DREAM THEATER ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF DRUMMER MIKE PORTNOY

[ytserush]

It's pretty cut and dry.

The one thing it's NOT. 

It really, really is.

You really won't be satisfied until you get a recording or transcript of The Phone Call, will you?

I'm satisfied right now. Very.  I don't need a phone call transcript.  I need people here to stop making assumptions when they don't know the first thing about what they're talking about.  I don't CARE what happened with the band.  It's their business, not mine, and I'm not entitled to that information.  All I know - all WE know - is that Mike Portnoy is now the drummer for DT and Mike Mangini is not, and Mangini found out via a phone call that was unscheduled.  I prefer the Portnoy era, for various reasons (though I like Mangini), and that's all that matters to me, so I'm jazzed.

Did I miss something? There was a phone call? This was relayed with a phone call?

Not really thrilled to hear about that but it's not like I'm going to lose any sleep over it. Still seems that timing of this transition wasn't managed very smoothly. But maybe that was the best of a bad situation.

[ytserush]

Does the DT Discord also think that John Myung died in 1992, and was replaced with a look-alike without the public's knowledge?

No that was Paul MaCartney. They both play bass.

[ytserush]

I'll just put in one word for the occupants of my quadrant:  BULLSHIT!

I also have to question this preface to the map:  "this map made the news last year."  How does a map that is nothing more than ignorant stereotyping "make the news"?

The stuff that makes local news is surprising at times, isn't it?

Local news? Where?

[ytserush]

It only took 92 pages but all of the DTF lawyers agree...







with me!!!!

Are you moving to Seattle?

[TAC]

No! 

Is that a reference I should know?

[gborland]

Did I miss something? There was a phone call? This was relayed with a phone call?
Not really thrilled to hear about that but it's not like I'm going to lose any sleep over it. Still seems that timing of this transition wasn't managed very smoothly. But maybe that was the best of a bad situation.

Yes. Doesn't seem surprising to me. I imagine they wanted to inform MM as soon as possible after making the decision, which would naturally mean a phone call as they weren't actually physically together at the time. NOT telling him ASAP would have been discourteous.

[MirrorMask]

I remember they let Derek go over a phone conference as well, 'cause "they didn't want him to take a plane just to be fired". It would be nice for the band members to be together as much as possible but the reality of things (busy schedules, family, geography) often calls for a phone call.

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

hey all, was just scrolling on social media and came across this



what's everyone's take on this? i didn't realize they were already at the point where they had a name!

[axeman90210]

Seeing as they haven't even started working on it, I'd be very surprised if they had a name for the album.

[Adami]

A Dramatic Return of Events?

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

Seeing as they haven't even started working on it, I'd be very surprised if they had a name for the album.

I also saw that but maybe they have been keeping things under wraps so they can launch a massive surprise on us, this rumor has me excited!!!

[MirrorMask]

hey all, was just scrolling on social media and came across this



what's everyone's take on this? i didn't realize they were already at the point where they had a name!

They didn't even write it and they already have a name? nah, I'm totally in the "not believing it unless i see it" camp and I won't spend one second of expectation over this.

[hefdaddy42]

hey all, was just scrolling on social media and came across this



what's everyone's take on this? i didn't realize they were already at the point where they had a name!

They aren't, this is bullshit, much like all the other "rumors" you've asked about here.

Let me give you a clue: any "rumors" you see on social media or the Discord aren't real rumors. They are made-up bullshit.

[axeman90210]

Seeing as they haven't even started working on it, I'd be very surprised if they had a name for the album.

I also saw that but maybe they have been keeping things under wraps so they can launch a massive surprise on us, this rumor has me excited!!!

It shouldn't.

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

i'm gonna hold my breath, i'm dying to know the new album name. the discord was clearly filled with some trolls but i'm less convinced that this bluesky account is invalid.

[gzarruk]

A Dramatic Return of Events?

[PMSummer]

i'm gonna hold my breath, i'm dying to know the new album name. the discord was clearly filled with some trolls but i'm less convinced that this bluesky account is invalid.

Hey hoveringsojourn, gotta say, you've got an epic knack for digging up the wildest rumors – it's like a daily adventure with your posts! 😄 But dude, sometimes I get the vibe you're all-in on everything you read. It's easy to get caught up, especially when the stories are juicy. Maybe you should hit pause and play detective first? Could be a fun way to sift through what's legit and what's just hype. I don't know what bluesky is but there's wild speculation on every corner of the internet (just open any thread here  ).

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

i'm gonna hold my breath, i'm dying to know the new album name. the discord was clearly filled with some trolls but i'm less convinced that this bluesky account is invalid.

