I am not excited for MM solo album.
That is not to say that i don't like,or appreciate him as a musician.
I just haven't heard anything of him,prior to DT,so i don't know his musical influences,
as well his melodic style (because he is a drummer obviously)
If i listen to it,and like it,then i may anticipate his next (if he ever releases another one)
I was waiting for JP album,because i have heard his entire discography,and love his music.
I love JR sounds and i will most probably listen to his album (not buy,listen) when it comes out.
And now i am looking forward to LTE and DT 15,since i love both bands.
But MM and JLB working on new solo albums is great news for DT fans regardless.
It reminds me of the times 20 years ago,where all of them were working on their side projects at the same time.
The Jelly Jam,Platypus,Gordian Knot,Explorers Club,LTE,Mullmuzzler,Transatlantic,Petrucci-Rudess acoustic etc.
That was a pretty inspired period with all these releases.
Ah,so many memories...
PS. I don't (almost noone does,except DT themselves) know neither how the new material sounds, nor how much time was needed to write it.
But i would have liked them to take their time with this one,because it won't be released till September,so it would be a great change to their routine
to try many many things before they end up with the final product.
It would be the time to experiment with sounds,demos,and many other things.
The more time they spend on the writing process,the better the album will be,in my opinion.
Anyways,hope they have come up with a killer new album,and the most promising thing i heard was MM saying about vintage DT melodies that weaved in the new material 🤟