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Former Dream Theater Drummer Mike Portnoy Reveals New Band Details

posted Jun 17, 2011 at 5:39 PM by Diamond Oz.  (11 Comments)

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Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, who left the band last year, has revealed some details about one of his new musical endeavors.

Portnoy has announced that he has formed a new group named Adrenaline Mob, and that the band also features Stuck Mojo/Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward, Symphony X vocalist Russell Allen, Sonic Stomp guitar player Mike Orlando and bassist Paul DiLeo. The quintet will make its live debut in New York on June 24 and are currently working on a debut album.

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1. Nunya writes:

fozzy? really portnoy? FOZZY??????

# Jun 17, 2011 @ 10:37 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Bastard_Of_Bodom writes:

I agree FOZZY????? But hey I believe Portnoy is friends with them, just what I hear. But I'm really curious about how this will turn out especially with Russell Allen

# Jun 18, 2011 @ 12:51 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. vulgardisplay writes:

Didnt portnoy say he left DT cuz he wanted a break?....now hes recording?

# Jun 19, 2011 @ 11:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. sin kaila writes:

hahaha...yes...guess portnoy misses having fun!!!

# Jun 30, 2011 @ 9:42 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. ZMA writes:

This band should be really interesting.

# Jun 30, 2011 @ 5:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. b.bristowe writes:

It sounds ok, but mike portnoy (as usual) is trying to focus on his drumming and it gets kind of irritating hearing him band around during the progressions.

# Jun 30, 2011 @ 5:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. BrunoHockalugie writes:

I thought Portnoy was going to get a nose ring and join Avnged Sevenfold? The "boys" in Avenged Sevenfold probably got tired of ol Portnoy and eventually he became that uncool Uncle who won't stop asking, "What's shakin' Bro-sef?

# Jun 30, 2011 @ 5:26 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. TheIronMan writes:

^Hahaha I could totally imagine that

# Jun 30, 2011 @ 5:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. ZMA writes:

Lol'd at that one Bruno.

I really don't know why he left them anyway he was doin' alright with Avenged. Plus their new drummer is nothin' special. Portnoy is a fvckin' legend. I just don't get it.

I mean either way like I said this should be an interesting band to hear. I can't wait for the finished product. Theres a vid of them doin' Mob Rules, and I have to say I'm really impressed by it. I'm actually gonna say that on that page right now lol.

# Jun 30, 2011 @ 7:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. duncan hills writes:

ZMA i'm not sure but i don't think he left A7X, i believe they ousted him because his "year's contract was up".

# Jun 30, 2011 @ 8:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. ZMA writes:

Ah ok duncan. Well if........(haha I just noticed your name. duncan hills. I hope that's a Dethklok reference.)

Anyway well if that was the case I still don't understand it. He was doin' well in that band. And I don't see the need for contracts. He should leave when he wants, or when the band whats him to. Metal contracts? lol. I guess it's whatever though. It is what is it. Not gonna dig to far into it.

# Jun 30, 2011 @ 11:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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