Mike Portnoy
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“Mike got back with Dream Theater and I started praying”: Neal Morse Band return with L.I.F.T. (and Portnoy)
By James McNair published
Despite concerns their drummer wouldn’t find time to take part, fifth album has been compared to their 2016 virtuosic victory, and they’re planning to tour it with the complete studio line-up

Mike Portnoy responds to rumours he was in the frame to join Rush following the death of Neil Peart
By Merlin Alderslade published
As much as the idea of Mike Portnoy drumming with Rush would be a prog fan's dream, Portnoy had a very respectful attitude to the idea

“Dream Theater have been completely unchallenged until now”: How Sons Of Apollo flew before they fell
By Rich Wilson published
Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian had big ambitions when they teamed up with Guns N’ Roses, Mr Big and Journey alumni

What members of Marillion, Dream Theater, Asia and more think of Yes’ Tales From Topographic Oceans
By Sid Smith published
It was the double-album that split critics, fans and the line-up who recorded it. We asked a range of prog stars for their thoughts on the 1973 release

"There’s still time to come to the States to catch this show..." Dream Theater cancel 2026 UK and European Parasomnia tour plans
By Jerry Ewing published
Dream Theater are currently on tour in the US performing the whole of new album, Parasomnia

Watch Anika Nilles demonstrate exactly why Rush have chosen her as their new drummer
By Fraser Lewry published
In other news, Mike Portnoy reacts to Anika Nilles' appointment as Rush drummer

Dream Theater hook up with Z2 Comics for special Parasomnia graphic novel release
By Jerry Ewing published
Reunited US prog metallers Dream Theater have released their new Parasomnia: The Graphic Album in various formats

How Mike Portnoy became Avenged Sevenfold’s saviour after the The Rev died
By Rich Wilson published
Dream Theater man’s stand-in role may have complicated his own position, but the younger band were grateful for his unflappable optimism as they fought to keep going
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