Metalsucks — Who knows what would have been if this actually happened? The post Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy Nearly Drummed for Nickelback appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

JamBase — Umphrey's McGee enlisted Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy as one of their guest drummers on the first night of their recent New Year's Eve run at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago. more info

Metal Injection — "I've probably dreamt about 100 times about what it would be like to be back in Dream Theater or to play that first show back." more info

Consequence Of Sound — The drummer also says he's excited to record a new album and play shows with Dream Theater again. Mike Portnoy Opens Up on Dream Theater Reunion: “The Final Piece Was Me Reconnecting with James LaBrie” Spencer Kaufman more info

Metalsucks — As it turns out, family played a big part in his return. The post Mike Portnoy on Dream Theater Return: “Life is Too Short to Not Be with the People You Love” appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Consequence Of Sound — Portnoy filmed the playthrough video just weeks after rejoining Dream Theater. Mike Portnoy Plays Dream Theater’s “Pull Me Under” for the First Time in Over 13 Years: Watch Jon Hadusek more info

Metal Injection — "It's weird, it wasn't even supposed to have been on the album." more info

Metal Injection — Plus the ongoing Sammy Hagar drama. more info

Metal Injection — And how the band will approach Mangini-era material live. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The vocalist performed on the progressive-metal act's debut album When Dream and Day Unite. Charlie Dominici, Former Dream Theater Singer, Dies at 72 Spencer Kaufman more info