Author Topic: Sons of Apollo (feat. Portnoy & Sherinian) (Read 466637 times)

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #5215 on:** October 12, 2019, 01:52:59 PM »

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/sons-of-apollo-completes-mixing-and-mastering-second-album/

bosk1 · « **Reply #5216 on:** October 12, 2019, 02:34:36 PM »

Derek: "Can't wait for you to hear this!!!"

Really, dude? Then maybe try looking like you are enjoying yourself when you play it, unlike the last tour. And maybe be a bit polite and amicable to your fans in a way that actually shows some enthusiasm for what you are doing and who is paying you to do it. Just a suggestion.

Max Kuehnau · « **Reply #5217 on:** October 12, 2019, 02:39:09 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on October 12, 2019, 02:34:36 PM

Derek: "Can't wait for you to hear this!!!"

Really, dude? Then maybe try looking like you are enjoying yourself when you play it, unlike the last tour. And maybe be a bit polite and amicable to your fans in a way that actually shows some enthusiasm for what you are doing and who is paying you to do it. Just a suggestion.

maybe he meant (meant!) something along the lines of: "We like what we've done and I'm sure you will too." Or something to that effect (I can't know. I don't understand humans.)

cramx3 · « **Reply #5218 on:** October 12, 2019, 03:59:02 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on October 12, 2019, 02:34:36 PM

Derek: "Can't wait for you to hear this!!!"

Really, dude? Then maybe try looking like you are enjoying yourself when you play it, unlike the last tour. And maybe be a bit polite and amicable to your fans in a way that actually shows some enthusiasm for what you are doing and who is paying you to do it. Just a suggestion.

Ooof but spot on

Max Kuehnau · « **Reply #5219 on:** October 12, 2019, 04:00:32 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on October 12, 2019, 03:59:02 PM

Quote from: bosk1 on October 12, 2019, 02:34:36 PM
Derek: "Can't wait for you to hear this!!!"

Really, dude? Then maybe try looking like you are enjoying yourself when you play it, unlike the last tour. And maybe be a bit polite and amicable to your fans in a way that actually shows some enthusiasm for what you are doing and who is paying you to do it. Just a suggestion.

Ooof but spot on

Spot on? Most definitely. Oof? No, not at all. I wouldn't be that mild mannered I think.

IDontNotDoThings · « **Reply #5220 on:** October 12, 2019, 06:37:53 PM »

Can't wait for the next SOA album.

I didn't like PS or anything, but maybe after the second album, we'll have enough good SOA songs to make one decent album's worth.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #5221 on:** October 12, 2019, 07:23:04 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on October 12, 2019, 02:34:36 PM

Derek: "Can't wait for you to hear this!!!"

Really, dude? Then maybe try looking like you are enjoying yourself when you play it, unlike the last tour. And maybe be a bit polite and amicable to your fans in a way that actually shows some enthusiasm for what you are doing and who is paying you to do it. Just a suggestion.

I have never seen someone look more unhappy to be on stage than Derek, he looks more miserable than I do going into work on a Monday after spending a weekend binge drinking.

Madman Shepherd · « **Reply #5222 on:** October 12, 2019, 08:14:43 PM »

Quote from: ReaperKK on October 12, 2019, 07:23:04 PM

Quote from: bosk1 on October 12, 2019, 02:34:36 PM
Derek: "Can't wait for you to hear this!!!"

Really, dude? Then maybe try looking like you are enjoying yourself when you play it, unlike the last tour. And maybe be a bit polite and amicable to your fans in a way that actually shows some enthusiasm for what you are doing and who is paying you to do it. Just a suggestion.

I have never seen someone look more unhappy to be on stage than Derek, he looks more miserable than I do going into work on a Monday after spending a weekend binge drinking.

Which is weird because in the promotional videos in the lead up to their debut he was totally enthused. It was actually somewhat infectious and got me excited.

Does he just have terrible mood swings or what?

Spiritus · « **Reply #5223 on:** October 12, 2019, 08:32:06 PM »

Quote from: ReaperKK on October 12, 2019, 07:23:04 PM

Quote from: bosk1 on October 12, 2019, 02:34:36 PM
Derek: "Can't wait for you to hear this!!!"

Really, dude? Then maybe try looking like you are enjoying yourself when you play it, unlike the last tour. And maybe be a bit polite and amicable to your fans in a way that actually shows some enthusiasm for what you are doing and who is paying you to do it. Just a suggestion.

I have never seen someone look more unhappy to be on stage than Derek, he looks more miserable than I do going into work on a Monday after spending a weekend binge drinking.

...after your boss tells you to put away that pickmeupper at 9am

The Walrus · « **Reply #5224 on:** October 12, 2019, 09:18:52 PM »

They already mastered it? Did they write and record this in a week or did time just fly by for me?

The Letter M · « **Reply #5225 on:** October 12, 2019, 09:45:48 PM »

Quote from: Kattelox on October 12, 2019, 09:18:52 PM

They already mastered it? Did they write and record this in a week or did time just fly by for me?

Looking at their website, their News page has FB and Twitter feeds to their posts, and it looks like Mike recorded his drums way back in mid-January of this year, so they've been working on it for the last 9-10 months.

-Marc.

goo-goo · « **Reply #5226 on:** October 12, 2019, 11:00:41 PM »

Hopefully this longer writing period results in stronger songs. Would like to hear an unrestrained Soto and less wankery/noodling in the songs.

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #5227 on:** October 13, 2019, 08:55:56 PM »

MP just posted an IG story in a "secret" location, where SOA it's shooting video and photo shooting for the upcoming album.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #5228 on:** October 13, 2019, 11:42:44 PM »

The secret location is in Glendale lmao

Anxiety35 · « **Reply #5229 on:** October 15, 2019, 12:28:47 PM »

From the Blabbermouth article...

"SONS OF APOLLO will embark on a tour of North America in early 2020. Support on the trek, which will kick off on January 24 in Pomona, California, will be provided by guitarist Tony MacAlpine, who previously played alongside Sherinian in PLANET X and with Portnoy, Sherinian and Sheehan in PSMS."

This will be really cool.

On the new release, I'm curious as to what is in store.

bosk1 · « **Reply #5230 on:** October 15, 2019, 12:43:22 PM »

I'll probably buy the release. I don't expect that I will see them this tour, unless a show ends up being extremely cheap and convenient. Judging from last tour, they put on a pretty good show. But I don't expect things to be drastically different in that regard, and although I appreciate McAlpine's musicianship, I have zero desire to see him live.

Adami · « **Reply #5231 on:** October 15, 2019, 12:58:41 PM »

If they came to Long Island, I’d go. But they won’t, and I’m not going to the city for them.

Stadler · « **Reply #5232 on:** October 15, 2019, 01:10:44 PM »

Quote from: Adami on October 15, 2019, 12:58:41 PM

If they came to Long Island, I’d go. But they won’t, and I’m not going to the city for them.

The Paramount in Huntington wouldn't be a bad venue to see them. I'd drive down for that. Maybe.

IDontNotDoThings · « **Reply #5233 on:** October 15, 2019, 06:02:13 PM »

So if the tour starts in January, does that give us any clues on the release date of SOA2?

I mean, surely they wouldn't start the tour before the album drops, right? & I also don't think they're gonna be bold enough to release it during December (because christmas & all). Does that mean we can expect it in November? That's a lot sooner than I thought initially...

goo-goo · « **Reply #5234 on:** October 15, 2019, 06:55:07 PM »

I read somewhere that the new album will be out by the end of January or early February. I think MP mentioned that a while back.

cramx3 · « **Reply #5235 on:** October 16, 2019, 02:39:04 PM »

Seeing as my concert schedule is almost empty for 2019, I'm almost definitely going to that NJ or NYC show because I will be itching to see a concert and they are great live. I do hope the album is already out though so I can digest it before the show.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #5236 on:** October 16, 2019, 06:41:15 PM »

The album comes out in January. Derek approached me today, he wanted to do a career spanning interview to celebrate 30 years of him joining the Alice Cooper band. We spoke for almost 50 minutes about almost every band and artist he's worked with. He said the new SOA will be heavier, and that it comes out in January. I won't tell you guys more because I want you to listen to the interview, but it was great! He even addressed his perceived lack of engagement when he plays live, which I decided to ask him about after seeing some comments here on this topic. I'll post it here when it's published!

ReaperKK · « **Reply #5237 on:** October 16, 2019, 06:57:03 PM »

That I am actually looking forward to checking out

goo-goo · « **Reply #5238 on:** October 16, 2019, 07:20:35 PM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on October 16, 2019, 06:41:15 PM

The album comes out in January. Derek approached me today, he wanted to do a career spanning interview to celebrate 30 years of him joining the Alice Cooper band. We spoke for almost 50 minutes about almost every band and artist he's worked with. He said the new SOA will be heavier, and that it comes out in January. I won't tell you guys more because I want you to listen to the interview, but it was great! He even addressed his perceived lack of engagement when he plays live, which I decided to ask him about after seeing some comments here on this topic. I'll post it here when it's published!

