dream theater metropolis live in london 2024

[@LC8FTW]

I'm glad that so many of their songs have extended instrumental sections.

[@Mike-er2ih]

Guess why :D

[@DanyNMacF]

if they don't have a singer to replace James they should do instrumental shows to bridge the gap cause this is just plain horrible

[@LegendasGF]

This Portnoy kit is incredibly beautiful

[@jd0879]

Looks the same as his other ones

[@jayadyrumengan6315]

As usual...low skill...

[@dhiopramana3068]

@@jayadyrumengan6315fun fact, he is legend, he is still the best drummer TILL NOW. And you ?? What about you ?? You are rich or not ? You are make some nott, make some albums ? Make some songs ?? Or low brain only 😂😂😂 HATERS GONNA HATE, bish 🔥

[@autofocus4556]

@@jayadyrumengan6315jealous hater 😂

[@Nick-t5x]

@@jayadyrumengan6315 jealous and out of topics comments 😂😂

[@randyhenderson6166]

I love James Labrie - what a career!! But I am now in the camp of it is time to retire.

[@DanyNMacF]

nearly all fans have this oppinion

[@foxbat1766]

Bass - Check Keyboard - Check Guitar - Check Drums - Check Vocals - ... Um, we may have a problem...

[@fourseasons4105]

I mean even the instrumental playing, while very virtuousic and tight, they all sound kinda robotic and sterile, they don't play with nearly the same amount of energy, finesse and funky grooves as they once used to so I wouldn't personally go- check, check, check....so blindly

[@evankeal]

Never knew they were popular with poofies

[@foxbat1766]

@@fourseasons4105 Sorry, I'm not a musician, but even I can tell there's a big drop off between the people playing instruments and the singing guy... Perhaps you can write a thesis to expand in detail the nuances of past and present musicianship...?

[@impulseshowband7719]

@@vodkaa1he doesn’t have vocal signal in his monitoring for a while now)))

[@bobbyjones2112]

His drum kit is ridiculously crazy. I love it. That color is my favorite color too!

[@incubator2k3]

purple monster 2.0 ❤‍🔥

[@NickCADA]

I can’t wait for the reunion with Labrie vocals

[@DanyNMacF]

never happening. He's DONE.

[@henrywillockjr.4007]

😢

[@Proggydan]

Goddamn shrimp. 😢

[@Dieterbe]

😂

[@ogulcanyolcu8714]

Mike after LaBrie sang his first notes : God what the hell am I in again

[@BARACHETA30]

Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@FonPacific]

Money.

[@RoryEllisMusic]

😂

[@rod-acordes9023]

4:35 Wrong pedal, John...

[@NarutoOnePiece0805]

Distorted LMAO

[@diegomorales8616]

I think that means there's no click track anymore. During recent tours, I think he didn't have to press any pedals because Pro Tools did it.

[@haydirmuharuk]

Piezzoboogie

[@alanpat]

Wrong channel 🧐

[@synen]

Good catch!

[@Le.bazart]

Look how happy Portnoy is ! Awesome 😁

[@stillwaters1978]

Yeah, for sure. He never really wanted to leave. It's so awesome to see him back where he belongs.

[@Ranbleiter7x]

James sounds like a bleating goat

[@olivierlemarois9620]

Yeah, I thought I was able to support his vocal but seriously I can't with this.

[@DanyNMacF]

crossed with a dying cat

[@chrispinto3043]

Band sounds great LaBrie needs to work his voice hell Don Dokken sounds better

[@BlueGlimpser]

Rest of the band: nailing it James : na naaaa naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa weeeeeee waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! 😂

[@eldiablort1461]

It’s very Vince Neil.

[@matthewkaiser310]

That was my very first thought!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

They should ask Mangini to fill in for James....my ears are bleeding lol

[@DigitalKnightProd]

When did Vince Neil start singing for Dream Theater?

[@workingmanbh]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Nailed it!

