After He's (MP) Gone, Adrenaline Mob Carries Onnnnnnnnnn!

[theseoafs]

Anyway, in spite of all that, All on the Line was a pretty kickass track.

[Ben_Jamin]

Anyway, in spite of all that, All on the Line was a pretty kickass track.

I liked Angel Sky, and a few others. That "Constant Motion" metaphor best describes it all.

I think them not having a permanent bassist that knew things more could've helped.

[Mindflux]

Anyway, in spite of all that, All on the Line was a pretty kickass track.

This song was great to hear/see live.  Despite Orlando being 'generic', Russell and Mike were great to watch.

[Lolzeez]

[Zook]

Unlike the last one?

[wolfking]

  Who uses the word 'slammin'' anymore?

[rumborak]

Is Orlando in anything else but AMob? Could kinda explain why he would give this roadkill CPR.

[Mindflux]

Who uses the word 'slammin'' anymore?

Well, you just did.
 

[Bacong]

Doesn't Portnoy realize the fact that nobody's coming to the shows is because the music is terrible?

[Perpetual Change]

I think he realizes that many of his fans think it’s terrible. There was a thread at MP.com where posters were ranking MP projects awhile back, and AMOB barely showed up on anyone’s list. And when it did, it was almost always at the bottom.

So MP must realize that his typical fanbase don’t really like AMOB. What he doesn’t realize (or is maybe just beginning to realize) is that other rock/metal fans (Who go to Godsmack and Halestorm shows) don’t really dig AMOB much either.

I don’t really blame them. When I have to sit through an opening band I don’t know or care about, they’d better offer something that makes me remember them. AMOB aren’t very unique sounding to my ears, and I suppose AMOB really don’t have what it takes stick out in the hazy memories of thousands of drunken Godsmack fans

I’d like to hear AMOB give it one last try, and go into the studio determined to make something with a little bit more personality. I still think the band sounds decent on paper and could be good, so hopefully they won’t be discouraged and will take their failures as opportunities to improve on their formula.

[Nick]

A Message From Mike Portnoy:

It saddens me to announce that the 4 upcoming shows in Latin America this month supporting Halestorm will be my last with Adrenaline Mob.

Unfortunately, I have scheduling conflicts that prevent me from being able to fully commit to the band's future activities at the moment.

As I cannot be in two places at the same time, I don't want to hold them back and have to wait for my schedule to re-open up to resume activity.

I'm very proud of what we started together and the music we made over the past two years and I wish the guys all the best in the future.

[Perpetual Change]

Well, there goes the only reason I still ever occassionally thought about the Mob.

Glad he was able to let the band go. It was becoming an obvious issue and I'm glad he's not going to let it be his Achilles Heel.

[JayOctavarium]

Is AMOB a thing that would continue on w/out Portnoy? (completely serious non trolling)

[KevShmev]

Wise move, jumping off of that sinking ship.

[Nick]

As it started without Portnoy I assume it will at least continue for another album. Though after getting in a big name and failing to make too much of an impact this might act as a final demoralizing blow to Allen and Orlando. Guess time will tell.

[Nick]

Wise move, jumping off of that sinking ship.

Wise, yes, but I'm kinda sad at the lack of conviction. MP put it out that he seemed to believe really heavily in this and the bands ability to be successful, and after a short run takes a quick out.

[faizoff]

Didnt MP join the band when all or most of the songs were already written? I can't remember for sure. Either way, he's got tons of exciting projects lined up and I'd love to hear those.

[KevShmev]

Wise move, jumping off of that sinking ship.

Wise, yes, but I'm kinda sad at the lack of conviction. MP put it out that he seemed to believe really heavily in this and the bands ability to be successful, and after a short run takes a quick out.

I disagree. There was no upside to this band, and the chances of them ever catching on and gaining any popularity was slim to none.  There is no point in sticking to your convictions on a sinking ship, when he can devote his time to other worthwhile projects. 

[Nick]

Wise move, jumping off of that sinking ship.

Wise, yes, but I'm kinda sad at the lack of conviction. MP put it out that he seemed to believe really heavily in this and the bands ability to be successful, and after a short run takes a quick out.

I disagree. There was no upside to this band, and the chances of them ever catching on and gaining any popularity was slim to none.  There is no point in sticking to your convictions on a sinking ship, when he can devote his time to other worthwhile projects. 

Upside is sticking to your guns and trying to make something work. Some of MPs passion for this might have been misdirected, but I got the impression from day 1 he really did care about this band. And although late joining you have articles like this: https://www.noisecreep.com/2011/08/04/mike-portnoys-adrenaline-mob-announce-ep-and-us-tour that highlight his involvement and although they got it wrong and took things too far, there are other articles/interviews that always showed him as a member as opposed as a side project waiting to be bailed on.

[TheGreatPretender]

Just a short while ago, he was talking about how Adrenalin Mob was his 'main' project, being a new band, a new brand, and not just a one off album side project sort of deal. Well, so much for that commitment. MP is a fantastic drummer, but this kind of a fickle attitude just keeps reinforcing how glad I am that he's out of DT.

[Nick]

Just a short while ago, he was talking about how Adrenalin Mob was his 'main' project, being a new band, a new brand, and not just a one off album side project sort of deal. Well, so much for that commitment.

