Sons of Apollo (feat. Portnoy & Sherinian)

[MinistroRaven]

Both Derek and Bumblefoot have shared this snippet from a new band, Whom Gods Destroy: https://www.facebook.com/wgdestroy/videos/325804733490175/

Saw that and was trying to figure out if it was the name of a new band, or a new song, or a new album, or what. Sounds cool enough for those few seconds. Singer will probably make or break it if there is one.

They shared the video from a separate page named Whom Gods Destroy, so most likely a band name.

Stoked about this one. My favorite SoA members 

Derek's vendetta against Mike P

[devieira73]

I'm in!!

[RodrigoAltaf]

Both Derek and Bumblefoot have shared this snippet from a new band, Whom Gods Destroy: https://www.facebook.com/wgdestroy/videos/325804733490175/

Saw that and was trying to figure out if it was the name of a new band, or a new song, or a new album, or what. Sounds cool enough for those few seconds. Singer will probably make or break it if there is one.

Yes there is.

[Setlist Scotty]

The clip sounds good although a little bit generic, but given that it's a 15 second excerpt it's hard to make a good assessment. But "Whom Gods Destroy" is the name of the band? Couldn't they come up with anything less awful than that for the name? 

[devieira73]

Whom Gods Destroy is at least a more humble name that Whom destroys Gods!

[gzarruk]

Both Derek and Bumblefoot have shared this snippet from a new band, Whom Gods Destroy: https://www.facebook.com/wgdestroy/videos/325804733490175/

Saw that and was trying to figure out if it was the name of a new band, or a new song, or a new album, or what. Sounds cool enough for those few seconds. Singer will probably make or break it if there is one.

Yes there is.

They've actually been teasing it for a while. In fact there's a post by Derek from Aug.7th that reveals who's the singer, but I'm on my phone right now so can't link it properly.

In case you don't mind the spoilers:
It's Dino Jelusick.

[goo-goo]

Both Derek and Bumblefoot have shared this snippet from a new band, Whom Gods Destroy: https://www.facebook.com/wgdestroy/videos/325804733490175/

Saw that and was trying to figure out if it was the name of a new band, or a new song, or a new album, or what. Sounds cool enough for those few seconds. Singer will probably make or break it if there is one.

Yes there is.

They've actually been teasing it for a while. In fact there's a post by Derek from Aug.7th that reveals who's the singer, but I'm on my phone right now so can't link it properly.

In case you don't mind the spoilers:
It's Dino Jelusick.

Fucking awesome! Huuuge fan of this singer!

[devieira73]

Excellent choice! Any hint for the drummer and bassist?

[gzarruk]

Here's Derek's post, btw: https://www.facebook.com/dereksherinianofficial/posts/pfbid02TVQZRPHpXRUhfnFVnFWvgeRknsPR5Sq8xF9FW6819jCEpJ67gbGjecGLCakeqgmDl

Excellent choice! Any hint for the drummer and bassist?

And no idea who the bassist is, but the singer teased the drummer and I have a pretty good idea of who he is based on the photo and I guess you might too : https://www.facebook.com/DinoJelusick/posts/pfbid025R8toWXsFNuPQ3egbhvMUyYF2S3tMC47TR3q5p2VTVJCoJZz3sgVJDU3cj7fbSLZl

I kinda wish it was Mangini, though

[devieira73]

I guess I recognized the drummer! Another excellent choice!! So every body lives in LA?
Cool they are thinking more in talented new blood than super well known musicians.

[devieira73]

It would be perfect if the bassist would be Angra's Felipe Andreoli. He's an amazing bass player and great composer. He played the last shows of SoA, in Brazil and the tour availability of him and Bruno is the same.

[ProfessorPeart]

I'll buy anything with that singer. Literally listening to his new album as I type this.

[Stadler]

Both Derek and Bumblefoot have shared this snippet from a new band, Whom Gods Destroy: https://www.facebook.com/wgdestroy/videos/325804733490175/

Saw that and was trying to figure out if it was the name of a new band, or a new song, or a new album, or what. Sounds cool enough for those few seconds. Singer will probably make or break it if there is one.

They shared the video from a separate page named Whom Gods Destroy, so most likely a band name.

Stoked about this one. My favorite SoA members 

Derek's vendetta against Mike P

Boy, he sure told HIM!   