[@GrundleMathius]

That would almost be an improvement, the lyrics would be all messed up and mumbled but at least they would be somewhat in key and almost listenable

[@Guy-bm5wh]

@@GrundleMathius In key and listenable? From Vince? Really??

[@mclashproyale8102]

Thought the same thing a couple of days ago...hope he gets at least a little better for when i get to see them in 2 months...i have little hope, but a little is better than nothing...

[@Roddrummer]

@@Guy-bm5wh Yep, that's pure delusion.

[@AttilaHun-p9e]

This song is something else. Above all.. i love every DT songs but METROPOLIS PART1 is a true legend ..

[@judesamdave]

MP is back and that's what I've been waiting for the last decade..... That drum village was missing the scenes!!!!!! ❤❤

[@joeiron]

Portnoy is back but the Labrie’s voice gone🙆🏻‍♂️

[@davidjones5547]

@@joeiron Labrie was never all that good in my opinion. He is clearly the weak link in the band

[@storyline2339]

It's unfortunately time for James Labrie to step aside with ovation and for Dream Theater to proudly introduce a new vocalist

[@spacelgneo]

Give him a break, I know he sounds horrible but I highly doubt they would let him go after 30+ years

[@AlejandroRasmussen7]

@@spacelgneotruth

[@spacelgneo]

(Shoulda never had that shrimp dish tho 😭)

[@NexusofLight777]

@@spacelgneo I bet he will never touch shrimp again.

[@spacelgneo]

@@NexusofLight777 Definitely, especially because it happened twice. If i am recalling correctly.

[@Asphaltsquadron]

Glad I saw them on the original tour for this album. The music here, as expected was spot on. The vox come in and its then almost unrecognizable. They must have done a shit ton of fx on his vox for the new Night Terror, I was thinking man he's back....only to now hear this. We all get old at some point.

[@musetube100]

I was there last night, was unreal. I know labrie isnt great here, but once they got to scenes from a memory onward, he was pretty good.

[@fenderek666]

No he wasn't. He was shit throughout with exception for Vacant and-surprisingly- Octavarium. He was in the wrong key for like half of the show.

[@Squishy_420]

Yikes,James 🤦‍♂️my ears.ouch. 🙉😢…

[@pyr0lyZer]

Kind of sad actually but they should think about dropping the song key some for the older ones where he can’t hit those notes anymore

[@bassmonsteradsit7160]

I LOVE JLB! But yea, that was very cringy. Key drop might be in order.

[@or1on89]

That’s what happens when you shout as a young singer and you don’t take care of your voice over the years…add the natural drop of range that happens to a lot of male singers as well…

[@BangDrums247]

I wonder why they just won’t drop their songs in key I think that would help James out

[@hexertion]

​@@pyr0lyZer They did this for the last I&W anniversary tour iirc and it wasn't making a ton of difference tbh. And personally I think it just makes songs sound worse overall.

[@spotty54]

The outside screen in Jordan's keyboard is amazing

[@OKDesignSF]

Thanks! We had so much fun making it for Jordan!!!

[@Mr.Goldbar]

@@OKDesignSF holy crap that's actually amazing!

[@jofvenom]

​@@OKDesignSFabsolutely amazing IDEA and execution

[@OKDesignSF]

@@jofvenom Thank you!!!

[@krioni86sa]

@@OKDesignSF magkano yung disenyo na ginawa niyo?

[@YOKOYAMADA-g5c]

John Myung's red bongo is so cool🔥🔥🔥😍

[@9sloev]

I would love to hear a new Dream Theater with my favorite drummer Mike Portnoy and another powerful and fresh vocal. Despite the fact that I respect and love James very much

[@skipmessier765]

What the hell is that croak coming from James ???? If this was the first show of the tour, it certainly isn’t a very auspicious beginning. If his voice is already shot, perhaps it’s time for a replacement that can really reach those DT high notes.

