Wilson/Akerfeldt/Portnoy

I would love to see a side project featuring Steven Wilson, Mikael Akerfeldt and Mike Portnoy.  All they would need is to grab a bass player.  Think of the possibilities.  Who else would love to see this?

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I'm not sure if I'd want Wilson and Akerfeldt working together....

I'd more like to see:

Akerfeldt
Portnoy
Sean Malone
Mille Petrozza (Kreator)

I think that would kick ass.

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I would love to see a side project featuring Steven Wilson, Mikael Akerfeldt and Mike Portnoy.  All they would need is to grab a bass player.  Think of the possibilities.  Who else would love to see this?

 
add sean malone and that would rule!!

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Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth and Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree.

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Oh...never heard of those guys.

I don't know about Akerfeldt, but Steven Wilson is awesome.

I doubt that if Wilson and Akerfeldt were to work together they would choose MP as a drummer. Didn't SW say he didn't like DT's music very much?

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I don't know about Akerfeldt, but Steven Wilson is awesome.

 
I don't know about Steven Wilson, but Akerfeldt is awesome.

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I'm not sure if I'd want Wilson and Akerfeldt working together....

Both parties have stated that they're going to do a metal side project together at some point.  Its not a question of if, its a question of when.

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Who are Wilson and Akerfeldt?

Quick, get this man some Porcupine Tree.  Steven Wilson's probably the single most talented musician in the business today.  How many other people do you know who are in 5 bands (plus some original solo stuff) and they all sound COMPLETELY different.  And I'm not talking like MP is in DT, LTE, Transatlantic....those are all rock/metal bands.  Porcupine Tree, No-Man, IEM, and Bass Communion all are very very different styles.  Only Blackfield sounds kinda like the Tree. 

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I doubt that if Wilson and Akerfeldt were to work together they would choose MP as a drummer. Didn't SW say he didn't like DT's music very much?

SW said he wasn't a fan, but he's definitely freinds with the members of DT.  JR even did keyboards on the acoustic blackfield tour earlier this year.  SW has said that he likes and respects MP, he just doesn't care for the style of music that DT plays.  And MP is certain a fan of SW's, so I don't see the as being completely out of the question (although I don't see it as terribly likely, either).

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I doubt that if Wilson and Akerfeldt were to work together they would choose MP as a drummer. Didn't SW say he didn't like DT's music very much?

SW said he wasn't a fan, but he's definitely freinds with the members of DT. JR even did keyboards on the acoustic blackfield tour earlier this year. SW has said that he likes and respects MP, he just doesn't care for the style of music that DT plays. And MP is certain a fan of SW's, so I don't see the as being completely out of the question (although I don't see it as terribly likely, either).

Also, MP and SW worked together already. SW sang the vocals on Shutdown by O.S.I. And Mikael thanked MP and Dream Theater in the Ghost Reveries booklet, so it doesn't seem he doesn't like him.

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Didn't PT support DT one tour aswell?

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.).....

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If MP ever does a metal project, I would love it to be something really, really old school. Just balls to the wall thrash/heavy metal.

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I remember this post from someone after speaking with Mikael that this would be in fact happening.
http://www.mikeportnoy.com/forum/fb.aspx?m=627842

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Portnoy
Akerfeldt
Malone
Gildenlow

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A Wilson/Akerfeldt/Portnoy would be cool but I read on the Opeth site that Akerfeldt was now excellent friends with the mad genius Devin Townsend :

Akerfeldt/Townsend/Wilson/Hoglan with MP on the Cowbell drum solo  : now we are talking !!!

I would love to hear Devin Townsend's voice produced and recorded by Wilson !

Imagine vocal harmonies with Akerfeldt, Townsend and Wilson : that would be pure bliss !

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Portnoy
Akerfeldt
Malone
Gildenlow

For one, if Mikael does a metal sideproject of this sort, SW *will* be in it.  So give up on the lists that don't have him in it. 
For another, Gildenlow is completely out of place on that type of project.  I can't think of two more polar opposite metal singers than Gildenlow and Mikael.  (And for the record, Mikael is far better at it)

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I don't know about Akerfeldt, but Steven Wilson is awesome.

on the opeth dvd....steve wilson says that he considers with good reason Mike Akerfeldt to be one of the best guitar players in the world...

there are times when i can agree with him

This isn't probably the best forum to say this on, but I think The Man looks a little out of place in that trio. Yeah he does a lot more in DT than must drummers out there, but look at the other two guys.  Wilson and Ã…kerfeldt are freaks of nature. They are both the complete masterminds in their bands, writing pretty much all the music themselves. MP, being a band drummer, would be sitting in the background making some cool drum parts. I for one would like to see some one-man show freak behind the drumkit. That way, the project would be some sick ego battle between the members. Throw in Gildenlow for that matter too. And maybe some Les Claypool.

yep, Wilson/Akerfeldt/Gildenlow/Claypool/some virtuoso drummer

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(And for the record, Mikael is far better at it)

I LOVE Akerfeldt's voice......but your statement is soooooo untrue!
 
