Mike Mangini on WAAF - Full Interview

Dream Theater's Mike Mangini is arguably one of the greatest drummers in all of rock. So when he stopped by the WAAF studio to hang with Mistress Carrie, they talked about the new album, life as a proud masshole, and putting his drumming skills to the test with wooden spoons and pots and pans!

[@bahritkharakor9257]

The most humblest person I ever seen...the Great Mangini...love this show...

[@VS0097]

Love the entire new album! Great guy and drummer. The more i listen to his parts the more i appreciate them

[@Bigredshred]

This is awesome! I met Mike 5 years ago at a drum shop- really down to earth guy & scary talented drummer!!! Thanks for posting!

[@dandavidson1704]

BigRedShred BigRedShred yeah I met him over the summer at John’s camp and I talked to him for like 20 min he’s a great guy

[@devanshuagarwal2983]

U met mike manginiiiiii???? 😱😱😱😭😭😭😭

[@gaspricesthesedays]

I first saw Mangini live in 2002 playing with Dream Theater. I was convinced of his talent then and still am today.

[@ChessCat1500]

2012 you mean..?

[@gaspricesthesedays]

No, 2002. During the 6DOIT tour. The band was in Boston and Mangini played with them because he lives there.

[@kodakreatif4367]

you can play fast, good,great feel, but you perhaps could not describe how you being able to play it that way. damn Mike your commitment to drum is outstanding. this man is drum wikipedia.

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Yep. Jordan likes to walk. Met him years ago at a cafe. Was super nice. Put me up on the guest list for the night's show.

[@ayushsuyayush]

Playing with Dream Theater = job security.

[@MrDick-kz8qc]

Not necessarily...

[@ayushsuyayush]

@@MrDick-kz8qc lol this aged like milk 😂

[@JoeyRapps1]

She's a pro at interrupting the answer to her own question. It's also really great interviewing when the subject has to be the one to keep the interview on track. And the host's mic is always significantly louder/more compressed than the guest. Superb!

[@GamePlayMetal]

It's funny that he mentions Rudess walking around in cities, cause I SWEAR I saw him in my hometown years ago

[@integraleric]

First saw Mike perform nearly 20 years ago and was absolutely blown away. Though I had no idea who he was at the time, it was obvious that he'd eventually have a significant impact on the music industry. When I learned that he was chosen as the new Dream Theater drummer over a decade later, I wasn't surprised.

[@robinjames29]

so nice to be in a band that everybody likes each other

[@bigjakemedia]

“If I commit to this dru- this POT” “Yes play my sauce pot” 😂😂😂😂

[@bigcollin1006]

9:50 He's been holding those giant spoons this whole time...

[@richvillalobos9042]

I'm gonna miss this guy in DT, long live the Mangini era

[@DavidMajors]

Imagine playing Madden and having DT playing, and suddenly playing the Pats and it ends up being Mike Mangini.

[@belliiahmed]

Oh Mike ! You're a beast !!

[@weareone2854]

Phenomenal, legendary drummer and a kind guy :) always a great combo

[@gualtercouto]

Pale Blue Dot...Drum masterpiece!!!

[@OHWA-AH-AH-AH]

“We are not selfish. ‘We are gona do what we want.’ Whenever anyone has done that, it hasn’t always worked out.” How I wish Disturbed could hear and understand that.

[@elrompecuerdas]

What a legit guy.. love you mike!!!

[@MattySOP]

Damn Mike drunk texting this chick lol!

[@ejRecording]

Myung told him to lmao

[@CompleteProducer84]

Saw them live in Philly last week. Mangini is an absolute POWERHOUSE live! Seeing videos of live performances doesn't do him justice

[@davenardi8489]

I was at the Philly show, too. He is a monster for sure!

