Mike Portnoy Drum Cam - Avenged Sevenfold - Almost Easy - Stockholm, Sweden 11/20/10.mov

[@Bentaberry]

Portnoy was an ispiration to The Rev, he said it. The Rev wrote the whole drums tracks on Nightmare's album but didn't recorded it officially; the members of Avenged Sevenfold decided to call Mike Portnoy to record the album because he was The Rev's inspiration since he was like 10 years old! Portnoy were glad to record the album and play the entire gig of the Nightmare's Album, until Avenged Sevenfold found another drummer.. Officially Portnoy never was a member of Avenged Sevenfold. By the way, Portnoy, The Rev and Avenged Sevenfold are fucking GREAT!

[@emagalan7069]

all true

[@rubemortenson1724]

Well, he had a contact with them for one album, and he played a full tour with them, and he got paid... so technically he was an official member of the band. his member status was never meant to be permanent, if that's what you mean.

[@leonardosyovan3227]

additional drummer i think..

[@Mrtheunnameable]

Studio musicians get paid to play but they aren't a member of the band.

[@zakh-g4893]

Paul Thibault he is like Chris Adler in megadeth he was a gun for hire kinda.

[@jaspergillgannon4991]

I have mad respect for Portnoy helping A7X get back on their feet and tour, especially after such a tragic loss

[@georgeharnwell]

"For this song, I'm going to spit water in to my own eyes at the beginning to give myself a challenge"

[@JLchevz]

lmao

[@servantofruin]

lol

[@treytison1444]

Lol Mike doesn't need to see to play

[@sheerkanazi]

Who ever said that portnoy did it wrong or too much, just stop it man, even the rev himself was inspired by portnoy

[@nathandrums0]

And the improvised parts weren't even overdone either.

[@texaswolf7698]

His tempo was to fast

[@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeG]

+Texas Wolf how?

[@texaswolf7698]

+Ryan Dixon at points he was going to fast I've heard the drum track to this song many times I know every beat

[@nathandrums0]

+Texas Wolf lol what? They play the songs faster ya dingus.

[@adylongmate4777]

He replaced The Rev not for his own gain but for the band to help them . Top bloke and awesome drummer

[@damienowens5010]

He did not replace Jimmy by any means. He was simply there to drum for them while they were looking for another drummer. RIP Jimmy Sullivan

[@Tu10Parais]

Damien Owens he did not replace The Rev as a person but as a drummer, yes it was temporary but he still replaced him as a drummer.

[@damienowens5010]

@@Tu10Parais Look dude. I have the utmost respect for Mike. But there's no one out there who will be able to replace what the rev did. So no, especially not as a drummer

[@damienowens5010]

@@Tu10Parais But you wouldn't understand because you play guitar

[@sebar4123]

Damien Owens Wow, you really sound like an asshole.

[@hereticsic4]

Cymbal after the gig: "I...fell down the stairs...im so clumsy....its nothing...really...."

[@MrThrash4life]

Koko you oo

[@MrThrash4life]

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[@notrdy4thisjelly546]

Dude I could watch Mike play for hours he always looks like he’s having so much fun.

[@Rx_Vitamin_R]

Hard to believe this was eight years ago.

[@deadblowhammer935]

Good to know I'm not the only one here

[@jacobcovert4720]

For real, I was just thinking this the other day

[@charlie.co42]

Time flies

[@justayoutubecommentator3059]

Chip C same

[@josephfoster3819]

Going on 10 years now

[@JRocc1078]

Hell yeah. Anyone who is serious about drumming has been inspired by Mike. I wasn't a Dream Theater fan, but Mike is a true artist. Dude makes any drum set come to life!

[@IrikuAtushi]

R.I.P. Crash Cymbal lol.

[@tobinwasabi]

Iriku Atushi Seriously lmAooojcv

[@VitorBohnert]

Actually it killed my headphone and my ears

[@Xenevyar]

🤣🤣

[@Rx_Vitamin_R]

Iriku Atushi It can handle it. While he his hitting them hard, he’s using proper stick striking technique. As long as he doesn’t smack the rim of the crash, it will survive. He’s still coming down on the top of the crash with the shoulder of the stick. All good.

[@brandonb3273]

It got into a terrible "crash" and died lmao!!! luckily it's family big daddy bass, mother China and their son Tom and cool rapper son Hi hat survived?

