Wilson/Akerfeldt/Portnoy

that is definitely good news...the only thing I'm wondering is what it will compare to. I mean you hear the metal in both Opeth and PT..and then Mike brings his creative side to it...let's hope it comes out with an original slant..not sounding highly like PT or Opeth or DT for that matter
 
Kyle 

All parties are very creative.  I'm sure it'll be original sounding. 

Take a look at all of SW's sideprojects--They're all very different.  MP's projects are all pretty darn different sounding too. 

And I hope all three are involved in the writing process, cause they're all so good at it.  Mikael is especially good at making riffs.  And SW will of course have to produce the project.  He's the best producer in the music business. 

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

I haven't read through the rest of this thread (I'm at the airport getting ready to leave for Helsinki!) but the title caught my eye as I thought perhaps something had been leaked/announced - as myself, Mikael and Steven have already spoken several times about doing a project together....
I think it's just a matter of when at this point.... 
 
MP

Man, this rules. I can't even begin to think what this will sound like. The technic's of DT, the metal of Opeth and the melodies of Porcupine. This will rule.
If they tour, I will go nuts.....

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

I'm at the airport getting ready to leave for Helsinki!


MP

 
And you still find the time to check out the forum - man, you never stop!!!

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

I haven't read through the rest of this thread (I'm at the airport getting ready to leave for Helsinki!) but the title caught my eye as I thought perhaps something had been leaked/announced - as myself, Mikael and Steven have already spoken several times about doing a project together....
I think it's just a matter of when at this point.... 
 
MP

 
Wow.....you made my day (once again!).....can't wait!!!

*fapfapfapfapfapfapfap*  

OMFG!!!!!
MP & Akerfeldt......holy crap!
 
CHEERZ!

WHATTTTTTTTTTTTTT?!?!
 
DT
PT
Opeth
 
A project featuring my top three! I need to drink my coffee and come back to this just in case I'm dreaming

Nothing more to say then ... that would perhaps be the most awesome project to this date! just wow
 
Thanks Mike for that information

ORIGINAL: Mr.Petrucci

OMFG!!!!!
MP & Akerfeldt......holy crap!

CHEERZ!

 
Exactly!  This probably wasn't your point...but I feel that the closer this project sounds to Opeth and DT, the better. 

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

I haven't read through the rest of this thread (I'm at the airport getting ready to leave for Helsinki!) but the title caught my eye as I thought perhaps something had been leaked/announced ...

 
I think leakage might be a good possibility. Maybe this "HomerJ" works on the inside Mike. Be sure that Mikael and Steven  are the only ones around next time this topic surges.

Holy crap.  I don't know what to say

Stunning
 
Other than a new piece of work with Neal, Pete and Roine, I cannot imagine something that would make my year more

ORIGINAL: AnaL_ee

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

I haven't read through the rest of this thread (I'm at the airport getting ready to leave for Helsinki!) but the title caught my eye as I thought perhaps something had been leaked/announced ...

I think leakage might be a good possibility. Maybe this "HomerJ" works on the inside Mike. Be sure that Mikael and Steven  are the only ones around next time this topic surges.

 
I hope they never cover an entire album for HomerJ's sake. 

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

I haven't read through the rest of this thread (I'm at the airport getting ready to leave for Helsinki!) but the title caught my eye as I thought perhaps something had been leaked/announced - as myself, Mikael and Steven have already spoken several times about doing a project together....
I think it's just a matter of when at this point.... 
 
MP

 YEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!1

ORIGINAL: dtfanatic

ORIGINAL: AnaL_ee

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

I haven't read through the rest of this thread (I'm at the airport getting ready to leave for Helsinki!) but the title caught my eye as I thought perhaps something had been leaked/announced ...

I think leakage might be a good possibility. Maybe this "HomerJ" works on the inside Mike. Be sure that Mikael and Steven  are the only ones around next time this topic surges.

I hope they never cover an entire album for HomerJ's sake. 

@ Anal & dtfanatic:



The more I think about this possibility, the more hyped I get. As long as they don't record in Ithaca & get pizzas delivered to the studio. (Yes, inside joke).

Also, kudos to HomerJ for somehow scooping this. Too bad you didn't have this kind of insight prior to Chicago in 2002.

Hey, if you need a bass player I'd be more than happy to offer my services!

haha Portnoy is TEH WIN!!!!!!

I was reading this thread like... damn this would be such a kick ass project and lo and Behold,  Mike has to come here and make my day.

