Author Topic: Should Portnoy ever Return? (Read 14471 times)

Orion1967 · « **Reply #105 on:** September 19, 2011, 07:56:22 AM »

Straight up voted no. After seeing/hearing/reading all the interviews with MM and comparing them to all the negativity that has come from the MP camp... yeah sorry Portnoy, I love your drumming and the music that you did with the guys but IMHO they traded up when you decided to leave. They got a guy with arguably better drumming skills and definately a love for making music with the guys in the band. IMHO MM should stay as long as he wants in DT. They have definately hit upon a formula that produces better music than the last 3 DT Albums. (again IMHO)

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #106 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:01:25 AM »

Should Frodo have let Gollum hang-on his and Sam's expedition? Right up until the point that Gollum bit off greedy Frodo's finger and stumbled into the lava pits of Mount Doom with the ring of power, the obvious answer to that question was "probably not." So, you never know. MP rejoining the band seems like a bad idea now, but it just might inadvertently save the band from an unforseen tragedy. Obviously, if there's one thing we can take away from LotR it's that there's no-way to answer this question.

Zydar · « **Reply #107 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:02:18 AM »

Return permanently? Not really. But I would like to see him do a guest spot some time or a reunion anniversary show. Something like that.

energythief · « **Reply #108 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:08:20 AM »

Quote from: johncal on September 18, 2011, 02:28:52 PM

Mangini is a great improvement for the band on so many levels.

j · « **Reply #109 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:14:47 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on September 19, 2011, 08:01:25 AM

Should Frodo have let Gollum hang-on his and Sam's expedition? Right up until the point that Gollum bit off greedy Frodo's finger and stumbled into the lava pits of Mount Doom with the ring of power, the obvious answer to that question was "probably not." So, you never know. MP rejoining the band seems like a bad idea now, but it just might inadvertently save the band from an unforseen tragedy. Obviously, if there's one thing we can take away from LotR it's that there's no-way to answer this question.

-J

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #110 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:20:29 AM »

I don't know about "should" but it's possible that he "could". However, I think that decision has already been made.

Laich21DT · « **Reply #111 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:40:52 AM »

Don't think I'd want him in the band again, but I also don't think that is even a remote possibility. I would like to see an LTE 3, or better yet a guest appearance or something, but I'd say from the way things are going for both sides right now, doesn't seem likely.

FracturedMirror · « **Reply #112 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:11:41 AM »

Quote from: johncal on September 18, 2011, 08:00:30 PM

I noticed 6 people thought MP's the man, but other than Marla (no surprise there) nobody wanted to comment on why he should be back.

I was one of the "MP's the man" voters. I'll probably get angry responses for it, but oh well.

One reason I would like to see him come back is the fact that Portnoy wrote some of my favorite DT songs. To be more specific ACOS, The Mirror, The Glass Prison, and Finally Free. Those last three are probably my favorites on their respective albums. Another reason is just his presence, on stage and off: he has a ton of charisma on stage, and off stage I've never seen another musician maintain such a connection with the fans. I'm voting for him because of all he's done to build one of my favorite bands.

I know that Mangini is an amazing drummer technically, and I'm sure he's a great guy, but he has never really been a contributing member of a band. He's always been a hired gun, session guy, or teacher, and honestly I think he'll decide he wants to go back to that sometime in the future. I believe that's what will open the door for MP's return.

But whatever happens with the drummers, as long as JP is the guitar player I'll be a fan.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #113 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:26:10 AM »

I hope it never happens and it probably won't.

But I hope DT never become one of *those* bands that can't keep the same line up for more than one or two albums.

But as stated above, as long as it's Petrucci, LaBrie, Myung and Rudess, the drummer is not a huge concern..

weddingnails · « **Reply #114 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:38:26 PM »

HELLLLLLLLLLLL NO!

chrisbDTM · « **Reply #115 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:53:15 PM »

no.

maybe lte. maybe. but not dt

johncal · « **Reply #116 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:54:44 PM »

New poll option in case anyone wants to change their vote.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #117 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:56:31 PM »

Quote from: johncal on September 19, 2011, 01:54:44 PM

New poll option in case anyone wants to change their vote.

that's pointless. It's just two no options.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #118 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:57:24 PM »

Nnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooope!

tri.ad · « **Reply #119 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:28:44 PM »

A totally predictable answer

Bruins · « **Reply #120 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:31:37 PM »

I will man up too as wanting MP back in the band if the situation presented itself, otherwise known as option #1.

It is simple. My favorite band and my favorite drummer together again.