[@TheSamuraiApocalypse]

Rev would've been so proud and honored to see one of his inspirations playing his music. Mike is such a cool dude for stepping in.

[@johannestempest874]

Portnoy's style really blends nicely with A7X. REV already played a variation of Mike's style, so he (Mike) was also a natural fit to the band.

[@hugorezende199]

The REVs work was truly honored after Portnoy and Brooks replacement

[@ProdByAD21]

I think back then I was too upset about the Rev passing I didn’t appreciate Portnoy as much as I should’ve. A7X and Mike Portnoy happened. It was an awesome time.

[@Big_Sierra]

Hell yeah I second all of that.

[@dondanzig]

It´s great to see that he respects the Rev´s drum parts, knowing the the Rev himself was a MP fan. Shows how humble Portoy is.

[@BowlingGrisen]

The Rev, Arin and Mike are all awesome drummers, much respect to them and Avenged Sevenfold

[@joe_tipakuah4880]

And now A7X is getting older, but their songs remain young in all their fans foREVer!! Brooks Wackerman is their current drummer now, his style of playing is quite identical to Mike Portnoy too!

[@joshuaphillips8958]

@@joe_tipakuah4880 i like brooks a lot (the dude's fast as heck) but I wish they kept Arin

[@joe_tipakuah4880]

@@joshuaphillips8958 Arin left for further studies.Perhaps he's having a brighter future now,but never forget A7X as his former band.I heard for some sources that Arin was a hard fan of A7X and The Rev.For me Brooks is far more better too,and see how he sounded,just like Portnoy and Rev too.

[@Somawesomestuff]

I honestly want Portnoy back for the new Avenged sevenfold album.

[@murphymoerf]

+timothy hensel they got Brooks Wackerman now, so don't worry. That guy is a beast. I hope they let him go crazy on the next album

[@Somawesomestuff]

I've been looking up some brooks wackerman drum solos. He's good. I liked arin, but brooks is better. I agree with you. Hopefully they let him go crazy.

[@murphymoerf]

It's funny cause when Brooks joined Bad Religion, they were in the same situation A7X is in now. Their albums were pretty generic, almost monotonous to be honest. Then Brooks "revived" them with his crazy speed and skills. Since then they've been a lot more aggressive, just like during their glory days in the 80s. Hopefully he has the same effect on A7X. Check out their albums "The Process of Belief" or "True North" if you haven't already. Brooks totally kills it :D

[@Somawesomestuff]

thanks!

[@brunopaulinetti8357]

+timothy hensel for the next album i want the rev but we can t have what we want(yeah i know he is dead)

[@danielkuzhlev1332]

0:22 is literally flawless

[@chrisaustin3510]

i know Jimmy smiled so big from up above when Mike hit that ride. Mike did him so much justice and it's a shame he couldn't stay with the band.

[@lexdiamond9827]

At that point I say "welcome" .

[@michaelsimpson5157]

He does the double ride on the cymbals with ease.

[@iputcorninmypp522]

so did the rev also he doesnt use two ride cymbals his are right in front of him

[@tammywestin2854]

Michael Simpson I

[@ismailb7874]

Michael Simpson he does the double ride but with both hands. RIP foREVer I love both of them But The REV number one for me

[@scottyweimuller6152]

Its really not that hard lol its just rlrlRLRlrlrlrlRLRLrl. Picture it as a 30 seconds note in 4/4 like you would on your snare but apply it to 2 rides or a crash/ride with accents on 2/4 on a 4/4 signature.

[@scottyweimuller6152]

@@Adrmeisterwerk i graduated from the Berklee college of music in Boston with a degree in drums lol that was about as hard as a 2/4 backbeat lol im guessing you're one of those who doesn't understand basic drums am i right cause the people like you who whine automatically tell me you're mad cause you have no idea what im talking about

[@NDeferDrummer]

Mike is a god, I wish he stayed in Avenged Sevenfold...

[@davereyez4721]

I wish he stayed in Dream Theater.

[@emmywillow6599]

He was never in A7X officially. He just recorded the parts Jimmy wrote and toured with them for a year or two

[@abewyatt3054]

that's why he said he wished he stayed ...

