Mike Portnoy Plays "Panic Attack" | Dream Theater

Watch Mike Portnoy perform “Panic Attack” by Dream Theater. This song is featured on Dream Theater's ninth studio album ‘Octavarium’, released in 2005. “Panic Attack” features some of Mike Portnoy's most iconic drum parts - particularly the double bass intro groove.
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[@DrumeoOfficial]

What a legend! 👏You can play along with this and many other Dream Thater songs inside Drumeo - Click on the link to get started: www.drumeo.com/trial.

[@appep9091]

THE legend

[@tschaderdstrom2145]

typo Thater*

[@snawan-ie9pz]

Why is your app so expensive

[@rudicci]

@@snawan-ie9pz How much do you think drum lessons cost? I'm not saying the app is for everyone, but I am not a drummer and even I know the craapload of content these guys have in there. If you can't affort it, a lot of it is for free in here.

[@moonwolf2251]

Please invite David Diepold next

[@asiriusworm]

For a song called panic attack, he plays the drums so calmly

[@annikinstarkiller600]

economy of motion, very little waste

[@Beranin]

yeah when you play a song a million times, you get more relaxed over time. I remember some metal songs I used to be out of breath and stressed, now I can play a lot like Mike does here

[@ericdappen5893]

And when I play it I have a panic attack

[@MrShangtsung]

I Thought could be The New Judas Priest Song 😂

[@user-ut3ij5ji3n]

​@@MrShangtsungYeah, I was also confused 😅

[@bawol-official]

Portnoy deserves a Nobel prize for this song.

[@k.miyasstarmeyase7815]

He got one

[@Matt_M_again]

Me too

[@jez_77]

then he needs like another 3 for Dance of Eternity

[@hillarycourchaine6829]

Portnoy needs to be in the drummer Hall of Fame.

[@sursomsatan1225]

Me too

[@albertorbinati5511]

Wow. The control it takes to keep those 16th and 32nd notes perfectly on beat for 7(?) minutes is astounding. The man is a machine.

[@morgancross5481]

Not to take away from the magic, but one of the reasons for multiple camera angles in addition to creating movement and visual interest in editing is to also create spots for different takes. Not to say that Mike couldn't do this in one take, but it would take FAR longer to record the video if they had to stop and redo the entire thing every time something wasn't perfect. There is a good chance that this video is half a dozen or more different takes punched together like you would do on a record.

[@casperchristianolsen6546]

@@morgancross5481 There is also a good chance that he did it in one take

[@SyntheticFuture]

@@morgancross5481 I kinda doubt they had time to do that to be honest. They filmed quite a lot of content in just a few days. Doing 10 (to name a number) takes of every track is not something I'd say is conceivable.

[@dreamtheaterpantera]

xD

[@morgancross5481]

@@SyntheticFuture My point is though that if you set up everything like a recording session with the ability to punch in and out that it is much faster than attempting one take. He isn't running through the entire song 10+ times, he'd be playing it in chunks. Sure if they set up and ran through perfectly and nailed it the first take then awesome, plenty of time saved, but the moment there is any flub or mistake anywhere then you're immediately losing tons of time by going back and redoing it. Look at Mike's playthrough of LTE - Hypersonic on his YT channel from two years ago, specifically the section from 4:50-5:30. There are dozens of cuts and punch-ins including several wardrobe changes lol. Mike is clearly comfortable punching in and out like that, something he wouldn't have to do if he was a one-take wonder. Nothing wrong with it!

[@kyledurand8528]

He makes it look effortless!

[@wardseyssens7474]

Yeah that's his style, it's crazy!

[@DFloyd84]

The way he plays this, I would believe it if you told me he'd played it a thousand times before.

[@Zudomon120]

I love it

[@raine6634]

well the man designed the drums on the track so one would hope he does it easy if he made it lol

[@LuGer212]

I don't think there's a lot of technical effort on this particular song. The licks are quite repetitive and overall, esp. with double kick usage, not that hard. a lot of cymbal work and odd-sounding-yet-straight cymbal work. but in terms of groove and flow - oh hell yeah he's in it 110%.