[@9sloev]

@@skipmessier765 absolutely, it's sad. it spoils the joy of Portnoy's return a little

[@Killerklownsfromouterspace]

Sometimes it’s just time to call it a day. James, please call it a day. It’s ok.

[@88winsn08]

Man I was so excited for this, then LaBrie’s vocals started, and I got really sad. 😢😢😢

[@TheCOZ]

Totally my reaction

[@fourseasons4105]

Why the surprise, though? he's been sounding just as bad for a good decade now

[@jofvenom]

​@@fourseasons4105exactly

[@Qaqa-1]

This eas only the first song, his vocals def got better as he warmed up more

[@booli8542]

​@@Qaqa-1No, his vocals were awful throughout the entire show. Go listen to Under a Glass Moon. Prepare a bucket cause you might want to throw up.

[@2011heman]

Dream Theater, they're back!! The greatest band of all time!!

[@limbicotv3924]

Hahahahahahahah😂

[@or1on89]

Minus LaBrie 🤣

[@jd0879]

Okay there let’s not lose our heads lol 3:47 did you make it this far

[@GrundleMathius]

If you take Labrie out for the past 20 years then you have a decent band, musically very talented yes, but the greatest far from it.

[@jayadyrumengan6315]

Hahahaha,, Portnoy fan boy...

[@igorlemes1123]

Just back from the show, was at the barrier. It was amazing! ❤

[@nzSkitzo]

I was here too and can’t believe I got to see Petrucci and Portnoy 😎🤟

[@sonortubelug3853]

Did you manage to get a refund?

[@FyreofShadow]

Wow, Portnoy and Petrucci are so locked in with the album performance for this! Portnoy in particular is really tight here, he doesn't do that thing a lot of the other oldhead bands do where they slow it down by 10-15 BPM, he sounds practically identical.

[@ChambazFilmMusicComposer]

Do you remember the DT passionate search for a new drummer on YT? It was so demanding and ruthless! Every video, discussion-absolutely everything-had to be flawless, because fans expect nothing less than perfection, which DT is known for. But when I listen to James now, I have to admit, it just doesn’t fit anymore. This isn’t about blaming anyone; it’s simply a fact that the material is incredibly demanding to sing. And when the voice goes, it goes. Some tough decisions need to be made…

[@bobvinson3601]

Thank you for posting this. I've wanted to see DT for a long time. I was going to go see them this year. HOWEVER...I'll now wait until this horrible vocal situation is resolved. I feel bad for JL.

[@sebastianasiu7318]

I love this band, but can't help feeling sorry for James Labrie's vocal performance, you can tell he really struggles.

[@fractalaudio4956]

Even with all his live issues, any vocalist with his register will struggle at 61. He honestly needs to stop cause he's just butchering the songs at this point.

[@DanyNMacF]

you feel sorry for HIM? I feel sorry for the masses of people he''s been torturing for so long.

[@WaffleAbuser]

He does a pretty good job at singing lower melodies though, on earlier tours he would try and sing the original melody (and fail) so this is all I wished for

[@gastonpossel]

@@WaffleAbuser He only does good lower melodies compared to his higher melodies. The lows are still bad for a professional singer

[@fitnessisgood4u]

Jesus, all that amazing work by those incredible musicians...spoiled by.....well, you can hear what happened. He didn't hit a single note, and that was the first song. Glad I didn't waste my money. Thank you for the upload mate.

[@Pabloso213]

Nah mate I was there. Cut him some slack it was a brilliant gig. James smashed the second half just took a while to get the voice pitching. The gig with MP was on another level tonight. He has so much groove and feel which made the band purr like a well tuned unit. Overall a superb night with a few tweaks needed for the tour but it was the first night. Emotional as well.

[@kgfcts]

​@@Pabloso213It might be the recording quality but the sound mix doesn't do justice to Portnoy

[@fitnessisgood4u]

@@Pabloso213 Fair enough mate, glad you enjoyed.