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This isn't probably the best forum to say this on, but I think The Man looks a little out of place in that trio. Yeah he does a lot more in DT than must drummers out there, but look at the other two guys.  Wilson and Ã…kerfeldt are freaks of nature. They are both the complete masterminds in their bands, writing pretty much all the music themselves. MP, being a band drummer, would be sitting in the background making some cool drum parts. I for one would like to see some one-man show freak behind the drumkit. That way, the project would be some sick ego battle between the members. Throw in Gildenlow for that matter too. And maybe some Les Claypool.

yep, Wilson/Akerfeldt/Gildenlow/Claypool/some virtuoso drummer

In my humble and honest opinion, Portnoy would be great in the mix- but he would need to seriously keep in mind that he'd be working with very eccentric people so it would just be a different experience altogether. I'm still not sure on the bassist, Claypool is a good start, but definitely keep Gildenlow out of it.

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This isn't probably the best forum to say this on, but I think The Man looks a little out of place in that trio. Yeah he does a lot more in DT than must drummers out there, but look at the other two guys. Wilson and Ã…kerfeldt are freaks of nature. They are both the complete masterminds in their bands, writing pretty much all the music themselves. MP, being a band drummer, would be sitting in the background making some cool drum parts. I for one would like to see some one-man show freak behind the drumkit. That way, the project would be some sick ego battle between the members. Throw in Gildenlow for that matter too. And maybe some Les Claypool.

yep, Wilson/Akerfeldt/Gildenlow/Claypool/some virtuoso drummer

Ummm... are you talking about the same Mike Portnoy that's in Dream Theater? The one that is, arguably, the complete mastermind behind most of the band, writing a good chunk of the music with JP, making all the setlists, producing the albums? Cause if you're talking about a different Mike Portnoy, then your comments make sense. But if you're talking about Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater, well, you're wrong. He's a perfect fit with those two.

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This isn't probably the best forum to say this on, but I think The Man looks a little out of place in that trio. Yeah he does a lot more in DT than must drummers out there, but look at the other two guys. Wilson and Ã…kerfeldt are freaks of nature. They are both the complete masterminds in their bands, writing pretty much all the music themselves. MP, being a band drummer, would be sitting in the background making some cool drum parts. I for one would like to see some one-man show freak behind the drumkit. That way, the project would be some sick ego battle between the members. Throw in Gildenlow for that matter too. And maybe some Les Claypool.

yep, Wilson/Akerfeldt/Gildenlow/Claypool/some virtuoso drummer

Ummm... are you talking about the same Mike Portnoy that's in Dream Theater? The one that is, arguably, the complete mastermind behind most of the band, writing a good chunk of the music with JP, making all the setlists, producing the albums? Cause if you're talking about a different Mike Portnoy, then your comments make sense. But if you're talking about Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater, well, you're wrong. He's a perfect fit with those two.

I agree with you here James. I think he is a perfect fit, but that's the whole point about wrking with other musicians: compromise and creativity. When MP worked with Kevin Moore on OSI, he compromised a lot....almost working as a hired gun (and his parts where chopped down, but that's another story).

I would think that trio would probably work very well. MP has the old school metal influence, and SW and MO have the current metal influence.

EDIT: and yes, PT toured in support of Dream Theater during the 2000 metropolis european leg. don't remember if it was the first or second.

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Ricard Huxflux Nettermalm (Paatos) - Drums
Kristof Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation) - Bass
Maynard James Keenen (Tool) - Vocals
Jordan Rudess (DT) - Keyboard

 
Ok what the hell. That proposal involves NONE of the musicians this thread is about.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
How about The Wiggles and Danny Carey, that would be sweet.

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And maybe some Les Claypool.

It would rock, but would lose some of it's metal edge.

I still wanna hear a Kevin Moore/Steven Wilson sideproject! Alternative pop loaded with atmosphere, heavenly melodies and harmonies!

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Ricard Huxflux Nettermalm (Paatos) - Drums
Kristof Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation) - Bass
Maynard James Keenen (Tool) - Vocals
Jordan Rudess (DT) - Keyboard

Ok what the hell. That proposal involves NONE of the musicians this thread is about.




















How about The Wiggles and Danny Carey, that would be sweet.

 
I LOLed at this response. Not even the second part, just the "ok what the hell" thing, cuz i can totally imagine someone saying this and just being so flustered.

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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

Really?! WOW.

 

JUST DO IT!

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

 

OMG TEH HOPSTPOT HAXXZORZ!1!

 

...that collab would be damn cool too, if it happens

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that's pretty shweet

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Cancel the tour Mike and get this done!!

J/k good luck on the european leg!!!!

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Shit that would be great. 
 
They'd surely make a great writing team.  Who'd play bass? 
 
 

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I still wanna hear a Kevin Moore/Steven Wilson sideproject! Alternative pop loaded with atmosphere, heavenly melodies and harmonies!

+1

That would kick ass.  Can never have too many SW projects in a year

I think it's just a matter of when at this point....

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I think it's just a matter of when at this point.... 

Holy.  Shit. 
Best News I've heard all week. 

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. 

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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.....

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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!!!

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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

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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. 

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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

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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. 

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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.... 
 
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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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!!!!!!!!

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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.

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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)

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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!

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

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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!!!

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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!
 
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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

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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...
 
 

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