I was able get to the studio A control room in no time.

I couldn't believe my eyes.

https://covecitysoundstudios.com/WP23/wp-content/gallery/studio/studio3.jpg

https://covecitysoundstudios.com/WP23/wp-content/gallery/studio/studio4.jpg

Same No Smoking-sign, same control panel, same everything with the exception of speakers and their placement. James must have piratized the old ones...

Knowing my nature, I had to double check if the live room was the same as in the pictures that Jordan took from John & John playing their instruments...

https://covecitysoundstudios.com/WP23/wp-content/gallery/studio/liveroom.jpg

and again a quick glance was enough,

https://plixi.com/p/71298900

https://plixi.com/p/71294856

The floor is clearly the same and even the different coloured wood panel below Muyng right hand can be found.

My search was finally over: Dream Theater is recording at Cove City Sound Studios

But was that The End?

Did I miss something?

I drove back home, threw my hat deep into the closet and fell asleep on my bed without knowing that Cove City Sound Studios is located at North Shore of Long Island which might make it the place that Mike Mangini meant when he said the following:

"Heading to up the North Shore this week for rec session #2 of 2011. I will update my sites w/info asap. My Books site will be down for a while."

Only time will tell...

[bloop]

Are you a wizard

[ddtonfire]

Cove City just got an endorsement from Toontrack. Obviously Drumkit From Hell is the new drummer.

[Metabog]

Oh my god oh my god.

[robwebster]

Spyro Gyra, right?

THAT'S the kind of fanwanky sleuthing that I'm frankly ashamed we, collectively, haven't been doing more of. Brilliant work, Sparta!

And another tick for the "probably Mike Mangini" box.

[LCArenas]

*Cool Studio Story*

That was so awesome I just can't believe you. I do anyway.

[TheKillingHand]

Wow! Now all u gotta do is camp outside the studio and see who comes and goes   

[goo-goo]

Thanks for the info man!

Hopefully we can know who the drummer is by the end of the week 

[Setebos]

awesome story

You sir are my hero of the day.

[bloop]

Was Cove City Sound where ToT was recorded?

[goo-goo]

Was Cove City Sound where ToT was recorded?

I think so. I think Pie studios was the place were they wrote and Cove where they recorded. I can't recall correctly, but two studios were used for ToT

[teoevans]

After years and years of pointless analysing of Lost, I thought that everything was over. No more frame-by-frame analyses or alternative timelines ,but yesterday after seeing Jordan's picture of JLB piratizing the studio, I realized I had put my deerstalker hat back on, light my pipe and solve this mystery.

First stop was at Beartracks studio. I thought it would be a good place to start, because of the many albums Dream Theater has recorded there, but sadly my long drive deep into the woods was for nothing. No more Beartracks Studio...

I knew I had to go on. Pirate James might be piratizing some studio right this moment.

My next visit was at Avatar Studios and I had to find a way to get in. Who would suspect a Pizza delivery guy, I thought. Luckily my plan worked and I was able to take a look at Studio A's control room.

https://www.avatarstudios.net/rooms/studio_a_photo.html

Just a quick glance at Jordan's photo I had with me...

https://plixi.com/p/72482100

and I understood I was at the wrong studio again. Though the pictures were similar, my trained eyes were able to see few differences; The control panel and the wood on the wall.

I was already starting to lose my faith, when suddenly my car radio woke from coma after decades of unconsciousness: This Dying Soul from Dream Theater's Train of Thought album.

My dying soul came back to life and knew instantly where it had to go: Cove City Sound Studios at Long Island, NY.

I parked my car near the studio and looked my watch: 6:00 sharp. Not a bad time at all, I thought, and started to put my pizza delivery outfit back on. My disguise worked like charm once again and I was able get to the studio A control room in no time.

I couldn't believe my eyes.

https://covecitysoundstudios.com/WP23/wp-content/gallery/studio/studio3.jpg

https://covecitysoundstudios.com/WP23/wp-content/gallery/studio/studio4.jpg

Same No Smoking-sign, same control panel, same everything with the exception of speakers and their placement. James must have piratized the old ones...

Knowing my nature, I had to double check if the live room was the same as in the pictures that Jordan took from John & John playing their instruments...

https://covecitysoundstudios.com/WP23/wp-content/gallery/studio/liveroom.jpg

and again a quick glance was enough,

https://plixi.com/p/71298900

https://plixi.com/p/71294856

The floor is clearly the same and even the different coloured wood panel below Muyng right hand can be found.

My search was finally over: Dream Theater is recording at Cove City Sound Studios

But was that The End?

Did I miss something?

I drove back home, threw my hat deep into the closet and fell asleep on my bed without knowing that Cove City Sound Studios is located at North Shore of Long Island which might make it the place that Mike Mangini meant when he said the following:

"Heading to up the North Shore this week for rec session #2 of 2011. I will update my sites w/info asap. My Books site will be down for a while."

Only time will tell...

You're totally right.... same damn carpet !!!!.... It is Cove City Sound Studios!

[ddtonfire]

Was Cove City Sound where ToT was recorded?

Yes. https://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=570140507258701872#

Edit: They did basic tracks at Cove and keys, vox, and overdubs at Pie.

[chrisbDTM]

 

[Adami]

That was a great post Sparta, and an amazing first post at that. Thank you so much for finding out that information, I hope you stick around here. 

[SystematicThought]

This is great, now we know what Studio they're at. Watch, now they re-locate.

I wonder if they chose Cove before Mike left or did it after

[dongringo]

Wow...just...Wow!!!

[Perpetual Change]

Is no one willing to stake out the Cove? None of you New Yorkers? Come on, guys!

[TheMadgician]

I honestly would if I could. But it's like 6-8 hours away. Not sure. But my car is incredibly unreliable, needs to be fixed, and I have hardly any spare cash.

Who else here is in NY/NYC. I know MetalManiac is.

[ReaperKK]

In 3 days we'll hit the 5-month mark of MP's departure.

rumborak

Man time really flies, I can remember sitting down and reading the forums and hearing that mike has left the band.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

That was the best first post I've seen from ANYONE

[Nic35]

I drove back home, threw my hat deep into the closet and fell asleep on my bed without knowing that Cove City Sound Studios is located at North Shore of Long Island which might make it the place that Mike Mangini meant when he said the following:

"Heading to up the North Shore this week for rec session #2 of 2011. I will update my sites w/info asap. My Books site will be down for a while."

Only time will tell...

Wow. I'm sure MM is the new drummer.