Metal Reviews :: View topic - WTF. Mike Portnoy drumming for Avenged Sevenfold?

I think he's doing it because he is the idol of A7X's recently deceased drummer. He's doing it as a way of honoring him which I think is admirable despite the fact that Avenged Sevenfold is a huge steaming pile of shit.

This can't be good news.

It is gonna result in a whole bunch of sales of DT albums, a whole bunch of bitching about said albums and a "new direction" for DT to keep the sales spike going.

Bad move Mike: he says he didn't have to think twice, and that was the problem here.

I mean, he can do what he wants and if he likes the band, why not, but there's baggage that comes along with doing a cross-promotional fill-in like this, and it ain't good for DT, it's fans or the other 4 guys he works with full-time.

Holy_Terror wrote:

Adveser wrote:

Even if he did join the band full time, who fucking cares? I'd like to punch so many of you in the fucking face! Haha.

Satan's Anus wrote:

Even if he did join the band full time, who fucking cares? I'd like to punch so many of you in the fucking face! Haha.

Good luck old man.

I just checked out some of their stuff, what's all the fuss with these guys? I don't get it, but no doubt MP's involvement will help sell some albums.

Author:	The Evil Dead [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:39 am ]
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I mean, I'm not a huge fan, but what's goin' on here? http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/M ... 20977.aspx

Author:	Adveser [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:48 am ]
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This can't be good news. It is gonna result in a whole bunch of sales of DT albums, a whole bunch of bitching about said albums and a "new direction" for DT to keep the sales spike going. Bad move Mike: he says he didn't have to think twice, and that was the problem here. I mean, he can do what he wants and if he likes the band, why not, but there's baggage that comes along with doing a cross-promotional fill-in like this, and it ain't good for DT, it's fans or the other 4 guys he works with full-time.

Author:	Ness [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:48 am ]
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Sounds like a stand up thing to do if you ask me. Hope Portnoy helps them produce something worth a damn.

Author:	scud [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:40 am ]
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Sure there are better technical drummers, but MP's playing is still very impressive, good on him I say. He seems like the sort of guy that has to be kept busy, and it's not like he hasn't played with other bands before.

Author:	Holy_Terror [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:41 pm ]
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I think he's doing it because he is the idol of A7X's recently deceased drummer. He's doing it as a way of honoring him which I think is admirable despite the fact that Avenged Sevenfold is a huge steaming pile of shit.

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Author:	Afro_D-Shak [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:48 pm ]
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Holy_Terror wrote: I think he's doing it because he is the idol of A7X's recently deceased drummer. He's doing it as a way of honoring him which I think is admirable despite the fact that Avenged Sevenfold is a huge steaming pile of shit. +1 Even though Avenged Sevenfold does have a few decent songs, in my opinion.

Author:	Satan's Anus [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:54 pm ]
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Adveser wrote: This can't be good news. It is gonna result in a whole bunch of sales of DT albums, a whole bunch of bitching about said albums and a "new direction" for DT to keep the sales spike going. Bad move Mike: he says he didn't have to think twice, and that was the problem here. I mean, he can do what he wants and if he likes the band, why not, but there's baggage that comes along with doing a cross-promotional fill-in like this, and it ain't good for DT, it's fans or the other 4 guys he works with full-time. What the hell is wrong with you clowns? He didn't join the fucking band! He's recording an album with them as a tribute. Even if he did join the band full time, who fucking cares? I'd like to punch so many of you in the fucking face! Haha.

Author:	Holy_Terror [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:07 pm ]
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Whoah easy there buddy. This is nothing to get all worked up about or get violent about either (yes I know its a figure of speech).[/quote]

Author:	noodles [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:25 pm ]
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Afro_D-Shak wrote: Holy_Terror wrote: I think he's doing it because he is the idol of A7X's recently deceased drummer. He's doing it as a way of honoring him which I think is admirable despite the fact that Avenged Sevenfold is a huge steaming pile of shit. +1 Word

Author:	huskerc7 [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:39 pm ]
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cool, mike portnoy is an awesome drummer. i never got into a7x but i couldn't care less what mike portnoy chooses to do.

Author:	Thomas [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:54 pm ]
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Satan's Anus wrote: Adveser wrote: This can't be good news. It is gonna result in a whole bunch of sales of DT albums, a whole bunch of bitching about said albums and a "new direction" for DT to keep the sales spike going. Bad move Mike: he says he didn't have to think twice, and that was the problem here. I mean, he can do what he wants and if he likes the band, why not, but there's baggage that comes along with doing a cross-promotional fill-in like this, and it ain't good for DT, it's fans or the other 4 guys he works with full-time. Even if he did join the band full time, who fucking cares? I'd like to punch so many of you in the fucking face! Haha. Gah... Anyway, A7x sucks, hard, but yeah, it's a decent thing to do for a tribute.

Author:	Satan's Anus [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 12:30 am ]
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Come on, let me punch a face or two. Fucking party poopers.

Author:	The Evil Dead [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:01 am ]
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Satan's Anus wrote: Even if he did join the band full time, who fucking cares? I'd like to punch so many of you in the fucking face! Haha. Good luck old man.

Author:	stevelovesmoonspell [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:45 am ]
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oh my..

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Author:	The_Voice [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:57 pm ]
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I was gonna say something but now im too scared of Ken. Both bands suck imo

Author:	Legacy Of The Night [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:01 pm ]
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Sure, "it seems like a nice thing for Portnoy to do" and all that nonsense, but I'd much rather have him filling in on the drums for King Crimson or playing for Zappa Plays Zappa or something. He needs to quit listening to garbage like Avenged Sevenfold and Trivium and shit. Stop it, Mike, stop.

Author:	Satan's Anus [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:40 pm ]
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The Evil Dead wrote: Satan's Anus wrote: Even if he did join the band full time, who fucking cares? I'd like to punch so many of you in the fucking face! Haha. Good luck old man. Not that old, buddy. I was trained by Diemon Dave! I'll wreck you with my Kung Jitsu.

Author:	scud [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:18 pm ]
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I just checked out some of their stuff, what's all the fuss with these guys? I don't get it, but no doubt MP's involvement will help sell some albums.

Author:	Satan's Anus [ Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:07 pm ]
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scud wrote: I just checked out some of their stuff, what's all the fuss with these guys? I don't get it, but no doubt MP's involvement will help sell some albums. They're definitely not very good. The "singer" is atrocious.