Mike Portnoy on Reuniting with Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold Memories & Parasomnia Tour

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Sultans of Slack

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Two Slacker cousins bring their unique brand of humor to the world of podcasts. In each episode, they sit down with interesting guests to chat about things like art, music, web3, mental health and all things in between. Nothing is off limits, and no topic is too serious when you're a slack-off. So grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy the ride.

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Mike Portnoy on Reuniting with Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold Memories & Parasomnia Tour

Sultans of Slack

9 minutes 47 seconds

1 month ago

Mike Portnoy on Reuniting with Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold Memories & Parasomnia Tour

Drumming legend Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold’s Nightmare) sits down with us backstage at Louder Than Life to talk about:

His emotional return to Dream Theater in 2023 and what it feels like being “back home” after 40 years. The making of Parasomnia, blending classic prog influences with today’s modern metal sound. Playing U.S. festivals for the first time with Dream Theater after decades of European stages. Memories of recording Avenged Sevenfold’s Nightmare, his connection with The Rev, and roasting marshmallows over pyro on stage. His biggest drumming influences (Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, Neil Peart, Lars Ulrich) and how they shaped his style. Upcoming Parasomnia World Tour and the just-announced Live in France album. If you’re a fan of prog, metal, or Avenged Sevenfold, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Backstage chaos, festival schedule & finding “the giant drum village”

00:24 – Listening to Parasomnia on the drive & Avenged Sevenfold fandom01:15 – Reuniting with Dream Theater, recording Parasomnia, and world touring

02:16 – How the new album blends prog roots with modern metal

03:26 – Playing U.S. festivals for the first time with Dream Theater

04:58 – Early drum influences: Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, Lars Ulrich & Neil Peart

06:02 – Full circle: Recording Nightmare with Avenged Sevenfold & The Rev’s influence

06:53 – Short festival setlists vs. Dream Theater’s usual 3-hour shows

07:43 – Fan appreciation, favorite deep cuts & “Save Me”

08:37 – Upcoming Parasomnia U.S. tour & new live album announcement (Live in France)

09:21 – Wrapping up: Aftershock Festival & final words from Mike

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