[@king-manu2758]

I'm so happy that in such divisive community as the drumming one, MP is getting such overwhelming love. He deserves it.

[@Ash_Hudson]

Did you mean to say diverse? 😅

[@king-manu2758]

@@Ash_Hudson no I meant divisive. Drummers are always bickering about stuff. It's hard to go to a drumming video comment section and not seeing a bunch of toxic threads everywhere.

[@intruderGER]

@@king-manu2758 I can't really confirm that, I see it quite the opposite way. Maybe we're watching different drummers :D?

[@jacoby8208]

I mean everyone has been influenced by his drumming at this point. Everyone in modern metal plays Portnoy fills

[@jacevess7556]

I was sad when he left dream theater but never mad at him. I was always hoping that he'd come back and just being blessed by him coming back is amazing

[@MrSkippylee]

Drumeo, you should use this song in the 'Hears for the first time' feature and watch whoever you give it to melt before you. Actually thinking about it would be good to see what another pro drummer comes up with that has not heard this before! MP is the GOAT.

[@tmotus84]

Yeah right😅

[@kevinb873]

"Do you want to hear the original???" "Nah..... not really"

[@thegreatcornholio80]

I'd like to hear someone like Vinnie Colaiuta, Billy Cobham, Steve Smith or Bobby Jarzombek try to play this song in a "Hears for the first time" feature. I'm pretty sure they'd pull this off in 3-4 takes max.

[@gringochucha]

@@thegreatcornholio80Or Marco Minnemann.

[@Q0fu]

​@@gringochucha he auditioned for Dream Theater lol it wouldn't be a first listen

[@stevegoodrich9038]

Thank you Rock Band 2 for introducing me to this song and sending me down a 15-year rabbit hole 👍 also props to Drumeo for syncing their advertisement with the song 😆

[@matthewbartlett3442]

out of all the harmonix games, RB2 had the best catalogue of songs

[@murphymoerf]

I played this song on Rock Band 4 just a few hours ago on bass on hard :D Good times!

[@midastheunwise2423]

I learned this song on expert long before I got myself a real kit, and once I finally got one it was the first thing I attempted to play on it. Took awhile to adjust (and the nonstop double pedal during the instrumental break still gives me trouble) but it's a banger! Also it made me acutely aware of how Portnoy's mixed it up a bit over the years since the original recording, he's got some new grooves in this video!

[@philippjanisch5147]

Rb3 👋

[@fromulus]

Still play it on clone hero on pc, with my roland kit plugged in. As close as you can get without making your neighbors call the cops.

[@suilnorambuena5618]

HONOR THY DRUMMER 🤘

[@Derysss]

Nice DT quote there

[@pablo10b55]

I see what you did there...

[@marinlarin]

There are so many insane drummers out there, Eloy plays with such raw power but also precision, Mario Duplantier is like a creative mad scientist, Estepario just blows my mind with his 32 note fills and quadruple pedal action, Austin Archey mastered the art of machine gun drumming... but when I get asked who's my favorite drummer my brain can't come up with another answer other than Mike Portnoy. For me he's the GOAT for many different reasons, and I don't mind if it's a cliche answer, it's just what I feel. Legendary!

[@bankerjumper]

Marco Minneman is right up there with the likes of Portnoy, Danny Carey, and Tomas Haake, I can't really pick just one though. Marco essentially turned down the Dream Theater gig when Portnoy ventured into other things.

[@radicalstanza3614]

​@@bankerjumperMarco is at an elite level in terms of skill, but he doesn't have anywhere near the legendary body of work that the guys mentioned do. His solo stuff is good and underlooked for sure and he's played on some bangers, but it's clear why he's not near the other guys' level in terms of solidifying himself as an all-time favorite

[@OBGynKenobi]

I feel the same. In my mind it's because his Portnoys drumming, while complex, has an air of accessibility, you can understand it without churning your brain. It sounds human.

