Vin+ 3,121 Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Dream Theater have performed for the first time with their new drummer Mike Mangini. The band debuted a brand new song during the show at Ippodromo Capannelle in Rome, Italy, called "On The Backs Of Angels". Mike was, of course, given time to demonstrate his skills with a drum solo, which you can see in the fan footage below. There's high praise within the band for the new drummer, with keyboardist Jordan Rudess talking about how they worked together in the studio: "We wrote songs and sent them to him. He came in and just nailed his parts. He's incredible. I'm finishing my keyboard parts right now, and I'll go to the computer to see how things are lining up, and I'm just speechless. The guy doesn't mess up!" Guitarist John Petrucci added, "People are not going to believe how great he is." Here's the set list for Mangini's debut with the band. Watch his drum solo below (mind the volume, it's a touchy recording) and let us know how he stacks up next to former drummer Mike Portnoy in the comments. 01. Under A Glass Moon 02. These Walls 03. Forsaken 04. Endless Sacrifice 05. Drum Solo 06. The Ytse Jam 07. Peruvian Skies 08. The Great Debate 09. On The Backs Of Angels 10. Caught In A Web 11. Through My Words 12. Fatal Tragedy 13. The Count Of Tuscany Edited July 6, 2011 by BlaineDifference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted July 6, 2011 For anyone who's curious, here is Dream Theater's new song: I thought it was pretty average at first, but it's growing on me now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSUViking 184 Posted July 6, 2011 Of course they're going to say how good he is....what band in history has ever replaced a member and said "well....he kinda sucks, but we're gonna roll with him anyways. Hope you guys like it." In a six degrees-type thing, A7X said the exact same thing about Arin Ilejay. As Van Halen once did about Hagar, etc etc etc. To me, DT is and always will be Mike's baby. It's like taking Gene Simmons out of KISS or that one guy out of that one boy band that used to be big. It's just not the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted July 8, 2011 Of course they're going to say how good he is....what band in history has ever replaced a member and said "well....he kinda sucks, but we're gonna roll with him anyways. Hope you guys like it." In a six degrees-type thing, A7X said the exact same thing about Arin Ilejay. As Van Halen once did about Hagar, etc etc etc. To me, DT is and always will be Mike's baby. It's like taking Gene Simmons out of KISS or that one guy out of that one boy band that used to be big. It's just not the same. It worked once. Kicked Scott Stapp out of Creed and added Myles Kennedy and we have Alter Bridge, a much better band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSUViking 184 Posted July 8, 2011 That is true. Myles Kennedy is phenomenal singer. I love his stuff he's doing with Slash right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted July 8, 2011 That is true. Myles Kennedy is phenomenal singer. I love his stuff he's doing with Slash right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funnygunny 521 Posted July 9, 2011 i'm a big fan of both dream theatre and A7X so i don't really mind this move at all but whoever thinks A7X is bad live obviously hasn't seen them live at LBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites