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Should Mike Portnoy ever return as a permanent member

Yes, he's the man
27 (10.1%)
No, Mike Mangini is better for the band
88 (33%)
Maybe just for a reunion night or side project some day
124 (46.4%)
Not with suing the guys
28 (10.5%)

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Offline johncal

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Should Portnoy ever Return?
« on: September 18, 2011, 02:25:09 PM »
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2011, 02:26:09 PM »
Eh, no.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2011, 02:28:52 PM »
Mangini is a great improvement for the band on so many levels.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2011, 02:31:30 PM »
It's hard for me to say... I don't even know what option to vote for.

I would really enjoy seeing what the next 2 DT albums will be like with Mike Mangini,
and, this is just my personal hope, and I know that it's very unlikely,
but, after that, I would like to see the return of Mike Portnoy, and see what they can come up with after a break from each other.

With that being said... I don't think it will ever happen, and if it did, there will be need for much healing and time for Portnoy and DT to make amends.

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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2011, 02:33:25 PM »
No.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2011, 02:33:56 PM »
I personally love Mike Portnoy as a member of Dream Theater but I also feel that his time with them has come to an end by his choice. Mike Mangini is a very capable drummer and he deserves to be in a band that challenges him like DT. I wouldn't mind seeing a reunion show or possibly a return to a side project like LTE but right now, Mangini earned his spot.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2011, 02:36:19 PM »
I don't know what "should" means in this situation.

He "should" if he and the band agree to it.  That is all.  Everything else is just opinions and have nothing to do with "should".
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2011, 02:38:16 PM »
Should he ever return? Not if Mike Mangini continues to do well and stays in the band. If, for whatever reason, Mike Mangini is no longer good for the band or he leaves, then I wouldn't mind Mike returning as a drummer, but not with the total control he had before.

But, I don't expect that to happen. I'd love to see Mike play in a reunion show if he and the band ever become friends again.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2011, 02:42:06 PM »
I want to vote for a mixture of options 2 and 3, but went with 3 because it included more.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2011, 02:51:58 PM »
Quote from: Adami on September 18, 2011, 02:42:06 PM
I want to vote for a mixture of options 2 and 3, but went with 3 because it included more.

This.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2011, 02:57:22 PM »
Of course, once he gets his "break" and once the band are willing to entertain the idea.

It has a lot less to do with "firing Mangini" than "reuniting with a founding member" if that makes sense.  Mangini is great, he's doing very well, and whether he's there forever or just for an album cycle or two, his career has been catapulted far beyond most of his peers and he's probably set with gigs for life at this point.  He's stoked no matter what.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2011, 02:58:56 PM »
One word: MANGINI
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2011, 03:01:44 PM »
maybe if it's for the right reasons...none of which are "for the fans"...
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2011, 03:06:17 PM »
Quote from: edu on September 18, 2011, 02:58:56 PM
One word: MANGINI

2 words: MIKE MANGINI!
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2011, 03:08:03 PM »
3 words: Mike Fucking Mangini.
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Offline Millais

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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #15 on: September 18, 2011, 03:10:48 PM »
5 words: fed up of these threads. :P

but meh, i voted no.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2011, 03:12:17 PM »
Quote from: Millais on September 18, 2011, 03:10:48 PM
5 words: fed up of these threads. :P

but meh, i voted no.

Better 5 words: MIKE THE FUCKIN GENIE MANGINI
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #17 on: September 18, 2011, 03:42:01 PM »
Yes, because I'm a big Mike fan. but I'm happy with whatever happens at this point.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #18 on: September 18, 2011, 03:48:07 PM »
To the band? Please no :|

To do some reunion show or tour and possibly finally play whole 12 step suite? Of course that would be great :tup

So option three for me...
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #19 on: September 18, 2011, 04:08:07 PM »
Quote from: MirzekDT on September 18, 2011, 03:48:07 PM
To do some reunion show or tour and possibly finally play whole 12 step suite? Of course that would be great :tup
I didn't even think about the 12 step suite. That would definitely be a good reason for him to reunite with the band again for a night.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #20 on: September 18, 2011, 04:09:57 PM »
option 3 for me
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #21 on: September 18, 2011, 04:20:04 PM »
LTE
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #22 on: September 18, 2011, 04:21:20 PM »
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #23 on: September 18, 2011, 04:23:10 PM »
I always thought it was a shitty thing to do to kick someone out of a band solely because the band kissed and made up with one of the original members. "Hey thanks for all your services but we're getting our old drummer back. Fuck you very much, CUNextTime." DT seems to be a group of nice dudes and Mangini seemed like a real nice dude in that documentary. If Mangini is doing great musically and getting along with everyone, then he should not be replaced by Portnoy. However, it would be cool if Portnoy makes a few guest appearances. I'd hate to see him turn into another Kevin Moore.
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Offline livehard

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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #24 on: September 18, 2011, 06:15:46 PM »
No, the man really sickens me, I don't want him ever to play with DT again.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #25 on: September 18, 2011, 06:16:31 PM »
Fuck him, I hope he never comes back
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #26 on: September 18, 2011, 06:18:37 PM »
Quote from: Chico on September 18, 2011, 06:16:31 PM
Fuck him, I hope he never comes back
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #27 on: September 18, 2011, 06:19:52 PM »
Wait for it...................................................
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #28 on: September 18, 2011, 06:21:02 PM »
Needs an "uncertain" option. I seriously have no idea. Far too early to say anything.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #29 on: September 18, 2011, 06:29:28 PM »
Quote from: lateralus88 on September 18, 2011, 06:18:37 PM
Quote from: Chico on September 18, 2011, 06:16:31 PM
Fuck him, I hope he never comes back
Oh yeah, definitely inb4 the ban

Oh yeah and why is that? It's a free country and I can speak my mind.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #30 on: September 18, 2011, 06:29:57 PM »
This isn't a free country, it's a privately run message board.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #31 on: September 18, 2011, 06:30:32 PM »
Quote from: Chico on September 18, 2011, 06:29:28 PM
Quote from: lateralus88 on September 18, 2011, 06:18:37 PM
Quote from: Chico on September 18, 2011, 06:16:31 PM
Fuck him, I hope he never comes back
Oh yeah, definitely inb4 the ban

Oh yeah and why is that? It's a free country and I can speak my mind.
Yes, you definitely can. But the way you are doing it is definitely not contributing anything to the forum. It's just spreading unnecessary negativity.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #32 on: September 18, 2011, 06:32:46 PM »
Quote from: lateralus88 on September 18, 2011, 06:18:37 PM
Quote from: Chico on September 18, 2011, 06:16:31 PM
Fuck him, I hope he never comes back
Oh yeah, definitely inb4 the ban

Why are you so sensitive? He's not insulting or bashing portnoy.  The quesiton was should he return, and he said "Fuck him" i.e. forget about him don't even consider allowing him back (an opinion on what DT should do) and then "I hope he never comes back" (chico's own feelings on whether he should return)

So you had really a suggestion and then an opinion.  Calm down.
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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #33 on: September 18, 2011, 06:34:10 PM »
Quote from: livehard on September 18, 2011, 06:32:46 PM
Quote from: lateralus88 on September 18, 2011, 06:18:37 PM
Quote from: Chico on September 18, 2011, 06:16:31 PM
Fuck him, I hope he never comes back
Oh yeah, definitely inb4 the ban

Why are you so sensitive? He's not insulting or bashing portnoy.  The quesiton was should he return, and he said "Fuck him" i.e. forget about him don't even consider allowing him back (an opinion on what DT should do) and then "I hope he never comes back" (chico's own feelings on whether he should return)

So you had really a suggestion and then an opinion.  Calm down.
Let me answer your question with a question: Why do you care? Now breathe, and drink this. It'll calm you down.

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Re: Should Portnoy ever Return?
« Reply #34 on: September 18, 2011, 06:34:49 PM »
Quote from: Adami on September 18, 2011, 06:29:57 PM
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