I have been a fan since WDADU. I have so many great memories of the past 25+ of DT years and Mike was a major part of the success of it, he does not get the credit around here he has earned even with his recent actions. I nor any of can understand the feeling one has after 25+ road years and dealing with the current reality of it. I have been in bands with friends and we broke up and I am still pissed after playing together for 3-4 years let alone 25 years. MM is a good guy and good drummer but MP will always be the real drummer of DT to me.

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #121 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:45:30 PM »

After a dramatic turn of events?

ddtonfire · « **Reply #122 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:55:11 PM »

Yeah, a reunion show. Even in light of the recent occurrences.

Irock · « **Reply #123 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:52:52 PM »

I want to change my vote, but I don't see the option for doing so.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #124 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:53:06 PM »

I vote yes.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #125 on:** September 19, 2011, 04:20:12 PM »

In a word: NO. I don't want to have anything to do with him.

Bruins · « **Reply #126 on:** September 19, 2011, 04:29:31 PM »

Quote from: senecadawg2 on September 19, 2011, 04:20:12 PM

In a word: NO. I don't want to have anything to do with him.

Than return all your DT c.d's except ADTOE

johncal · « **Reply #127 on:** September 19, 2011, 04:32:18 PM »

Quote from: Bruins on September 19, 2011, 04:29:31 PM

Quote from: senecadawg2 on September 19, 2011, 04:20:12 PM
In a word: NO. I don't want to have anything to do with him.

Than return all your DT c.d's except ADTOE

It's kind of like having all kinds of OJ souveniers.

Chrissalix · « **Reply #128 on:** September 19, 2011, 05:44:27 PM »

Hindsight lol at this thread.

farsight · « **Reply #129 on:** September 19, 2011, 06:11:58 PM »

oh wait, I read that one wrong, but no portnoy shouldnt.

Snow_Dog · « **Reply #130 on:** September 19, 2011, 06:19:00 PM »

I don't see it happening, at least for not a long time, what with all the behind the scenes business crap that's been going on. Beyond that, both camps seem satisfied with what they got going on anyway. Mangini just landed the job, and I'm more excited to see what he can bring in a more active writing role for the next album.

Resonate · « **Reply #131 on:** September 19, 2011, 06:50:23 PM »

Never said a negative word about MP on any forum and don't intend to do so here. Just wanted to share my vote though and I didn't even intend to vote about this before today:

NO!

Infinite Cactus · « **Reply #132 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:22:37 PM »

He should never ever ever return full time. Up until today I said sure to a reunion show, but I really don't care lol. I'd rather Derek jam with them again instead of MP.

Gemuetlich · « **Reply #133 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:30:10 PM »

Quote from: energythief on September 19, 2011, 08:08:20 AM

Quote from: johncal on September 18, 2011, 02:28:52 PM
Mangini is a great improvement for the band on so many levels.

LCArenas · « **Reply #134 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:36:38 PM »

This dramatic turn of events (Pun intended) has unearthed some animosities between the band and Portnoy... The suing, the fact that JLB and MP maybe never really got into each other.

If they ever get to meet again (Which my inner fanboy hopes, because let's fucking face it Portnoy was an essential part of DT as a band, and even while Mike Mangini is an amazing drummer and an amazing person I still miss the Portnoy-ness of the backstage shows and the fan contact and the show antics and stuff) they will sure have to face these issues, so that makes even more uncomfortable a reunion...

As a matter of fact, I think it's more possible a Liquid Tension Experiment reunion before a DT one.

JohnnyLayne · « **Reply #135 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:08:04 AM »

Quote from: InertSolo 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.

This... I don't see the band ditching MM for Portnoy, even when this shitstorm ends and (hopefully) they reconcile as friends again.

darkshade · « **Reply #136 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:50:40 AM »

Quote from: LCArenas on September 19, 2011, 11:36:38 PM

As a matter of fact, I think it's more possible a Liquid Tension Experiment reunion before a DT one.

I don't even know how possible that is anymore. And less than 48 hours earlier I was in hopes that LT3 would happen some day down the line.

I think this thread could be the end. This is the way it dies.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #137 on:** September 20, 2011, 06:43:31 AM »

MP returning is kinda like this now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ZwuHfDRP0.

At least the first minute anyway.

ariich · « **Reply #138 on:** September 20, 2011, 11:10:58 AM »

So it turns out there is no lawsuit after all. I wonder if people's votes would have been different.

(particularly the 25 people who voted for the new 4th option)

coffees for closers · « **Reply #139 on:** September 20, 2011, 11:39:09 AM »

Yes, in about 5 years with conditions from the guys.

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