[@jeffmyron6756]

NDeferDrummer same dude. He was such a good drummer and fit for A7X

[@alexjackson8841]

Ye but what a waste of talent. Like asking the hulk to open a pickle jar

[@nikhakimi8043]

2:46 that throw tho

[@alexleblanc5926]

Love how he's so casual about it what a beast

[@mowgli201]

I love that man for that massive favor he did for A7X, though I'm sure he was honored to do it. Glad I got to see The Rev and Portnoy play live.

[@tiberiusclaudiusnerogermanicis]

Favor?? He got paid generously.......

[@herefordmsv]

I suppose congratulating someone like Mike about nailing the double bell thing is like telling Santa he has reindeer in his back yard.

[@clover6130]

Actually out of respect for The Rev, Mike only used one ride for those parts, so you could tell that difference between Mike and The Rev's playing.

[@PCTennis]

Lee Ibanez no he used 2 they were just right infront of him

[@TheFlamesProductions]

you dont need two ride to do the double ride

[@cheeseisjar3058]

Henry Manreza but then its not double

[@woodenhoe]

@@cheeseisjar3058 I don't need two bass to play double bass

[@ReaIDeaI1]

Fuck that was good and you can tell Mike was having a blast!! The Rev had good taste is music choosing Mike as a huge inspiration!

[@alexiex]

This is looking too easy for Portnoy

[@AlexJasso100]

That's cause he's not playing it exactly how it was on the record. It's much much harder.

[@xSuLFaTEx]

AlexJasso100 No offence to the Rev, but this song is pretty damn easy (almost easy heh). Fills Portnoy plays in this video are actually more difficult than the record's ones

[@AlexJasso100]

You must not play drums, b/c the fills MP is playing are much easier than the ones in the original song. You are right that they aren't difficult but they are more difficult than what MP is playing only because The Rev added double bass under a lot of his fills. For example in the song Demons right before each chorus you can clearly hear that he plays this fill where he blasts the snare and some toms, and underneath it all you hear the double bass which gives it a unique sound. That is more difficult than it sounds and it's something MP doesn't do. MP would play something like this RLBBRLRLRLBBRLRLB.

[@THEyt1096]

AlexJasso100 Before you accuse me of not being a drummer... I am a drummer. Can play both of these guys' stuff... The Rev NEEDED to add kicks under his hands on fills because it helps create depth, but also covers slop. To add kicks to rolls, like Portnoy... adds depth & dimension. We are really arguing a point that doesn't matter... but it does prove a couple of things. Jimmy fans did not ever accept that Portnoy was a FAR superior addition to A7X... Which is too bad. They are still loyal to Jimmy, which says a lot. But... If you loved a $20 bill... and suddenly someone gave you a $100 bill... Would you still say your $20 bill is better?

[@xSuLFaTEx]

AlexJasso100 Perhaps some people find some fills harder to play and some people find it easier. It's subjective to a certain point I think. But who cares they're both great :)

[@spastheghost]

This is a real change of pace for Portnoy. Usually DT songs are super complex with a lot of changing time signatures.

[@grahamp9243]

Really? Well who would have thought it

[@spastheghost]

@@grahamp9243 bro I made this comment 11 years ago …

[@BlackAdder747]

​@@spastheghost 😂😂😂😂

[@Nightcrawl7]

@@spastheghost hahaha

[@RyanHeinz]

@@spastheghostlmfao

[@kanecobe]

So much respect to portnoy for taking the revs place when avenged needed it most, I can't think of anyone the rev would have wanted more, Mike portnoy was one of the revs idols.

[@gate4099]

playing drums like a playing games. mike looks happy.

[@hugorezende199]

I come to this vídeo everybody week with no exceptions. Showmanship and technical! Mike is already a drum legend

[@hugorezende199]

as i have said, i always come back to this video.

[@moncandre]

2:46 throwing up the drumstick XD

[@TheRealChangeOfPace]

+moncandre and then rotating it 2 seconds later to fix its position :P

[@r6sundays156]

almost easy for him

[@Criticalr6]

i would of dropped it

[@Mike-pd6np]

Portnoy is my favorite drummer of all time, and it's awesome that they got him to record the Nightmare album and do shows with them, seeing as how he was the inspiration to the Rev. BUT, this Brooks Whackerman guy they have now is pretty damn good.

