The 7 Drummers Who Auditioned For Dream Theater: Part 1

[MPF]

First drummer announced: Charlie Zeleny!

*Former drummer of Behold...The Arctopus and Blotted Science*

According to Charlie Z on his Twitter, these are the 3 songs he had to to learn to audition:

The Dance Of Eternity:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAcR3-4zYcQ

Metropolis Part 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_Q9jXzHhW0

A Nightmare To Remember:

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqfi23j8Inc

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUTyNAjmKjo

[MPF]

Apparently I was wrong:

Wow, I really appreciate all the love with the comments on the Dream Theater videos but everyone seems to be misinterpreting what I've been saying. I just got wind of the audition tunes and put them up myself on my YouTube for everyone to see. DT saw them but I was not asked down to audition live. I wish whoever gets the drum chair in DT the best of luck and have a good idea of who it is. I personally don't think I am a drummer who is big enough or popular enough to fill the shoes of a drumming legend like Mike Portnoy. But I really appreciate all the support and love everyone has been giving me. I definitely have a busy New Year to try to keep anyone who has checked me out on the Dream Theater scene into things I do and hope to continue to make music and videos people like. Thanks everyone!

[ravenheart]

To conclusions, you jumped.

[MPF]

Originally Posted by ravenheart

To conclusions, you jumped.

Yes. But when he made his Twitter comment saying He was unable to say if he auditioned or not, then posted these 3 videos, it's really hard not to jump to that conclusion.

[MPF]

Virgil Donati *Auditioned, but didn't get the gig*
Peter Wildoer *Mentioned he did not audition*

So right now:

1. Virgil Donati
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[fonzbear2000]

Guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has issued the following update:

"Hey, everyone. Wanted to quickly let you all know what's been happening lately.

"I know that the big question is 'Who is the new DREAM THEATER drummer?' I also realize that some people are getting frustrated waiting for the news.

"Well, auditions went great and we do have someone but we are spending some time getting everything in order before making an official announcement. Let me just say that we are all incredibly excited about our choice and just bursting at the seams to let the world know!

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Hmmmmm, I wonder who it is.

[gilpdawg]

My money is on Mike Mangini.

[ravenheart]

Originally Posted by gilpdawg

My money is on Mike Mangini.

Good shout. Wouldn't mind that.

[snowdog2112]

Thomas Lang?

[Maiden33]

Mike Mangini is the guy rumored for it, because he just canceled all his lessons for next year, haha.