Mike Mangini (New drummer of Dream Theater)

[Three Roses]

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Mike Mangini, the new drummer of Dream Theater. The band declared Mike Mangini as the official drummer of Dream Theater.

Biography:
Mike Mangini (born April 18, 1963 in Newton, Massachusetts) is an American drummer. Mangini joined the progressive metal band Dream Theater in 2010, replacing the longtime drummer Mike Portnoy. He has played for Annihilator, Extreme, James LaBrie, and Steve Vai. He was a professor at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and held five World's Fastest Drummer world records. He is also known for his work as a session musician.

Trivia:
► At his height from 2002–2005, Mangini was notorious for setting five World's Fastest Drummer records. These include the Fastest Matched Grip at 1,247 single strokes in 60 seconds in 2005, Fastest Barehands, which he earned by executing 1,138 single stroke notes in 60 seconds in 2002, until Glen Caruba broke it with 1,140 notes in 2006. Fastest Traditional Grip which he earned by executing 1,126 single strokes in 60 seconds in 2003, a record that stood for five years before falling to Matt Smith (1,132) in 2008, and Fastest Single Stroke Foot record playing 13,222 hits in 15 minutes and 4,555 hits in five minutes; records that stood for two years before falling to Mike "Machine" Mallais (13,309/4,595) in 2007.

► Mangini has written two books about his drumming techniques. These books, titled Rhythm Knowledge, are a practice method for deconstructing and simplifying complex polyrhythms and time signatures.

► Mangini appeared on the Discovery Channel show Time Warp, displaying his drum skills for high speed cameras.

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Sources:
Dream Theater - The Official Site
YouTube - DREAM THEATER SAYS MANGINI IS PERMANENT IN PERPETUITY
Dream Theater - Info | Facebook
Mike Mangini - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[tackielarla]

What happened to the old one (sorry - too tired to google)?

[Three Roses]

What happened to the old one (sorry - too tired to google)?

Drummer Mike Portnoy, who has been working with Avenged Sevenfold since the death of drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan, has now issued the following announcement about parting ways with Dream Theater:

"I am about to write something I never imagined I'd ever write: After 25 years, I have decided to leave Dream Theater....the band I founded, led and truly loved for a quarter of a century. To many people this will come as a complete shock, and will also likely be misunderstood by some, but please believe me that it is not a hasty decision...it is something I have struggled with for the last year or so....

"After having had such amazing experiences playing with Hail, Transatlantic and Avenged Sevenfold this past year, I have sadly come to the conclusion that I have recently had more fun and better personal relations with these other projects than I have for a while now in Dream Theater... Please don't misinterpret me, I love the DT guys dearly and have a long history, friendship and bond that runs incredibly deep with them...it's just that I think we are in serious need of a little break...

"Dream Theater was always my baby...and I nurtured that baby every single day and waking moment of my life since 1985...24/7, 365...never taking time off from DT's never-ending responsibilites (even when the band was 'off' between cycles)...working overtime and way beyond the call of duty that most sane people ever would do for a band...

"But I've come to the conclusion that the DT machine was starting to burn me out...and I really needed a break from the band in order to save my relationship with the other members and keep my DT spirit hungry and inspired.

"We have been on an endless write/record/tour cycle for almost 20 years now (of which I have overseen EVERY aspect without a break) and while a few months apart from each other here & there over the years has been much needed and helpful, I honestly hoped the band could simply agree with me to taking a bit of a 'hiatus' to recharge our batteries and 'save me from ourselves.'

"Sadly, in discussing this with the guys, they determined they do not share my feelings and have decided to continue without me rather than take a breather...I even offered to do some occasional work throughout 2011 against my initial wishes, but it was not to be...

"While it truly hurts for me to even think of a Dream Theater without Mike Portnoy (hell, my father named the band!!), I do not want to stand in their way...so I have decided to sacrifice myself and simply leave the band so as to not hold them back against their wishes....

"Strangely enough, I just read an interview that I recently did that asked me about the future of DT and I talked about 'always following your heart and being true to yourself'...sadly I must say that at this particular moment, my heart is not with Dream Theater...and I would simply be 'going through the motions,' and would honestly NOT be true to myself if I stayed for the sake of obligation without taking the break I felt I needed.

"I wish the guys the best and hope the music and legacy we created together is enjoyed by fans for decades to come...I am proud of every album we made, every song we wrote and every show we played....

"I'm sorry to all the disappointed DT fans around the world...I really tried to salvage the situation and make it work...I honestly just wanted a break (not a split)...but happiness cannot be forced, it needs to come from within....

"You DT fans are the greatest fans in the world and as you all know, I have always busted my ass for you guys and I hope that you will stay with me on my future musical journey, wherever it may lead me....(and as you all know my work ethic, there will surely be no shortage of future MP projects!)

"Sadly... Your fearless ex-leader and drummer, MP"

Source:
Mike Portnoy Leaves Dream Theater - in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com )

[amamangloy]

pyter sad unta si Marco Minnemann pag audition

[Ferrari 430 Scuderia]

asa diay c Portnoy pre?

[goriosan]

na lingaw na c paring Portnoy kyug2 sa AX7 mga batanon. lol

[noi-noi]

young at heart si MP.. =)

[dongzkie]

naa jud ni changes gamay basta mag ilis og drummer kay they have different ideas and techniques. two thumbs up jud ko ni mike portnoy but as for now wala pa sad ko kadungog sa ilang latest nga project with mike mangini

[shagrath_99]

let's wait lng if naa na sila album.. curious pud ko kng unsa ang effect aning new drummer..

[goriosan]

Just want to share this video from DT i think this is the latest concert from them.

u might want to see how Mike Mangini do hes stuff!

‪Dream Theater On the backs of angels Bospop 2011 Live 100711‬‏ - YouTube

rock n roll!