Some more random thoughts after 24 hours:
Great to see some old faces here in the forums!
I don't remember seeing this kind of excitement on DTF in years. I was barely out of my teenage years when I joined the forum, and soon after MP left the band. During these years my musical tastes have shifted wildly, and I have barely listened to DT during the past year. I stayed on this forum, because there is so much more to discuss than just DT here. So happy to see the DT side of the forum explode!
After the news yesterday I had to listen some of my old favorites from DT. I don't even listen to a lot of prog music nowadays. I feel reinvigorated as a fan. Much more excited for the next DT record than I was before. Here's hoping for a European tour soon, and a Finland date.
My dad took me to see DT during the Systematic Chaos tour, and I'd love to return the favor to him. I'd love to see the band with Portnoy at least once more.