\m/ \m/

ORIGINAL: Portnoy

I haven't read through the rest of this thread (I'm at the airport getting ready to leave for Helsinki!) but the title caught my eye as I thought perhaps something had been leaked/announced - as myself, Mikael and Steven have already spoken several times about doing a project together....
I think it's just a matter of when at this point.... 
 
MP

I apoligize for displaying such a high level of ignorance.  But would someone explain to me with details who Mikael and Steven are and why they are so applauded in the forum?  ^1000.  Sorry, but I too would love to share the joy.  I know they are from Porcupine Tree and Opeth but more details on what exactly they do.........please!!!!!!!!

um theyre both the masterminds behind two of the greatest modern rock/metal bands (respectively) right now?

@ Sacrificed Acid: You should probably drop by these sites...

http://www.opeth.com

http://www.porcupinetree.com

Mikael Akerfeldt is the guitarist, vocalist and composer in Opeth, who are a "progressive death metal" (for lack of a better term) band.

Same with Steven Wilson on Porcupine Tree (just add "producer" to the list). PT are a prog-rock band more in the vein of Pink Floyd or, to name a more contemporary example, Radiohead.

ORIGINAL: squatch41
Also, kudos to HomerJ for somehow scooping this.

 
FateSpeaks would be the original scooper in the post I brought up to possibly give credence to HomerJ's fervent wish which was unsubstantiated at the time. Credence that kept the topic up until MP saw it and verified stated scooped rumor. Don't bother to thank me though, I do this without expectation...ahem.  (brushes something off shoulder)

^^^
Jeebers thanks a lot stratomailer.  Sounds amazing already.  I wonder how that would work out if they are both guitarists though, and vocalists, I presume no keyboards.  Thnx!

Damn, this would be one hell of an awesome project! SW, MP and MA are three of my favorite musicians right now!

f******* sweeeet

wow. when i scrolled down and saw MP himself respondin to this thread, i might have peed a bit.. but yea, i love mp and mikael but haven't heard that much PT though what i've haerd i've liked.

Funny that I had to hear about MP responding in this thread on another forum (the VUK forum actually) but I rushed over here to see if it was true and... oh God... I would buy the trash that the studio takes out on the day Portnoy, Wilson and Akerfeldt record in it!!! DO THIS PROJECT NOW!!!

(everything is never enough )

ORIGINAL: Portnoy
I haven't read through the rest of this thread (I'm at the airport getting ready to leave for Helsinki!) but the title caught my eye as I thought perhaps something had been leaked/announced - as myself, Mikael and Steven have already spoken several times about doing a project together....
I think it's just a matter of when at this point.... 

I just wish the thread's title would've been "Wilson/Akerfeldt/Portnoy/Malone"

think of the harmonies my friends!
THINK OF THEM!
 
.....man, akerfeldt would be more inclined to write odd time riffs for this baby, ........ooohh, mike would eat em up!
 
sorry, i'm mentally drolling already

BRING IT ON!!!! 

this collbertaion is oging to be great, best part of it 4 me is
 
just saw DT last month, going to see PT next week
 
going to see opeth in november
 
then of course the evening with tour that i cant miss winter '06

ORIGINAL: matcesa

I'd love to see MP working on a metal project with Akerfeldt for sure, Sean Malone and Mike Patton, even if my dream was MP with Dimebag Darrell (R.I.P.).....

MP had that dream also, Dimebag (R.I.P.) was the original idea for guitar in LTE

but MP/Akerfeldt and wilson will b amazing can't wait ot hear it b/c im a huge fan of DT,PT, and Opeth (as we cna all see by my upcoming concerts lol)

ORIGINAL: ERT776463825
just saw DT last month, going to see PT next week

going to see opeth in november

Saw Opeth this month, going to see DT next month.

And maybe I'm goint to see PT in November.

who knows..maybe the 3 bands can tour sometime together and this project can do a set together
 
Kyle

I saw DT last month and will see PT in two days!!!!!!! Must see Opeth at some point
 
This project will be awesome. Portnoy opens the doors for Akerfeldt to write more angular riffs. HOLY SHEIST!

Holy crap, the man himself has confirmed that it will someday happen, now i can't wait.  Maybe this will become his next side project after the 8V world tour, unless perhaps he actually decides to take a well deserved vacation.  In any case i'll be sure to get it the day it comes out.

When we published the MP interview in which he revealed the plans about the project, it just exploded all over the internet. I've lost count of the numbers of MP-related (and not related) forums, and I'm glad and surprised of the impact it had. Suddenly we got hundreds of mails, all asking about the project. Kind of cool, really...
 
 

This is a dream project for me. Im gonna shit and piss my pants at the same time when their album comes out.