[@zz-.-]

John loves that purple nebula majesty! For good reason

[@gisssk9236]

James now walk like Ozzy Osbourne

[@trustmeimmexican]

Also sings like him.

[@rootofall3118]

Sorry but, James ... Sorry, but, James.

[@gabrielthornmusic]

Too bad we don't have a mute button for the "singer".

[@evracer]

James....it's time man. Mad respect but it's time. I wouldn't hold it against you. Just like Mangini. We respect you....we love you...but it just ain't the same.

[@dissonantharmonic]

Go listen to the songs he sung later in the show, he sounds way better

[@stargazer_nzm2112]

At this point I would accept some backing tracks for James in a few old tracks

[@erasmorljr]

He’s just starting the tour, he’s just warming up, wait for them to turn on the turbines again after 15 years

[@fulvioforesti6802]

Ok for James but mangini is so much better than mp

[@surj1kal]

@@fulvioforesti6802 HERETIC

[@davidepannone6021]

Yeah im glad i didn't get tickets this year. Im excited mike is back but i wouldn't be able to listen to this for 2+ hours. And this is the first date and the first song of the tour. If he's already singing like this at the beginning I'd hate to see what he will in 5/6 where vocal fatigue sets in.

[@DavilRulez]

Exactly my thought unfortunately… Didn’t get tickets cause I was afraid some of the magic might get destroyed. I want to remember the classics just as amazing as they were back then, couldn’t stand to listen to this live anymore. So incredibly sad.

[@fredericpetitpas]

They always needed Russel Allen. Now more than ever.

[@alexandrelaplante4947]

Couldn't agree more

[@evracer]

Russ ain't leaving Symphony X. There are plenty of vocalists that could replace James. What kills me is if he would just SING like he obviously still can in the studio, even if it isn't like the original. This is the freaking opening number...he isn't fatigued at this point in the show. He is literally FORCING himself to sound bad. He needs to let the PA do the heavy lifting and back off.

[@amienmukromin7147]

Dino jelusic very FIT to REPLACE jL

[@jossy2112]

Was thinking the exact same thing

[@blppt]

@@evracer Its hard to tell what's real on studio releases anymore---just about everybody patches things up on a digital audio workstation anymore. Maybe he struggles in the studio as well.

[@Rivaldy2099]

😂the wizard❤love his new style, the keyboard and the glasses

[@11hyann]

Omg MP new monster is fantastic. Can wait to see them in Lisbon next month

[@jcarman]

James is killin' me.

[@AutisticHighHeeler]

I totally wasn't keeping an eye on Setlist FM as this concert was playing 😂

[@LegionairMusic]

At some point over the past decade, surely the band needed to come together as a group and make some tough decisions. They haven't done that so now in 2024 they need to swallow their pride and realize that James Labrie cannot continue to do justice to the vocals anymore. They need to move with the times and bring in someone new, a technically powerful vocalist who can inject some life into the vocals. Who that person is, I don't know but James isn't it anymore. They could even get Devin Townsend to do a few live shows until they find someone permanently.

[@josephtattum6365]

I am not saying you are wrong. I just think at this point it would be difficult to do that when the guy has literally sung almost all of their music in the entire catalogue. I know other bands have replaced singers before but at this stage in their career it might be too late. Again you are right but that might be their attitude about it at this point

[@jelleepit]

They have to do something about this situation. It's not even like Labrie is an original member and at this stage it's plain embarrassing. The guys vocals are completely shot, it may not be so bad if the rest of the group were average players, but you have world class musicians with a front guy who sings like a drunk wedding guest at a bad karaoke. He should gracefully step down and they should replace him with some fresh blood.

[@hikkiduran]

DT should replace him with Jorn Lande. That guy is a beast

[@juniorferreiramuriae5100]

James Labrie...the voice has been gone for a long time but the band is still incredible

[@railgraf]

James OMFG!