[@RB-rf8rf]

He's excellent for sure though my vote still goes to Gavin Harrison

[@vanchuvega3696]

Mike Portnoy Is the Maradona of drumming

[@MatDuJardin]

Can we appreciate that Octavarium is almost 20 years old ❤

[@fostena]

I really hope they'll do a Octavarium Anniversary tour

[@HNedel]

First time I saw them live was on that tour! Getting old 😅

[@neilkenneth859]

Can we ALSO appreciate that the Score DVD is two years from being 20 years old! :D

[@LungMing23]

Jesus!! I'm gettin old lol.

[@MatDuJardin]

@@LungMing23 same, 🤍

[@Dricksus]

man...I don't know. hearing Mike play these songs again just warms my heart. it genuinely feels like home. I don't care about who is the better drummer, both Portnoy and Mangini are incredible in their own right, but for me having Portnoy back in Dream Theater just feels right. can't wait to hear some new music!

[@halldorsturluson1449]

Agree, mangini is great and I liked all his albums, but still great to see portnoy back. And know it will be a great album, if it is as good as some of the older ones we will just have to wait and hear. But I really like all their album, some better then others but none of them bad

[@theguyof360]

Hopefully we get another Astonishing album!

[@killerkite333]

Just opened YT and this shows up. Thanks Drumeo for more Portnoy contents!

[@vanchuvega3696]

Same here

[@kohelet910]

0:37 Those classic old videos from Mike are LEGENDARY !! A lot of memories

[@warren_r]

Portnoy was arguably at least ten years ahead of everyone else on sharing drum playthrough videos on the Internet and on DVD. Not only that, his website from almost 25 years ago would let you play his drum kit by clicking on it. Very innovative.

[@whiteglovepc]

6:41 - been listening to this song for years and this is the first time I’ve noticed how great this fill is

[@flightgravity7483]

It’s a different fill from the studio recording.

[@42scientist]

@@flightgravity7483yeah he likes doing whatever fill he has in mind whenever he gets to those, except the more iconic ones I guess

[@whiteglovepc]

@@flightgravity7483 ah that might be why it stood out then. Is it just 2 snare hits at the end on the studio version?

[@flightgravity7483]

@@whiteglovepc It’s a snare fill (32nd notes?) that ends with a flurry of splash cymbals.

[@skrisanto]

Also the highlight for me, this part.

[@schmidtmaxi1]

Oh wtf, i was listining to Panic Attack, openend KZbin and the first thing comes up is "Mike Portnoy Plays "Panic Attack" | Dream Theater" 1min ago

[@rochambeau2111]

👀👀👀

[@323martyrstreet8]

ended up having a full blown panic attack

[@ronburgundysmustache6717]

Welcome to cookies an learned info on your phone. Ever think or say something outloud an it pops up on your phone?

[@svetlanaivanovasvetlanalvanova]

kzbin.infory4GiwVFEsE?feature=shared

[@matiasvega3256]

Same

[@lucenarennan]

Mike is such a percussive drummer that if you hear without seeing it, you may assume that there are percussionists doing stuff to the music apart from the drummer itself. It's just crazy how creative, techinical, fast, yet melodic he is. I am a guitarrist, but my music hero is definatelly Mike. I hope someday I can shake hands with this guy and that will be me zeroing life.

[@CompleteProducer84]

Same here! Been playing guitar for many years and JP is my guitar hero, but MP is my overall music hero and just someone I look up to in general

[@Diatonic5th]

His playing is so clean and precise. Perfect performance!

[@89G]

I second the vote for "Hears for the first time" for Panic Attack! Man, do I love MP!