Awesome! looking forward to your interview with Derek. I'm a big DS fan!

Grappler · « **Reply #5239 on:** October 16, 2019, 07:27:32 PM »

Heavier is a good thing.

Looking forward to the interview and the new album.

gzarruk · « **Reply #5240 on:** October 16, 2019, 09:54:55 PM »

Did he address why he likes to act so childish and inmature?

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #5241 on:** October 17, 2019, 03:27:12 AM »

Quote from: gzarruk on October 16, 2019, 09:54:55 PM

Did he address why he likes to act so childish and inmature?

Man, I know you're joking, but he was really cool during the interview, and even played a little bit.

cramx3 · « **Reply #5242 on:** October 17, 2019, 08:01:26 AM »

That's pretty cool that he approached you Rodrigo, I'll have to check it out

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #5243 on:** October 17, 2019, 08:30:30 AM »

Quote from: cramx3 on October 17, 2019, 08:01:26 AM

That's pretty cool that he approached you Rodrigo, I'll have to check it out

Thanks! He gave some insight on his time with DT as well, so I think it'll be interesting for everyone on the forum. That was a kickass interview, man!!!

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #5244 on:** October 17, 2019, 09:14:47 AM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on October 16, 2019, 06:41:15 PM

He even addressed his perceived lack of engagement when he plays live, which I decided to ask him about after seeing some comments here on this topic.

I've commented on that a couple times because man....when I saw them here in St. Louis he looked like he wanted to be anywhere but on stage performing. Very curious to see how he explains that.

bosk1 · « **Reply #5245 on:** October 17, 2019, 09:35:05 AM »

Quote from: gmillerdrake on October 17, 2019, 09:14:47 AM

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on October 16, 2019, 06:41:15 PM
He even addressed his perceived lack of engagement when he plays live, which I decided to ask him about after seeing some comments here on this topic.

I've commented on that a couple times because man....when I saw them here in St. Louis he looked like he wanted to be anywhere but on stage performing. Very curious to see how he explains that.

Yeah, it was the same out here. I found his demeanor to be odd, honestly. We got to the venue early to have plenty of time to grab a leisurely dinner and to see if we could maybe catch any of the band members hanging out in back. Derek was eating at a restaurant directly across the street out on the open patio, which was literally about 50 feet from the front door of the venue. But despite being right out in the open, he looked like he did not want to be noticed. He was eating alone, keeping his head down, and when I looked his way a couple of times, he quickly ducked his head. A little while later, when he was walking across the street to the venue, a fan approached him, and he looked SO offput by having to talk to the guy. In fairness, I didn't hear anything that was being said. But his body language conveyed that he would rather be anywhere else. Then later when they were onstage, he looked bored and disengaged. The only times he appeared to show any emotion were the couple of exchanges with his tech during the performance where he appeared to be very frustrated and/or angry about something. I found him to be pretty offputting.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #5246 on:** October 17, 2019, 10:57:04 AM »

I think him carrying himself like that is detractor to the live performance. I've seen a few shows with bands that didn't seem interested in being there and I get it, everyone is human but it can really negatively impact a performance for me

This isn't a direct comparisons but I saw barenaked ladies on tour a few years ago and the lead singer looked and sounded incredibly sick but he stuck it out and made a bunch of jokes about getting the flu. Quite frankly he sucked that night but the fact he was seemingly making an effort despite very clearly not wanting to be stil made for a good show.

KevShmev · « **Reply #5247 on:** October 17, 2019, 12:37:38 PM »

To be fair, it has to be tough for the King of Keys to be playing in front of such small crowds.

devieira73 · « **Reply #5248 on:** October 18, 2019, 07:11:08 AM »

A little information about the new album by Ron:
https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/bumblefoot_shares_update_on_new_sons_of_apollo_album.html
The joke about “great playing, bad songs”

Stadler · « **Reply #5249 on:** October 18, 2019, 07:42:39 AM »

Quote from: devieira73 on October 18, 2019, 07:11:08 AM

A little information about the new album by Ron:
https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/bumblefoot_shares_update_on_new_sons_of_apollo_album.html
The joke about “great playing, bad songs”

I don't know him well enough to say what he was actually thinking, but some of the things he said there could easily be taken in various ways...

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Author Topic: Sons of Apollo (feat. Portnoy & Sherinian) (Read 466637 times)