It's the season finale of Drummer Talk Season 6, and on this week's show, Dave's gives a very in-depth look at a complete snare drum makeover - from batter head, to reso head, to snare strands, to strand cords. Also we, of course, talk more Dream Theater, new Avenge Sevenfold, Memphis Drum Shop's Chris Coleman clinic recap, the Summer of contest continues, and much more! Show notes after the break!
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The Dream Theater drummer drama just never seems to end! MusicRadar.com has just put up a very in-depth interview with Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess and John Petrucci. In the interview, they reveal the Portnoy asked to rejoin the band stating he "made a mistake."
Rudess: We got the drummers in, which everybody knows, and we filmed the audition process and put a lot of care into the documentary. So after that whole process, we found somebody ...
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Today, we cover what you can do to keep your practice, gig, storage area ready for being the most productive. Huge news in the world of Dream Theater, the Ask DT mailbag covers 20/22" rides, and of course, we talk a little football! Show Notes
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Living Legends Music has posted a cool 8 part interview with Dream Theater drummer, Mike Portnoy, on their YouTube channel. The interviews discuss the beginnings of Dream Theater, to the creative process, to artistic fulfillment.
Here's Part 1. For more, check out their channel.
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We have a great show this week as we talk all about drum heads! Also, the 15-stroke roll is the rudiment of the week, Mike has news, we talk about the state of the music industry, and Mike Portnoy is the Drummer of the Week! Show Notes
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As you know, we've been closely following the saga surrounding the drum seat for Dream Theater, and we now know that Mike Mangini landed the spot, but he was one of seven guys to audition. Just what was it like to audition for the prog powerhouse? Swedish drummer, Peter Wildoer, recently spoke with Blabbermouth.net and shared some thoughts.
"My approach was very much to keep it true to what Mike did, because no matter what I ...
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Dream Theater is coming out enforce to do a little damage control with the leaving of Mike Portnoy. Not only have the has their Facebook fan page lit up, but they've released part 1 of of fascinating behind the scenes look at their search for a new drummer.
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If the rumors are to be believed, then Mr. World's Fastest Hands himself (and former Steve Vai drummer), Mike Magini, is set to replace the recently vacated Mike Portnoy for the drum chair in Dream Theater. Whaaaa?? We'll keep on this story like blisters on metal drummers thumbs.
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We talk about tips for Concert percussion on today's show. In news, we discuss Chris Adler's clinic takes, Ringo™'s upcoming UK tour, MD festival lineup, Is Dream Theater done?, Travis Barker news, and Zac Hansen has a baby girl! Show Notes
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Mike Portnoy has once again submitted to his urge to chronicle all he does, and thus "In Constant Motion" was born! Not unlike "Liquid Drum Theater" Mike is the host but his music is the star once again. More so then last time in my opinion. In the time between the two videos, Mike has done a lot of different stuff. With DT (Dream Theater) and many other various side projects including: Transatlantic, OSI, Neal ...
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Panic Attack is one of my favorite dream theater songs… and It’s going to be a pain to play for anyone on any instrument.
[...] bringing reports about drummers getting involved with various upcoming music video game releases (Mike Portnoy, Chad Smith, Travis Barker), now it looks like Metallica slugger, Lars Ulrich, is seeing the [...]