[@davidmichaelsen9805]

Brooks Wackerman is a Way better drummer than Boringnoy

[@Mike-pd6np]

k? I didn't ask what you think. This comment, which was 6 years ago by the way, has nothing to do with Brooks. And no, objectively, he isn't. The fact that you think 'Boringnoy' is a funny/clever response tells me all I need to know about you.@@davidmichaelsen9805

[@gregtheflyingwhale]

Portnoy, The Rev and Brooks are all basically a holy trinity: "The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit" ))))

[@dibber43]

Uhhhh..."The Holy Trinity" is ACTUALLY Lee, Lifeson, & Peart.

[@lonewolf4315]

@@dibber43 Matt Garstka, Chris Turner?

[@dibber43]

@@lonewolf4315 Never heard of 'em!!!

[@lonewolf4315]

@@dibber43 I'm not saying they're the goat but they're the best of today's generation. Search for the drum playthrough of blood brothers and the vic firth spotlight performances of matt garstka. You'll love 'em.

[@Hairull666]

I think he meant the drummers that played for A7X besides Arin? (:

[@Cristorei123]

This pure HATE towards the cymbals.. AWSOME!!!! :-DDDDD

[@metaldrummer47]

I've always loved MP no matter what band he was in, but I think the fact that he can go from Prog Kings DT where the shows are more relaxed but still technical as hell, to A7X with blood pumping, sweat pouring with no problem. He's the most adaptable drummer out there

[@paradigmshiftz7]

Damn Mike chose the hard way to do the double ride pattern and nailed it.

[@annuncirith]

Yeah dude...wtf? Portnoy's a beast, and this was, in my opinion, both a gesture of humility and respect for the band's loss... If A7x asked me to cover ANYTHING, be it happy birthday for their children or a song on tour, I'd be humbled and honored, whether I was the biggest rock star in the world or the most unknown hobo that ever existed.. That, and he's friggin' badass to start with.

[@lindahunter1838]

Omg I've got goosebumps! Ive been a dream theater fan since......a long freaking time! I used to cover pull me under! I remember when I heard A7X for the first time, I thought that's Mike portnoy!!!! I knew the only person who could replace jimmy was Mike. He was the obvious choice!!!! This is like a dream come true!!!!

[@alexbuhmann]

He adds his own little touches with his kit. Love the Rev. Love this version.

[@bagasalqadri6630]

for portnoy that is always easy not almost easy

[@jamievschannel]

bagas alqadri lol this comment made my day hahaha

[@martedydarmawan4449]

bagas alqadri lol... damn its true

[@juansinaga3029]

Many are changed. He can not play like jimmy

[@juansinaga3029]

Robert Elardo bukan lo yang gua komentarin tapi kok lu yg sewot anjing kurang perhatian lo. Mau gimana ke bahasa gue lo diam aja anjing....

[@juansinaga3029]

Robert Elardo kan udah gua bilang lo diam aja. Klo lo nyahut lagi emang bener lo emak emak. Ampun gua dah anjing

[@meliassetiawan1267]

He just warming up

[@Rx_Vitamin_R]

I promise that Jimmy was watching and saying “he added some cool parts!” Remember this was one of his major influences.

[@lugalkien3599]

1:25 That poor cymbol

[@leetrent747]

Without a doubt...the most charismatic , entertaining drummer ever. Effortless, having fun, probably completely wild..all about the energy, and throws in the technique like a slap in the face just to let you know....

[@Wg-zx5ve]

I guess at this point, life was changing for you. Of course you rock this tune. Today September 2020, you just recorded drum tracks for JP's Terminal Velocity. Been following you for years now, I'm glad. Thanks for rocking my life brother.

[@bigbossdeleon]

Everyone pointing out how easy this was for MP, but nobody is talking about how he's f*cking rocking and having fun with this song.

[@TangeClown]

arin doesnt suck. he played everything perfectly when i saw them. he may not be a good match for the band, but hes new to the industry (which is another reason they couldnt keep portnoy) and can play any drum part they throw at him. in the next album, we'll see how he does with new material

[@CaptainLOLLL]

Thanks again MP! Love this behind the scenes look you have shared with us. I enjoy how you play the Rev's parts very respectfully~ If that makes sense? Incredible bro!

[@J4ymzz]

You can see from he's face that he loves what he does :)

[@ND-iz6dd]

Watching portnoy gives me a rush of energy to play. Such a sick drummer!