[@CompleteProducer84]

Dave Nardi Hell yeah! The live DVDs (Luna Park, Boston Opera House, etc) made me think he played more conservatively with less energy. But seeing him live, he looked more animated

[@darlanmalheiros9430]

I love listening mike mangini, he’s a very nice guy

[@thomashogan1985]

Love this guy, total legend

[@binkwood]

Proclaiming the "best" of anything is really a fools game. Everyone has their own thing and no one really has EVERYTHING! That being said; from a mechanical standpoint it is very hard to point to any drummer of all time that is more accomplished than Mike Mangini! Speed, articulation, independence, dynamic balance, timing, command of polyrhythms, command of odd times, and flash... Mangini!

[@j.d.7208]

Mike the master Mangini is the coolest dude and this damn chick talks waaaaay to loud and keeps interrupting

[@souio]

I'll be honest, I prefer Portnoy as DT's drummer because while not as technical, he had a sort of creativity that really fit the music. That being said though, Mangini would probably be the musician of any rock/metal band I'd want to go out and have a beer/coffee with and just hang out with. He is the definition of good vibes and you can tell he's just a pure, kind hearted person. That quality is rare in people in general, let alone musicians. The fact that someone with his talent has that personality, while most geniuses are neurotic/narcissistic arseholes? That's a once in a lifetime person right there.

[@joerico9461]

Extremely nice guy Over the Top drummer an outstanding teacher that put his students before himself. As you can imagine just listening to this interview really cool dude, not self-absorbed the way the old drummer came off. I don't really know either drummer. but after watching a few interviews with both guys just my opinion

[@johnbratton8420]

Mike you rock

[@JohnSpo]

She's so loud and he's so low. Isn't this from a radio station? Don't they know about mixing audio levels?

[@ScaricoOleoso]

He looks like my aunt.

[@dandavidson1704]

I don’t think people post videos about mikes playing, however most of the attacks towards him happen in the comment sections

[@Carvin5150CFH]

And why is that do you think? I know exactly why just curious if you do.

[@ppod450]

Awesome, Love Mike M.

[@Dolores5000]

Love him

[@Aretumis]

I must say, I'm very surprised at the lack of O&A references here 😢

[@sashingopaul3111]

Who knew Phil Swift plays drums for Dream Theater?

[@AlainHubert]

I thought it was Fran Blanche from KZbin...

[@Steffentrommelt]

Great man

[@javila6341]

Mangini is a real super Cool and Intelligent Creative Man..To take over the Space of Portnoy and be the Drummer of Dream Theater was the Smartest choice

[@stirlingogden6655]

Mike should be the director of the national nuclear program. This guy knows numbers and manipulates them to his will. I for one accept our new overlord.

[@manusia3533]

Mike mangini

[@einarabelc5]

A little "Afro-Cuban"....me where? Where? WHERE!!!

[@qcdoomqc]

Why does the lady think that she needs to yell like that?

[@maureen14]

It's okay she's out of work now.

[@markgodleman7709]

Are they recording a DVD for the Orpheum gig?

[@OfficialDreamTheater]

They should choose Atlanta's performance. I was there and he was VERY accurate on key, pitch, and tone. I was extremely surprised that he didn't sound like he did on the other concerts.

[@Kakaobutter]

9:06 why is he holding two wooden spoons?! xD

[@ytsejam77]

mangini rules

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Damn I wish this chick would quit interrupting the master! Annoying!

[@ArnoldTheHobbit123]

They're friends, so its not a normal interview. I think she did a great job with the questions and so on.

[@buckfuttler2877]

thats Vinnie Vincent not mike mangini.....;)

[@robinjames29]

she is asking him if he takes his pants off i think she likes him

[@zakariahlafreniere1332]

This is not dream theater please

[@meshuggahman3225]

this is mike mangini.. dt drummer.. wake up idiot..

[@zakariahlafreniere1332]

Fake

[@ajitdarnal876]

Why he cant speak normally? Too much acting. Haha Jokes apart. No doubt he plays really fast but what I feel is whatever he plays doesn't come from inside like one god gifted drummer has. Software can play fast, right? Whatever he plays comes from paper. He writes in paper mug up and plays. On the other hand what Mike Portnoy plays sweet ,makes me happy.

[@davidmichaelsen9805]

You are dumb

[@aarondiaz1433]

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