John Petrucci of Dream Theater releases new album with Mike Portnoy on drums; listen here.
Listen to the album with riffs and solos that showcase the versatility and good taste of John Petrucci with Mike Portnoy…
Dee Snider and Mike Portnoy blast Spotify CEO after controversial statement.
Recently, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek made a somewhat controversial statement, and Dee Snider and Mike Portnoy did not…
John Petrucci and Mike Portnoy are working together again after ten years.
John Petrucci, guitarist for Dream Theater, has announced that he will release his solo album Terminal Velocity later this year, featuring Mike Portnoy. Continue Reading →
Mike Portnoy on Ozzy's new album: "It's almost as if he's saying goodbye while he's still alive."
In his analysis, Mike Portnoy concludes: "And Ozzy - Please stay healthy. Don't go anywhere..."
Mike Portnoy talks about Neil Peart and gets emotional: "I was very lucky to have him in my life."
Mike Portnoy spoke with radio host Eddie Trunk about the sad death of Neil Peart, drummer for Rush, which happened…
Mike Portnoy reacts to the death of idol Neil Peart.
Drummer Mike Portnoy, a self-proclaimed Neil Peart fan, reacted to the news of his idol's death with posts on Twitter and Facebook. Learn more: Continue Reading →
Noturnall and Mike Portnoy add Curitiba to their joint tour of Brazil.
The band Noturnall will be touring Brazil alongside drummer Mike Portnoy, former member of the legendary Dream Theater. Find out more…
Flying Colors, by Mike Portnoy and Steve Morse, announces album and releases track “More”
Flying Colors is back with a new album. The band will release their third album, Third Degree, in October…
Noturnall and Mike Portnoy announce dates for the “Redemption Tour” with Edu Falaschi.
Legendary drummer Mike Portnoy returns to Brazil for a unique tour with the band Noturnall and featuring Edu Falaschi. Learn more: Continue Reading →
Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess perform together after nine years; watch
Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess, former Dream Theater bandmates, performed together again after 9 years. Check out the video.
Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess reunite: "Once family, always family"
Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess, former Dream Theater bandmates, reunited at a festival. They had dinner together, and Portnoy tweeted about it…
The Neal Morse Band releases music video for "The Great Adventure"
The Neal Morse Band, featuring Neal Morse and Mike Portnoy, has announced its upcoming studio album and released the music video for "The Great Adventure." Continue Reading →
Mike Portnoy: "Pantera was the only band to truly carry Metal in the 90s."
Mike Portnoy, drummer for Sons Of Apollo, The Winery Dogs, and former Dream Theater member, spoke to Metal Wani about Vinnie Paul…
Mike Portnoy: "I know I'm not the best drummer, but it's good to be the favorite."
Mike Portnoy, drummer for Sons Of Apollo, The Winery Dogs, and former Dream Theater member, spoke about what it's like to be considered a…
Max Portnoy's band, Tallah, releases music video; watch "Placenta"
Watch the new music video from Tallah. The band features Max Portnoy, son of renowned drummer Mike Portnoy. Max is also a member of Next To None. Continue Reading →
Mike Portnoy speaks about Metallica: "They're not like the Beatles, where everything they touched was perfect."
Mike Portnoy, drummer for Sons Of Apollo, spoke about Metallica's discography: "There's no doubt, [that St. Anger] is…"
Mike Portnoy: "It would be wonderful to collaborate with any member of Rush"
Mike Portnoy spoke about the possibility of collaborating with a member of Rush: "It would be wonderful." He's currently on tour…
Richie Kotzen talks about The Winery Dogs' hiatus.
Richie Kotzen, former member of Poison and Mr. Big, talks about the hiatus of the band The Winery Dogs, where he plays with Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan. Continue Reading →
Sons of Apollo with Portnoy, Sheehan, Sherinian, Jeff Scott Soto and Bumblefoot in São Paulo
Check out the photos from the Sons Of Apollo show. The band features Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Derek Sherinian, Jeff Scott…
Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess confirmed for Cruise To The Edge.
Progressive Rock Festival aboard a ship, Cruise To The Edge, reveals some of its attractions.
Mike Portnoy defends Lars Ulrich: "You don't need to be a great drummer to be someone important."
Mike Portnoy, former drummer of Dream Theater, talks about Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Continue Reading →
Mike Portnoy: "Metal has never been so big, so good, and so strong as it is now."
Listen to the full statement from Mike Portnoy, who also chose a Slipknot album among the top 5 of all time…
Sons Of Apollo performs in Brazil.
Supergroup is coming to Brazil for shows in São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, and Porto Alegre.
Mike Portnoy reveals that Keith Moon and Lars Ulrich inspired him to play drums.
In an interview, Mike Portnoy revealed that Keith Moon and Lars Ulrich were his inspirations when he became a drummer. Learn more. Continue Reading →
A photo and message from Mike Portnoy shared by Dream Theater is generating anticipation for the drummer's return.
See the photo and cryptic message posted by Mike Portnoy in the early hours of New Year's Eve that was shared by Dream…
Portnoy and Sherinian's new band makes live debut.
Check out Sons of Apollo. The newly announced band Sons Of Apollo, formed by Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal,…
Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Bumblefoot and more form new supergroup
Meet Sons Of Apollo. Former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian have joined forces with a number of musicians to form the newly announced band Sons Of Apollo… Continue Reading →
Max Portnoy chooses his 10 favorite drummers.
See the list. In an interview with Music Radar, drummer Mike Portnoy's son, Max Portnoy, listed his top ten…
Mike Portnoy explains why he isn't his son's drum teacher.
See the statement: In an interview on Sabian Vault's YouTube channel, drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about education…
Mike Portnoy says he will never play with Dream Theater again.
See the statement: In an interview with Metal Talk, drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about his current tour, in which he plays the song "12-Step Suite," a composition he released during his… Continue Reading →