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Mike Portnoy on Touring With Classic Rock Legends, His Favorite Rush Covers and More: Exclusive Interview

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:44:42 +0000

Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy had a busy year on the road, staying occupied behind the kit with a multitude of live dates.

Watch the Neal Morse Band Play 'Draw the Line' With Mike Portnoy on Vocals: Exclusive Premiere

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:33:33 +0000

Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy and keyboardist Neal Morse (ex-Spock’s Beard) have racked up 18 album credits in a collaboration that spans nearly two decades.

Mike Portnoy Tells His Real-Life 'Spinal Tap' Story

Jeff Giles — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:25:19 +0000

Mike Portnoy is such a great drummer he can even rock on a child-sized Hello Kitty kit, but even he has his limits.

Mike Portnoy Calls Lars Ulrich's Drumming 'Absolutely Invaluable'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:11:12 +0000

Winery Dogs drummer and Dream Theater veteran Mike Portnoy has nothing but praise for Metallica's Lars Ulrich.

'Not My Tempo' Meets Hello Kitty: Mike Portnoy vs. 'Whiplash''s Drum Teacher

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:48:32 +0000

A new video has emerged pitting the ruthless music teacher from the film 'Whiplash' against Mike Portnoy and a Hello Kitty drum kit.