[@NathanMcKitrick]

This was the first dream theater song I ever heard. Rock band 2 ❤

[@hugemetalfan6664]

Hell yeah me too!!! Rock band 2🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@relaxenmicocina3946]

Jajaja poser

[@scootermcgee6971]

ur gaeee @@relaxenmicocina3946

[@teteety]

Then failed after 10 sec.

[@theguyof360]

​@relaxenmicocina3946 how...

[@designercaolho]

Mike is one of my favorite drummers of all time. One of the very few that are highly technical, but can still play for song and feel very organic. I believe he would agree that he's a musician first over being a drummer.

[@gringochucha]

Exactly.

[@vladpadowicz5946]

Why would a drummer not be considered a musician?? 🤔 Makes no sense!!

[@designercaolho]

Makes totally sense. Not just drummers, by the way. Any player of any instrument who thinks 1st about showing off, not worrying if that's what the song really needs. I mean, this complaining in music is as old as it gets.

[@vladpadowicz5946]

@designercaolho That just describes musicians who are self-centered egomaniacs and are actually a minority and therefore not worth the consideration of thought. Besides, your comment makes the distinction of being a musician first "over" being a drummer, ... that's the issue.

[@davelospinoso9022]

💯

[@jdm3075]

He's definitely mixing up the fills a bit here and adding a little flair in spots that isn't in the studio version. Awesome to hear Mike doing a couple new things on such an iconic drum track. 😁

[@Gen3tx]

In his defense, he stated in the livestream, that he hasn’t played this song or a lot of other dream theater songs in over 10 years due to it leaving a sour taste

[@HammSilv]

Yeah I was like... "Wait that doesn't go there but it's a freaking awesome fill!"

[@anthony23ant]

My fav is 6:42

[@jazzcatjohn]

@@Gen3tx He also said that he always improvises a certain amount live.

[@Chalepastel]

in my opinion, he sounds even better now

[@venomslair137]

Portnoy. One of the most Technical yet organic drummers ever. He's in my top 3 of drummers alongside Aquiles Priester and Gene Hoglan.

[@fenixgalactico]

Portnoy It is the essence of dream theater

[@Hopesfallout]

For sure, he left right around the time when they started to seriously lose it. Definitely not a coincidence. Stoked what they've might got in store now that they're reunited.

[@hewiebecker6165]

What I find amazing is the bass, vocals, guitar and keyboards all have so much room to shine but MP absolutely shreds without being intrusive.

[@LordShadowZ]

This song being on Rock Band 2 is one of the reasons why I started playing drums. It's a fun song to play and it's still my favorite Dream Theater song.

[@MikeY-1st]

Immaculate perfection, which is in no way surprising. I really liked Mike Mangini, but knowing that Mike Portnoy is back in Dream Theater made me more giddy than i have been since my teen years!

[@Raymaster7482]

Now the only things missing from a potentially amazing DT record are Kevin Moore... & new vocal cords for James ^^"

[@LungMing23]

I'm just finding out from these comments that he's back. I'm ecstatic!!!

[@seasicksinbad]

He doesn't play this song, he freakin wears it.

[@GuidoNietmann]

There is a true reason why even guys like Estepario Siberiano call Portnoy "THE KING". He is trully THE KING.

[@mOnStErMACEO]

Must feel so good for that man to be once again playing his babies!!!! And soon to bless the fans with those awesome tracks he helped create!!!

[@hendynugraha5142]

Calm and precise

[@user-zb4xb9qv5o]

Mike Portnoy is an absolute MONSTER! ❤

[@adamjj85]

The master's still got it!

[@BlakeandMarjie]

Mangini is so unbelievably technical. A serious prodigy. But Portnoy was BORN to push progressive metal boundaries. So glad he’s back in DT - my first favorite band ever.

[@LungMing23]

What!???? He's back in DT????

[@BlakeandMarjie]

@@LungMing23 October 23

[@LungMing23]

@@BlakeandMarjie lol dude! Your comment is what set me down the rabbit hole reading interviews and videos about MP returning. Thank you. I'm so happy about this news!