[@JosephStevensonMusic]

*FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE ORCHESTRAL OVERTURE AT THE START OF THE SECOND SET* it was composed and produced by me (Joseph Stevenson) and supervised by the band. We will be posting some behind the scenes stuff on Instagram about how we made it in the coming weeks. Thanks so much for all the kind words about it so far so far, so so lovely to see such positive reactions to it! You guys are the fucking best ❤️❤️

[@MetalSam11]

This looks like so much fun! I WISH I COULD BE THERE!

[@marcelloiori7079]

the greatest of all time. best rock band ever

[@juanantonioguijarrocuadros6513]

Its time to contract Rusell Allen

[@AdrianJeffreys-fj2fv]

Russell Allen isn't available try Michelle Luppi or Lars Susfund

[@nboeltjes]

Was thinking the same thing... but: The new single is now better suited for his changed vocal range, but songs like this apparently are tough on him now. And DT won't be DT without him also i feel. So just enjoy while they are still around. For some quality Russel Allen content tho, i suggest to visit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGOti6GLn6mHsKM

[@l.e.bassdesign]

@@AdrianJeffreys-fj2fvDino Jelusic…

[@dennerr.5372]

@@AdrianJeffreys-fj2fv Michele Luppi is also my first pick haha

[@AdrianJeffreys-fj2fv]

@@dennerr.5372 I'm from Indiana USA where do live

[@arnoldlancelot9489]

well guys AT LEAST we really know he is singing and he s not lip sinking. thats the silver lining!

[@eduardoyamaha7279]

He's sinking alright...

[@Vinylrebel72]

I remember seeing the Images and Words tour, back when i was in my early 20s…amazing.

[@mephisto656]

Mike and John using purple instruments. cool.

[@hexertion]

I'm sitting this tour out but nice to see them enjoying themselves even while it's clear as day James can't keep up anymore. Hate it when bands downtune man haha

[@andyfox8377]

He's 60! You try singing like your 20 at 60

[@MetalSam11]

I didn't know they downtuned.

[@hexertion]

@@MetalSam11 back in '17 they did to help James out, thankfully they stopped doing it

[@michaelbahr7957]

This video has Metropolis in standard tuning. I haven't seen UAGM later in the set though, and they might have tuned down half a step there because that is the natural tuning for Vacant and Stream of Consciousness which followed it.

[@NexusofLight777]

@@andyfox8377 if you're properly trained and maintain voice health then you can. Look at King Diamond

[@donclarence3644]

Labrie unfortunately destroying the experience, poor guy. And it's the first song of the entire tour...

[@DanyNMacF]

Pour James?!? what about the pour masses of people all across the globe that are suffering under his singing?

[@charliescourbys1340]

"The masses suffering under his singing". I think you broke the hyperbole scale. Labrie has been a terrible singer for 2 decades now. Anyone going to see Dream Theater perform ought to be well informed what they're signing up for by now.

[@jorgepaul5049]

Everything perfect except the voice,He can be heard struggling to achieve the notes and he sounds suffocated from the beginning

[@petervincent9489]

Mike must be so stoked right now!

[@arevlov]

it’s Dino Jelusič time to replace James LaBrie. Mr. LaBrie many thanks for what did you do for 40 years with DT and your solo albums 🙏🤘

[@SPACEMAN_fkYT]

I was surprised for a millisecond. I forgot that Mike was back. Good looking drum set.

[@octavvarium]

THIS IS INSANE!!! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THEM IN OSLO

[@matejchovy]

LaBrie is already done. It must be tearing up Mike's ears.

[@carl13220]

Nope. Because they (Mike, John, John, Jordan) have in their ear plugs instrumental mixes of their instruments. So they absolutely don't hear JLB's vocal parts.

[@Drewbirch]

​@carl13220 lol he's definitely in their ears. They need to know when he's addressing the crowd etc. Would be odd to not have him in

[@IFGchannel931]

At this point I'd rather have Labrie sing everything one octave lower. Adapt everything, make it easier, but make it sound *good,* and in *tune,* for god's sake... The issue is not him being unable to hit high notes, it's him trying and failing, over and over again, singing notes completely off scale like an experimental jazz clarinet from hell

[@ERBarratt]

2:39 that's fooking brilliant pet :D wish I was there.

