Mike Portnoy
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“Under A Glass Moon” Transcription by Marc Atkinson
“Under a Glass Moon” is a progressive metal track by Dream Theater featuring drummer Mike Portnoy. Released in 1992, it’s a standout track from their second studio album, Images and Words. The song highlights Dream Theater’s musical prowess and boasts…
Mike Portnoy The Winery Dogs and the Power of III
Mike Portnoy must be the busiest drummer in the business. He is an active touring and recording member of no less than ten different bands, and he does some sideman work. In the 12 years since he left Dream Theater…
What Song Are You Working on Now?
“Metropolis—Part I” by Dream Theater .@ptrlcc “Chemical Warfare” by Slayer .@nickkcuevas “Hemispheres” by Rush . The first section is so tough on the hi-hat.@mconrad332 “Around the World” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers .@_rywill22 “Just like Heaven” by the Cure…
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Next to None’s Max Portnoy
Within the international drumming community, the name Portnoy is synonymous with progressive metal. Through his work with Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, Flying Colors, Transatlantic, and, most recently, Sons of Apollo, Mike Portnoy has garnered every award and accolade imaginable…
The 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time
Whose playing endures through the decades? Whose music do we reach for when we want new ideas? When we want to practice? When we want to laugh? Who inspires and delights us most? TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…
Mike Portnoy
It takes a big pair to be one of a kind. Since leaving the most celebrated prog-metal gig in the world with Dream Theater, the drummer has thrown himself into an impressive number of diverse musical situations, always confident in…
November 2010 - Volume 34 • Number 11
Gene Hoglan, Mike Portnoy, Aquiles Priester, Daru Jones, Narada Michael Walden, Herman “The German” Rarebell, Sebastian Thomson, Ulysses Owens Jr., Ross Jarman, Nick Buda, Matt Cameron, Armen Halburian, Robby Ameen, Joe Vitale, Trey Gray TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE…
October 2007 - Volume 31 • Number 10
Mike Portnoy, Bill Bruford, Chris Pennie, Nick D’Virgilio, Phil Collins, Dan Weiss, Gavin Harrison, Virgil Donati, Mark Zonder, Ian Mosley, Dave King, Pat Mastelotto, Aynsley Dunbar, Joey Jordison, Dom Famularo, Scott Rockenfield TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS…
April 2007 - Volume 31 • Number 4
Carmine Appice, Mike Portnoy, Roy Hanes, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Chico Hamilton, Nasheet Waits, Eric McPherson, Marcus Gilmore, Bob Bryar, Brooks Wackerman, Billy Thomas, Neil Sanderson, Tyler Greenwell, Billy Brimblecom, Lewis Nash, Kevin Dow, Teddy Campbell, Brian Tichy, Bun E. Carlos…
July 2005 - Volume 29 • Number 7
John Dolmayan, Steve Smith, Matt McDonough, Mike Portnoy, Billy Hart, Jeremy Colson, Nick Mason, Adrian Erlandsson, David Wagenschutz, Joe Cocuzzo, Chad Chapin, Rick “The Rev” Holeman, Mike Zeoli, Lloyd Knibb, Dan Caro, John Blackwell, Larry Bunker, Darrin Pfeiffer, Russ McKinnon…
June 2004 - Volume 28 • Number 6
Vinne Paul, Terence Higgins, Chris Cester, Bill Stevenson, John Riley, Mike Portnoy, Keith Carlock, Mike Lowry, Greg Saunier, Debbi Peterson, Shadow Wilson, John Guerin, Phil Collins, Gary Husband, Sam Loeffler, Gregg Bissonette TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS…