[@BlakeandMarjie]

@@LungMing23 it’s my privilege friend - cheers to the real DT making music again. I do think Mangini is more technical as a drummer. But Portnoy has a drumming feel comparable to Neil Peart of Rush. Every hit is intentional. Let’s ride!

[@LungMing23]

@@BlakeandMarjie cheers!!

[@MatuteDrumCover]

This is what makes a drummer great, not only the talent, the difficulty in what he is playing but also that he has TOTAL control over the instrument all the time. AMAZING.

[@TheScepticalThinker]

I never get tired of watching Mike Portnoy playing the drums. Especially with his double base skills.

[@mathewcavalancia6755]

Quoting Chad Smith “what the fuck was that!” Holy shit! That was unreal! I’m trying to process what I just watched. A legend at work!

[@davelospinoso9022]

We all thought Portnoy would forget how to play the last 13 years... Dude is absolutely ripping. Can't wait to hear the new studio work and see them live on the next tour. THAN YOU DRUMEO

[@xDjembex]

Mike Portnoy doesn't know it, but he taught me to play the drumset at the age of 11. The Images and Words album was melted into my CD player for a year straight as I painstakingly learned the entire album. I can still remember every beat of this song, as well. My heart broke in 2010 when he left Dream Theater so, needless to say, I am incredibly excited to hear the next DT album. I know he's going to kill it.

[@vladpadowicz5946]

This is the song that introduced me to Dream Theater and fall in love and awe with the band and Mike ... And this video is one the main reasons I consider Drumeo as the best KZbin channel. Thank you So Much for this 🙏

[@rambro1stbud]

Mangini may be more technical, but Portnoy plays with more FEEL. And that’s what Dream Theater has been missing these last few albums. Well that and another songwriter. Thankfully Portnoy is back in the saddle again.

[@dailynator]

I appreciate both Mike's for their contributions to the band but I've always said that MM plays by knowing what to play next and MP plays by feeling what to play next.

[@WaldemarPaskwal]

Mangini is a machine, Portnoy is a musician. Mangini knocks drums, Portnoy plays music.

[@mikemischievous2091]

@@WaldemarPaskwal You forgot something, "I think..."! "I think Mangini is a machine, Portnoy is a musician. Mangini knocks drums, Portnoy plays music." Do you know what I think? I think MP is predictive and boring to listen to. He plays the same thing over and over and over.

[@GoatMee]

@@mikemischievous2091 🤣 that was a good funny

[@andrewraphael3800]

Definitely agree with you on all points - especially with the songwriting. Portnoy gives DT a bit of edge due to his influences. Plus I think with him being absent there's been an imbalance in the basic songwriting, as it's been left to Petrucci and Rudess. As much as I love Jordan as a player, his range as a composer is rather limited and seems rather cheesy (which explains the Astonishing, which has a strong blue cheese smell - and not in a good way). I hope that things have clicked back into place on this new album, because I've found most of the last 5 albums to be largely uninspired.

[@sethbennedetti753]

Love watching a master at work.

[@majorlee1]

Crazy timing. I literally brought out all my old CDs of dream theater yesterday! 🤘

[@marcomancinelli2424]

Best drumming composer ever! Real legend, great inspiration ❤

[@unable5523]

My favorite Dream Theater song, hes a godamn legend.

[@SuperMrThom]

I don't play the drums but as soon as there's a video of "Portnoy plays [insert song]" I immediately stop what I'm doing and watch it. He's absolutely incredible.

[@ArghBeast]

This drum allways got me crying when the album first came out. The part where he simulates a heart beat crushed me. This album and Ghost Reveries where both album of the year. Thank you

[@knukun]

He still got it and I'm thrilled he's back in the band. Can't wait for the next tour!

[@erwinc.9117]

Usually kits this big just feel stupid and unnecessary, but Mike's playing really justifies it. The little accents he hits with the different cymbals adds so much to the song.