[@JaVinci77]

James sounds weak... and they've just begun the tour. 😟😟

[@gaspdrum]

😭

[@alejandrogrisales7151]

Gracias por el videos para los que no podemos tener posibilidad de verlos en vivo, que alegria ver a Mike Portnoy

[@drummerguy4032]

I see James Labrie hasn't improved at all.

[@RandomShites]

They should seriously think of hiring a support vocalist like, dunno, Jelusick, to keep the band running for longer. Labrie's voice is so characteristic, can't think of them without him, but I'd also like to listen to the high pitch parts 😂

[@lucasalvarenga2813]

He's getting old.. that's normal.. every tour at the very beggining, James always sound a little bit rusty, and he improves during the tour.. completely normal

[@or1on89]

He burnt his voice over the years…I see it hard for him to improve anything…

[@fenderek666]

He got worse

[@bhargavjsarmah3913]

Thanks ❤🙏

[@gastonpossel]

It's not age. It's not a rough start. It's not the monitoring. It's years and years of bad singing technique.

[@ALnMO]

😀 me during the instrumental opening 🤧 me when James starts singing

[@jedicouncil66]

As much as I love James, I just dont see him being able to sing the classic tunes. I recommend they bring in someone who can do those songs live, but all newer music needs to be written where he can sing.

[@DanyNMacF]

Baloney. James needs to be replaced with a new singer.

[@danuilfrance8685]

Mike and John so epic ⚡️🤘⚡️

[@ALMELMUSIC]

Setlist was anazing

[@sebadesi3801]

the set list please?

[@ALMELMUSIC]

@@sebadesi3801 it was long. Can't remember it all. Metropolis, Strange Deja Vu, Constant Motion, Vacant, Stream of Conciousness, Night Terror, Under A Glass Moon, Hollow Years, The Spirit Carries On, Pull Me Under, Barstool Warrior

[@ALMELMUSIC]

Octavarium, As I Am

[@ALMELMUSIC]

This is the life

[@reactions4u438]

Was such a good set. They sounded amazing!

[@ericlarkins]

God Bless James LaBrie, never cancels a show, always shows up to work for his family, the other members of the band, and the crew!

[@mirzasalkic2617]

the sound is amazing wow. it improved over last concerts as much as vocals worsened. who can replace James?

[@DanyNMacF]

Dino Jelusick

[@synen]

Thank you, best band ever.

[@somethingelse04]

Good joke buddy

[@SamuelChaparo]

Devin Townsend New Vocalist for Dream Theater… just imagine

[@clarenceoveur9497]

Just imagine you stfu ;) Nope. Get over it already. Labrie is DT's vocalist.

[@JohnNugroho]

or as a 2nd vocalist to support and take over on higher notes, just like Mr Big's drummer Pat Torpey and their additional drummer

[@jesseallsiq]

Com urgência!!!

[@vanchuvega3696]

Russell Allen would be perfect

[@marcosrenan93]

Please no

[@halfera8095]

At the very beginning when the curtains rolls down, if you look close, Portnoy is crying!

[@eumesmo321]

Bring Mike Mangini back! For the vocals.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

can Mangini even sing? lol

[@will_stevens]

FUCKKK WHAT A PERFORMANCE. I need them to come to Australia now

[@TasteGaming]

To be honest, i would rather see James lip sync and watch the others play live. This performance by James is downright awful and it needs to be addressed.

[@GrundleMathius]

Dream Theater is one of the few bands where the singer lip syncing would be good and a welcomed thing from the fans...

[@gastonpossel]

100%

[@NeutralGravity]

I think I’m ready for Liquid Dream Tension Theater Experiment

[@silviomp]

A crowded venue to see DT. They deserve it

[@thelapander]

I'm not sure why they fired Mangini and kept the singer. His voice is gone.