[@bcmiller1100]

you can’t hear any vocals except “i’m not insane i’m not insane”. those fans have got to be extremely loud. oh and the “and now that i’ve lost you it kills me to say i’ve tried to hold on as you’ve slowly slipped away”. so perfect

[@downstroke_daan]

I think he should have stayed with A7X but that new drummer is also very Awesome

[@leandrosyn]

Portnoy is the best drummer ever

[@wirawhyra]

that arin lack is, he still never do a backsinging XD

[@michaelclifford6659]

wira aditama I would love to hear Arin do some vocals on some new songs, not to cover Rev's on older shit in concert but on whatever their next album is

[@PetterDragland]

Michael Clifford And what if the guy can't sing?

[@michaelclifford6659]

Petter Dragland And you think Portnoy could sing better?

[@sptnzal]

He look so enjoy this song, he play and sing❤️

[@raitoxote]

Mike was The REV's favourite drummer :D

[@rodrigogouvea7107]

The Rev and him were the best a7x drummers, I wish he's never left them...

[@ElBantosClips]

I love how Portnoy plays songs way more complex than this but he is still having an absolute blast

[@felphero]

The Rev always said Portnoy was his favorite drummer of all time

[@erenmager]

cymbals : "i can't, it hurts"

[@sarab7024]

beast. he's so into it, I love this

[@LilDimeJDHDofficial]

Jimmy never got to show his true potential but in the amount of time he had and the records he helped produce it was only a matter of time before he surpassed. He was awarded the Golden Gods best drummer award 3 years after his death, so it wasnt just a oh lets give it to the rev since we lost him this year this was 3 years later. Personally i love both drummers im just giving some insight to those who may disagree with your lore :)

[@LEXxTALIONS7913]

I can't ear the foot kick! Besides that is amazing like is expected from one of the best drummers in the world.

[@SneakieSheep]

1:23 shit i left the stove on!!! xD

[@leoszeto8785]

0:00 Wtf dude

[@Arkantozero]

+Leo Szeto The Camel.-

[@Cristorei123]

Genius of a drummr!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lewy_g_official]

A lot of people rip into this guy, mostly stating that he's overrated. To an extent, I kind of agree but his passion and joy for playing drums is inspiring enough.

[@mikaylaanderson7449]

I can be sometimes, I don't know everything about drummers. I was making a statement based on what I've observed but thanks for your well needed update on my intelligence. I'm flattered you felt you needed to reply. I feel so special.

[@okikdarmawan3117]

portnoy play this song like possesed.. I am Portnoy and Rev fans, I think portnoy make some mistakes (different than original drumbeat) here and there. but portnoy is portnoy. He is genius and legend..

[@217xAdam]

Exactly

[@BFMVrocks34]

No one will ever play a song exactly the same. Somethings are always gonna be different as soon as the person is switched but yes obviously Portnoy is just fucking insane and amazing so it's still epic as fuck

[@MartinDaementia]

Dunno if you even go to concerts, but many drummers change drum licks for live versions, usually more aggressive, for live sets. Usually musicians come up with stuff they find interesting and add it. Its nice actually, you're not just listening to a record. There has to be room for improv.

[@EpicEliter]

1:23 Did Lars just possess Mike’s soul for a second there?

[@rabidbwah3430]

Lars has influrlence in portnoy perform technique

[@TransDrummer1312]

PoisonedSprite Lars probably could play close to Portnoy if he really wanted to lol. Just look at Justice.

[@nicolasreny221]

PoisonedSprite no he’s talking about his facial expression

[@nicolasreny221]

😂

[@radicalstanza3614]

@@TransDrummer1312 No, he absolutely couldn't. Lars was hugely influential on metal drummers that came after him, but even the proggier material on And Justice For All doesn't demonstrate that he could come close to Portnoy.

[@XM3T4LX]

He looks a bit like bin laden

[@wirawhyra]

thorin from the hobbit !!

[@jpl3-g2b]

Callum Green XD hahahaha

[@Deathveil23]

Callum Green wtf lol

[@hortonamo1492]

Like bin laden and serj tankian mix lol

[@alanisbramlet]

Nah Mike looks better.

[@realnigga4133]

This was by far my favorite tour of all time. One of my favorite drummers playing in one of my favorite bands at the time. I got tickets immediately. Never saw them again though because their next album sucked.

[@Mohamed636]

it looks like hes thoroughly loving the music and emotionally involved in the meanings of the songs. So amazing to fucking see, love you Mr Mike Portnoy.