[@I.D.O.L.G.]

A beautiful track. I got a nice memory requesting this song at a bar, and having it played omnidirectionally and loud.. saw some people groovin', and me as well of course. Thank you Mike for your part in its creation!

[@Jasonsz510]

His cymbal work is impeccable!!! Love this one!

[@jessemcdonald3836]

So keen for the new album and tour!!

[@adagal13]

Funny thing about Mike is he makes things look so effortless and easy that the untrained eye may understate the incredible skill, technicality, presicion and timing, AWESOME!

[@PneumaticTube]

Portnoy's style of playing is great because he always expends the perfect amount of energy. All the cymbal work and tom fills keep this song super interesting.

[@valorjoz]

One of DT's best tracks ever. Hard to believe it's nearly 20 years old!! 🤘

[@Rallyslot3d]

The master in action, perfect, and the sound its amazing! congrats guys

[@santi141414]

The solo section is ridiculous on every instrument, what a legend Mr Portnoy! And what a masterpiece this song is

[@RodrigoCordeiro]

One of a kind! Amazing compositor, extremely technical and precise. Besides that, his charisma is flawless!

[@graveworm1987]

Dude there are so many great drummers right now. Brann Dailor, Mario Duplantier, Eloy Casagrande, Daniel Erlandsson, Tomas Haake, Brooks Wackerman, Derek Roddy, Dirk Verbeuren... List just goes on. But all that great drummers just 1 greatest and that one is mighty Mike Portnoy... He is just simply amazing...

[@rafaelgonzalez7230]

Ok I see why he was my favorite drummer’s favorite drummer 😅

[@TheVermifuge]

The Rev?

[@rafaelgonzalez7230]

@@TheVermifuge yep 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@macleod1592]

MP playing along to Dream Theater songs. All is right with the world once again. Also shows why he is so good. He's just not keeping time with the music but he's adding a lot to it, bringing the drums up front and making them as much a part of the song as the guitar and vocals are.

[@HammSilv]

This is one of my most favorite DT songs and one that i can NEVER get enough of. MP is a beast. Thank you.

[@lucalorusso813]

Can't wait for the new album, I love you Mike❤❤❤

[@thedude4672]

He should do this on Drumeo every week

[@milesabuv]

Those solo jams on straight double bass 4/4 really carry a symphonic metal feel like Bodom, Nightwish, Amberian Dawn

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

I love MP's cymbal work. His parts are so quotable and fun.

[@buemogari]

My fav DT track! Good day to be a MP fan

[@VLAQ]

Class is Permanent!

[@micheleporcu2287]

on of my MOST influential Drummers when I was veeeery youg, he still is, Portnoy is a legend.

[@fatsuperfly]

He’s back guy! Jeez! I’m so happy about this! Always followed him and the bands he played with, they are some of my favorite stuff but waited for the day he return. He is in just incredible.

[@halflifeheroes6471]

Me playing "Hot Cross Buns" on the Toms: Yeah, I think I'm ready to tour with Dream Theater!

[@rama.argain]

I always thought this could perfectly be a Muse Song

[@InNomineNostriSatan]

I have always thought the same, since I heard Panic Attack and Never Enough, I could notice a certain influence from Muse which seemed like an excellent combination

[@icommentonreactions1619]

I forgot how much i love this song. 10+ years since rock band 2

[@RascheTheRabbit]

This man has singlehandedly made me purchase an electronic drumset weeks after my 30th birthday. Loved watching drummers and loved DT for a long time, I can't resist that urge to learn how to drum. Can't wait. I hope he keeps doin' this shit because it's fucking awe inspiring.

[@kevztunz]

He's good at drums.