Yeah, that's what I was trying to get at but worded much better.

[robwebster]

Well of course he did, he's a bandquitter. He quits bands now. That's what he does. I wonder what kind of wacky legislation he'll put together this time.

I'm being churlish - I actually think this is a good call. Keep moving. I think he was very pre-emptive with all his "This is a full time gig!" schtick, but he's a big time drummer coming out of a band with a 20-year vintage. Long time since he's started a band, there's no reason the first thing he does afterwards should be expected to stick. And yet, plenty of good reasons to treat the first one like it might.

Big mouth has dug him another hole, but aside that - great!

[JPX]

Wise move, jumping off of that sinking ship.

Seriously. Maybe he was finally able to admit to himself that AB was terrible.

[bosk1]

Yeah, as I mentioned on the DT side, I think he's just realizing that Adrenaline Mob isn't something many fans are interested in, and therefore isn't a very viable longterm project for him.  I mean, it's great to stick to your guns and make the music you like, whether it ever becomes popular or not.  But if in the end, not very many people actually like it, it's not a very good long-term situation to be tied to.

[ThatcrazyKISSfan]

Just a short while ago, he was talking about how Adrenalin Mob was his 'main' project, being a new band, a new brand, and not just a one off album side project sort of deal.

I think that was his biggest mistake. It should have just been "we'll see..." It's a business and he has kids, his priority should be to them first. Not his band-mates or fans. And from the last tour it looks like there was just NO MONEY in AMob.

[MoraWintersoul]

Well of course he did, he's a bandquitter. He quits bands now. That's what he does. I wonder what kind of wacky legislation he'll put together this time.

I'm being churlish - I actually think this is a good call. Keep moving. I think he was very pre-emptive with all his "This is a full time gig!" schtick, but he's a big time drummer coming out of a band with a 20-year vintage. Long time since he's started a band, there's no reason the first thing he does afterwards should be expected to stick. And yet, plenty of good reasons to treat the first one like it might.

Big mouth has dug him another hole, but aside that - great!

robwebstress* is with robwebster here.



*what? ariich said it, I'll embrace it

[KevShmev]

You have to remember that being a musician is his full-time job, and staying in a project full-time that probably made him very little money would be a terrible business decision.  Especially since Portnoy is not an artist in the sense of someone like Steven Wilson or Devin Townsend (guys who can control entire projects through songwriting, direction, creative control, etc.). 

[countoftuscany42]

Im not looking down on mike too much for this, as it was a smart decision on his part.  Amob wasn't really going anywhere.  honestly at this point Russell allen should just let Amob die and go make a new symphony x album for god's sake.  even if they replace mike, its not going to fix the music, and his talents are far better used with symphony x.  plus itd save them from releasing a new album every 5 years 

[Perpetual Change]

Don't think MP could have been more commited. Remember, he was all about AMOB once leaving DT and A7X despite his fans really making it clear they wanted something else.

Commiting beyond what he had already would make AMOB an Achilles Heel more than anything else.

[Nihil-Morari]

Well of course he did, he's a bandquitter. He quits bands now. That's what he does. I wonder what kind of wacky legislation he'll put together this time.

I'm being churlish - I actually think this is a good call. Keep moving. I think he was very pre-emptive with all his "This is a full time gig!" schtick, but he's a big time drummer coming out of a band with a 20-year vintage. Long time since he's started a band, there's no reason the first thing he does afterwards should be expected to stick. And yet, plenty of good reasons to treat the first one like it might.

Big mouth has dug him another hole, but aside that - great!

robwebstress* is with robwebster here.



*what? ariich said it, I'll embrace it

Rich didn't think of that! 

At least not the name 

[MoraWintersoul]

Well of course he did, he's a bandquitter. He quits bands now. That's what he does. I wonder what kind of wacky legislation he'll put together this time.

I'm being churlish - I actually think this is a good call. Keep moving. I think he was very pre-emptive with all his "This is a full time gig!" schtick, but he's a big time drummer coming out of a band with a 20-year vintage. Long time since he's started a band, there's no reason the first thing he does afterwards should be expected to stick. And yet, plenty of good reasons to treat the first one like it might.

Big mouth has dug him another hole, but aside that - great!

robwebstress* is with robwebster here.



*what? Frank Zappa said it, I'll embrace it

Rich didn't think of that! 

At least not the name 

fixed

[Nihil-Morari]

  

(actually, for these kind of situations, this needs to be on a regular emoticon:)

[Jaq]

I would love to say I'm shocked, but honestly, the question really was who would abandon ship first, Allen or Portnoy. That last tour was just, by all rights, such a disaster that Amob didn't have a future.

[rumborak]

Smart move.

Funny though how seemingly every member of this band quits because of scheduling conflicts

[Perpetual Change]

Smart move.

Funny though how seemingly every member of this band quits because of scheduling conflicts

Yeah, well, I think that's the polite way of phrasing it. Obviously, if the people who left really believed in the band, they would make time for it regardless of what else they had going on. I mean, look at TA. Although TA is a super group, the fact that it's a surefire success whenever it happens makes it worthwhile, so that every member doesn't quit when it's time to record an album with their main band.

I mean, one of the original AMOB members left the band to go back to Fozzy. I think that about says it all really.