I can't say too much, but let's just say there's stuff that has happened and is continuing to happen "behind closed doors" as it were. Not everything that is going on has been talked about in the media...
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There is a lot more to the situation than is public. One side has put up an iron wall. I do wish the other side would at least put up a picket fence(at least on things pertaining to this subject).
Since I am basically confined to my couch for a few days, I have gone back a few pages and found this post. If there are two guys qualified to speak to this, it's Bob and Kim.
I have a few thoughts.
If I am going to guess what you guys are talking about, it would be that MP is trying to get permission to release a Shattered Fortress show.
If DT actually stone wall this effort, that would disappoint me.
I read MP's comments as a source of frustration, not as being a jerk.
Taking the high road does not always mean you are taking the High Road.
Mike, unless you are legally bound not to, just play A Change Of Seasons if you really want to.
Personally, I am not interested in seeing Haken cover DT. I'm sure the shows are performed well, and seeing MP play is great.
DT still have yet to replace MP's personality on stage. That is NOT a shot at MM. In fact, MM still shows more emotion and fun than the rest of the guys.
I miss watching and listening to MP. He has done nothing of interest to me since leaving DT.
DT has released 3 really good albums, and love it or hate it, The Astonishing was a huge gamble, and I totally respect that.
Other than the Happy Holidays 2013, which was cool, DT has really done nothing else "extra" that the fans had grown accustomed to under MP's tenure. Yes, two live albums. Cool. Except for the one tour that you couldn't film or take pictures at, right?
My Percocet is wearing off...time for another!