[@meettherandom4711]

Dude! Just hear the fans singing along cool af! The energy is so good there

[@joaolucchettidrums339]

Melhor não há! Portnoy o melhor😎

[@TheMathMog93]

Best drummer they've ever had playing with them!! Portnoy is a beast!

[@ReverendBonz]

All because Mike is a legend doesn't make him better.. He is indeed one of my favorite drummers but skill does indeed matter.. so does style and what they are known for. The Rev was the heart of a7x. There will be an empty spot no one can fill but Mike sure does beat those bad boys like a boss!

[@PedroHenrique-zo1qv]

one of the only ones that could fill the Rev's shoes

[@222neved]

Portnoy couldn't have stayed with them. He belongs to too many bands as it is.

[@davemustaine5324]

A7X is a band in which some of the best drummers have played!

[@Galang1897]

10 years this video now.....

[@MrKnucles]

The best drummer of all time!

[@sugar1930]

2:45 this is my first time watching a drummer up close so I don't know what's impressive and whatnot but that section looked damn awesome

[@MrEduardovelezdrumme]

No escucho Dream Teather desde que este genio salió....

[@LiquidSpartan117]

Los álbumes nuevos están muy buenos.

[@xalanx2523]

Que yo sepa no salio , lo echaron

[@juanfzavalaful]

+xAlaNx mike es uno de los fundadores renuncio y quiso regresar y ya no lo aceptaron😭😭😭

[@beerhangover4779]

No way. The Rev MADE this song, how can you say Mike is a better after he played, i repeat just in case, THE REV made? I love both as drummers, but Jimmy was special.

[@11CharlieScene]

Portnoys drumstick flips...omfg

[@clydekaila123]

He loves it so much..because I think he finds so much of his style in Revs..so it just fits for him..

[@coryanselmo6974]

Mike made this song looks almost easy

[@aiarthena5744]

His face indicates that he is so happy and enjoy when playing drum on this song. He looks happy because the song is "too easy" for this god rock. Rev was incredible, but MP is better. :)

[@lostleblanc1846]

The rev drum+scream its hard to indicates happy face

[@Rezbomb98]

That crash cymbal though

[@jpl3-g2b]

Thorin from the Hobbit is great at drums

[@superironcarlos]

demasiada buena la ejecucion de portnoy aqui es que se escucha tan solido claro y preciso que da ganas de imitar su estilo de tocar!

[@Believe316]

@SuperKinghaze That's not the Rev's drum kit. The Rev played D.W and Mike plays Tama which is what this kit is.

[@carlosandre7874]

O cara é foda é o melhor.

[@dantheman6888]

if you look at the Rev drum cam he plays exactly like Mike.

[@KenanJunior]

where i can find it?

[@dantheman6888]

The Rev Beast and the Harlot Drum cam

[@gtaperfected2625]

Sansan Jea lol, I LOVE the ref and I'll tell you right now that that statement isn't true. The rev looked up to portnoy. Portnoy had many more years of experience than the rev. I'm not downing the rev in any way, they're both amazing drummers so why compare them in the first place?

[@dantheman6888]

GTA Perfected for fun

[@ImTheDrummer115]

What ride is that? Sounds awesome.

[@daveoliveira]

hh rock ride 22" ---- "Almost Certain" lol

[@ImTheDrummer115]

David Oliveira lol Thanks

[@SvenTheSveed]

Its the Rev's 22" Sabian AAX metal ride

[@aladezzz]

David Oliveira made my day, haha

[@AyanTheChosenOne]

aladezzz i don't get the joke

[@Rx_Vitamin_R]

Love the fills during the bridge.

[@eyotajr]

how can one of the best drummer ever recorded with this sound quality

[@ponachir]

2:48 AWESOME

[@RthereNEusernames]

Oh look, Mike getting warmed up for a Dream Theater show.

[@kaferos5222]

"Too Easy" - Mike Portnoy

[@haloalk]

To answer all of the arguments regarding Mike Portnoy and The Rev on who was a better drummer, who had better fills; just read what I have to say: Mike Portnoy was the Rev's drumming icon, just like Neil Peart was/is Mike's drumming icon. When the Rev died, and Mike subbed for him, Mike LITERALLY said he was going to play each song part for part out of respect for the Rev. They're both great drummers as far as I'm concerned. Thumbs up so people can see!!

[@raymondlm7254]

A7x damn lucky to have this iconic beast for an album