Hey hoveringsojourn, gotta say, you've got an epic knack for digging up the wildest rumors – it's like a daily adventure with your posts! 😄 But dude, sometimes I get the vibe you're all-in on everything you read. It's easy to get caught up, especially when the stories are juicy. Maybe you should hit pause and play detective first? Could be a fun way to sift through what's legit and what's just hype. I don't know what bluesky is but there's wild speculation on every corner of the internet (just open any thread here  ).

hey, thanks for the input! 😄 appreciate the shoutout on the rumor-digging front. you've got a point about going all-in on stuff. it's true, the internet's a jungle, and sometimes the juiciest stories can be a bit too tempting.

playing detective sounds like a solid idea. taking a breather to fact-check and sift through the hype, that could add some balance. i agree, it's easy to get carried away in the sea of speculations. gotta keep the cool head, right?

bluesky's another one of those things, yeah. the internet's buzzing with theories. i guess it's part of the charm (or chaos) of online forums. your suggestion to navigate the speculation with a detective mindset makes sense. a bit of skepticism never hurt anyone.

thanks for the friendly advice, mate. it's a wild ride out here, and having a reminder to keep things in check is always good.

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

i'm gonna hold my breath, i'm dying to know the new album name. the discord was clearly filled with some trolls but i'm less convinced that this bluesky account is invalid.

Hey hoveringsojourn, gotta say, you've got an epic knack for digging up the wildest rumors – it's like a daily adventure with your posts! 😄 But dude, sometimes I get the vibe you're all-in on everything you read. It's easy to get caught up, especially when the stories are juicy. Maybe you should hit pause and play detective first? Could be a fun way to sift through what's legit and what's just hype. I don't know what bluesky is but there's wild speculation on every corner of the internet (just open any thread here  ).

also i think you were onto something. i started digging a bit more and also found this one, which kinda seems fake to me

[gborland]

The only way they would have decided on a name before even writing a single note is if they knew they wanted to do Metropolis pt. 3. And I'd put the odds of that at around 1% right now.

So, it's bullshit.

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

The only way they would have decided on a name before even writing a single note is if they knew they wanted to do Metropolis pt. 3. And I'd put the odds of that at around 1% right now.

So, it's bullshit.

i mean, this is what i was thinking. it sounds so perfect to me! what better way to come back strong with MP than to name drop Metropolis 3 on Eddie Trunk right before going into the studio to record it? get the fans hyped and all. i'd love it

[Adami]

hey all, was just scrolling on social media and came across this



what's everyone's take on this? i didn't realize they were already at the point where they had a name!

They aren't, this is bullshit, much like all the other "rumors" you've asked about here.

Let me give you a clue: any "rumors" you see on social media or the Discord aren't real rumors. They are made-up bullshit.

Deep breaths.

[ReaperKK]

The only way they would have decided on a name before even writing a single note is if they knew they wanted to do Metropolis pt. 3. And I'd put the odds of that at around 1% right now.

So, it's bullshit.

Even if they decided to do Metropolis Pt. 3 why would they commit to it before writing a single note? They would box themselves into writing something that they don't feel a lot of passion for.

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

The only way they would have decided on a name before even writing a single note is if they knew they wanted to do Metropolis pt. 3. And I'd put the odds of that at around 1% right now.

So, it's bullshit.

Even if they decided to do Metropolis Pt. 3 why would they commit to it before writing a single note? They would box themselves into writing something that they don't feel a lot of passion for.

for the challenge

[ReaperKK]

Eh....I don't know if I want DT to write an album simply cause it's challenging, I'd ideally like them to feel inspired to write whatever they want to write, if it's Met Pt. 3 then so be it.

[The Letter M]

The title already leaked...









Majesy

-Marc.

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

i think it's fair to say this account is dubious at best, but fwiw it did post about DT again

[fadetoblackdude7]

Please, no. One self-titled album is enough.

[Max Kuehnau]

Btw, Weather Report also had two self titled albums years apart (their first in 1971 and their tenth in 1982. (which was confusing as well in some ways). It's not a common thing, but it happens.

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

i agree with you, fadetoblackdude7

[Metro]

Weezer and Chicago are the only bands who can get away with having more than one self-titled album.

[Max Kuehnau]

The difference is that Chicago almost always title their albums with their numbers. What MP didn't mention is that only both LZ Peter named his first four albums consecutively (albeit with a subtitle in Peter's case). Bit of a difference.

[Schurftkut]

maybe that selftitled v2 cover will have the proper logo on it? ;-)

I'd imagine MP has had all these ideas for an album with DT waiting to be able to finally do, but naming it DT again would be very low on the list of creativity

[PMSummer]

The difference is that Chicago almost always title their albums with their numbers. What MP didn't mention is that only both LZ Peter named his first four albums consecutively (albeit with a subtitle in Peter's case). Bit of a difference.

MP probably didn't mention that because the quote sounds like it's made up anyway. Looks like HS still hasn't learned the lesson about checking sources.

[Cool Chris]

At least this got us off the topic of click tracks and the relative kindness of people from different parts of the USA.