[@eldiablort1461]

Because Mangini had the energy of a man 10 years his elder. Also, playing to a click for every tour kinda sucked. But yeah. Labrie has been done for about 10 years now.

[@thelapander]

@@eldiablort1461 he played to a click because they were syncing video with the tracks. Both drummers get the job done, just different - no point in debating it. The singer sounds terrible

[@mttqll8623]

Cuz mangini is a hired gun, labrie is a founding member that legally cannot be replaced.

[@thelapander]

@@mttqll8623 that's totally wrong

[@Quantumbender1]

So they could replace Portnoy but not Labrie hmm....

[@Dieterbe]

Thanks for sharing

[@MW-pv7rm]

James, it’s time to gracefully retire and let a younger guy step in and do these songs honor.

[@djgcruz]

So awesome to see them together again. I think they need to consider to tune down a little bit to James because if not he will not finish this tour and I need to see them in December in Brazil

[@kgfcts]

Bye bye click tracks, sounds organic but also sounds like they were really used to them they no longer have a connection between them 6:45 9:57 for proof

[@Gorbyrev]

James's voice improved through the night. Starting with Metropolis Pt1, 1st night of the tour is tough for any vocalist. What was his in ear mix like? There are many reasons why he was struggling at the start. Jeff Beck had off nights. Noone suggested he lay down his guitar.

[@gastonpossel]

I just listened the entire show. His voice did not improve through the night (with the rare exception of Vacant). Maybe wishful thinkers adapted their standards through the night. It's been like this for over a decade now, it's not a technical issue or a bad night.

[@itsamazeofmirrors]

People have been trying to find excuses since 2015. He's done for. Over.

[@Gorbyrev]

@@itsamazeofmirrors Disagree. I have heard him sing well.

[@calvertphoto]

Someone's had vocal coaching from Vince Neil...

[@chiccoprastiyo2016]

Welcome to mike Portnoy the legend of dream theater And I really like it

[@mrpositronia]

Poor James. It's a shame that his abilities have nose dived. I wonder if he will leave, or if they will send him packing?

[@donclarence3644]

He won't, and they won't. If he hasn't quit and they haven't fired him since 10 years that won't happen anytime soon

[@marekkam9928]

As long as the money comes, they will keep going as is. There were people criticizing his vocals from the very beggining so I doubt they treat it seriously. Plus they don't have to listen to his vocals during the concerts because all they hear is instruments.

[@GrundleMathius]

@@marekkam9928 100% they def haven't had any of his vocals in their in-ears for the past 15+ yrs :s

[@DanyNMacF]

poor james? what about the masses of fans across the globe that have been suffering from his terrible vocals?

[@Edgecrusher66]

was there quite high up in the seating area. first time seeing them live, they did not disappoint

[@petersouthern7227]

Band sounded great and then the vocals came in.🤔

[@KonNaBialymRycerzu]

Yessss... I can't wait for November 3rd :-)

[@johanbrogren7947]

Poor James. Must be tough going on stage knowing you are goíng to blow it as soon as you are opening your mouth.

[@papai-y3i]

oh, the feeling is back. thank you #realMike

[@moonrider99]

Please hire devin towsend to sing.

[@MrZirip]

How amazing would that be, even he could easily do it.

[@jrk10]

I appreciate James a lot for his contributions to dream theater but man changing singers is a good option at this point

[@EnigmaMachine7.62]

Nooo Mike knows Dino Jelusick waaaaay better vocalist would smash James Vocals and he's young lots of stamina and energy!

[@moonrider99]

@@MrZirip devin sang with dt already, look it up on yt.

[@wyldeman7]

​@EnigmaMachine7.62 way better than devin townsend? lol

[@blacklightgamer97]

Sound guy was literally trying to help james by continously adding more reverb 😂

[@SonOfWinter]

I wish Labrie to be gone more than I wanted Portnoy to be back 😢