[Schurftkut]

https://www.facebook.com/whomgodsdestroy/

[WilliamMunny]

https://www.facebook.com/whomgodsdestroy/

Yikes...it took me wayyyyy too long to realize that wasn't Derek's new band.

[gzarruk]

Didn't that happen with SOA as well? There was already some random band with the same name out there.

[HOF]

LOL, I guess I would have expected it would be safe to name my band "Whom Gods Destroy" too, but don't these guys have Google?

[ReaperKK]

I haven't listened to the new stuff but "Whom Gods Destroy" is a cool band name, better than SoA IMO.

[Stadler]

LOL, I guess I would have expected it would be safe to name my band "Whom Gods Destroy" too, but don't these guys have Google?

HAHAHA

Kind of gives new meaning to the name, though, doesn't it? 

[Schurftkut]

it's mostly Star Trek links on google, so i guess that's where it came from?

[Metro]

https://www.facebook.com/whomgodsdestroy/

Yikes...it took me wayyyyy too long to realize that wasn't Derek's new band.

These guys are gonna have to go back to flippin’ burgers

[devieira73]

I haven't listened to the new stuff but "Whom Gods Destroy" is a cool band name, better than SoA IMO.

Agreed, SoA is  too much pompous.
The other WGD is on Spotify. How they at least didn't research there?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whom_Gods_Destroy_(Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series)
One of the worst ST episodes!

[Dedalus]

https://www.facebook.com/whomgodsdestroy/

Yikes...it took me wayyyyy too long to realize that wasn't Derek's new band.

For a second I thought Kerry King was in Derek's new band. 

[hefdaddy42]

It didn't originate in Star Trek.  It comes from the phrase "Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad", which is derived in part from ancient Greek beginnings, but started being quoted in English in the 1600s.

[devieira73]

It didn't originate in Star Trek.  It comes from the phrase "Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad", which is derived in part from ancient Greek beginnings, but started being quoted in English in the 1600s.

It makes sense, since a lot of ST episode titles are quotes found in literature. The funny thing is people know these things often by ST or some other reference from pop culture and not because of the original source.
I think Derek is very interested in Greek mythology, so it's more like it indeed came directly from the Greek culture.

[RodrigoAltaf]

The bass player is not really well known.

[nikatapi]

It didn't originate in Star Trek.  It comes from the phrase "Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad", which is derived in part from ancient Greek beginnings, but started being quoted in English in the 1600s.

It makes sense, since a lot of ST episode titles are quotes found in literature. The funny thing is people know these things often by ST or some other reference from pop culture and not because of the original source.
I think Derek is very interested in Greek mythology, so it's more like it indeed came directly from the Greek culture.

He is also of Greek (and Armenian) descent so maybe that plays a role as well

[MirrorMask]

It's a needlessly convoluted name for a band anyway.

[cramx3]

I haven't listened to the new stuff but "Whom Gods Destroy" is a cool band name, better than SoA IMO.

If it's better, it's not by much. Not a fan of either names. Whom God's Destory just doesn't roll off the tip of your tongue easily. Maybe ill check out a song or two, but I'd be shocked if I find myself having interest in a Derek project at this point.

[Dedalus]

We're still not used to the name. With the right timing, even ridiculous names like Between the Buried and Me seem normal. It's only a matter of time.

[Orbert]

I agree.  Deconstructing and/or criticizing the band's name seems a relatively pointless, though harmless, pursuit.  I generally prefer something short and easy to remember, but anything memorable works.  Whom Gods Destroy is not an uncommon phrase and thus memorable enough, even if it doesn't really roll off the tongue.  Between the Buried and Me is so awkward that it practically forces you to remember it.  Or not.  But if the music's good, you remember the band name, whatever it is.

[tuto]

Hadn't logged in here for a while... Did I miss something about Derek being pissed at Mike? LOL

[HOF]

Hadn't logged in here for a while... Did I miss something about Derek being pissed at Mike? LOL

Don’t remember now, but MP is back Dream Theater if you haven’t heard!

[tuto]

Hadn't logged in here for a while... Did I miss something about Derek being pissed at Mike? LOL

Don’t remember now, but MP is back Dream Theater if you haven’t heard!

Yeah I know! I meant that I hadn't kept up with any more SOA news since they split

[hefdaddy42]

Hadn't logged in here for a while... Did I miss something about Derek being pissed at Mike? LOL

Derek is pissed at everyone who isn't actively playing in his current project.