[@EasyMacG]

There is a reason you don't see many dream theatre drum covers on YT

[@mdwaziullahshaibal727]

Exactly! Nobody dares to play those tracks 😶

[@vitorbueno4301]

Ah the good old Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater. It feels awesome to be able to say it like that again

[@henrym5908]

Great timing on this upload! I've been binging Dream Theater lately... well it's been the bulk of my listening since like September anyway lol cool that Portnoy's back. I look forward to whatever these guys get up to next :)

[@zacknight7640]

5 gold stars FC

[@bibleenglish.]

Outstanding. I want to see him play Mangini's parts. I personally think that Mangini is better technically, but Portnoy brings a passion to the kit that gives the music a different kind of energy and feel.

[@thedude4672]

I agree. I love Mangini, but he plays so calmly and makes very difficult things look super easy. I prefer a more energetic delivery.

[@bvq330]

Honestly, it'll be really interesting to see how MP will play Mangini's parts.

[@midastheunwise2423]

@@bvq330 Well, MP is very musical. This playthrough was pretty different to the original recording. The essence of the original is all there, but the details are different, he was trying out new grooves and fills at several different parts. I imagine that's how he'll approach Mangini's tracks. Even if he can't play a song exactly as MM did, he'll have no trouble figuring out a variant that is functionally the same in terms of how it serves the song, and then he'll mix up the details to suit his style.

[@bvq330]

@@midastheunwise2423 Agreed.

[@NorthernEye666]

Fantastic !!! After all this years of incredible drumming - he is still unbelievable .A true Master .

[@TwoandaHater]

I always preferred These Walls to this song, but it rock band did make this one get big.

[@radicalstanza3614]

These Walls is not even a top 100 DT song lol

[@TheIronmarot]

The entire album means a lot to me, and watching again Mike playing DT songs is simply amazing. Welcome back to the family Mike, we were waiting for you 🤟

[@TPM4594]

RB2 GANG WHERE YOU AT

[@bigvicious7317]

The fact that you can write a song like this AND play it decades later is beyond incredible. I can't be more impressed or excited for the new albums to come.

[@MightyPumaman]

Man, always being on the lookout for new music, I've forgotten how incredible that album was... killer track

[@igorTC23]

Baterista mais completo em todos os quesitos, sem mais.

[@TheVermifuge]

His kit, shorts, shirt, beard, and even the lighting are all the colour Blue. Considering being surrounded by the calming effects of this colour; I doubt a real panic-attack would ever happen.

[@Izztana666]

Wow…I always wanted to see how this fav song of mine is played live….and now its played by Mr. Portnoy himself……this is a golden moment….superb…❤️❤️❤️❤️🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻👏👏

[@GeoRythmic]

With all the crazy things we see in metal nowadays (and I like it), it's good to see Mike Portnoy remind us that a good old steady double bass drum is timeless and the way to go man!

[@monty6491]

Inverted left stick is interesting

[@giank.belusoiii8056]

where’s instrumedley? y’all hyped it when you did dance of eternity 😭😭😭

[@thiagoparaiso21]

Portnoy is a beast! I'm quite happy that he is back to DT.

[@AlanKey86]

I love how musical Portnoy's playing is.. literally every 4 bars is different!

[@breadnaut3087]

Glad hes back where he belongs. DT wasnt the same without him.

[@paulplayspoorly]

@@DavidOakesMusic Still bent outta shape over MP, eh? You're technically correct but christ on a bike... just move on, fellow. This dislike you have of MP has been raging for years. It really can't be doing you any good.

[@akerfeldt4068]

They need to do another audition, except for a replacement vocalist this time.

[@devvvian]

His breath manage is the key for his drumming. He's playing so much notes in a high level but he's so calm.

[@Keegan-km2jh]

Okay Mr. Portnoy. We get it. You're a drum God. Easily top 5 best drummer in the world. No argument or debate. I've just accepted it over the years

[@feryramadhan3032]

Mike Portnoy indeed cannot be separated from Dream Theater. But if I may be honest, Mike Mangini is still the best.

[@andoletube]

Boring Robot though. MP has 10x more feel and passion.

[@pastorineve2300]

Progressive Sensei 💪