New DT promo pic - wow!!!!

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (portnoysminion)

Tue, 05 May 2009 23:49:01 GMT

I like the pic. It definitely has a "Highlander" vibe to it! I do agree with one other wise sage among us...who cares what the hell the picture looks like. Let's care about the music instead!

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Morellios)

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:03:57 GMT

There's the new Fellowship of the Ring right there..........

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (ScoJo)

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:14:39 GMT

Never mind - I figured it out.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (ScoJo)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:51:49 GMT

What does Mike's shirt say?

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (jj)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:51:56 GMT

Bertielee

jj

i think we need to get over what they look like and hope the album kicks ass

Exactly. Do you remember the cover of TNT's "Tell No Tales"(OMG! Tony Harnell;) )? And yet, the music was really good. So, sometimes the clothes do not make the men...

i do indeed. love early tnt. i knew tony back in the 80's before TNT. we worked about 2 blocks from each other

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Bertielee)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:42:59 GMT

jj

i think we need to get over what they look like and hope the album kicks ass

Exactly. Do you remember the cover of TNT's "Tell No Tales"(OMG! Tony Harnell;) )? And yet, the music was really good. So, sometimes the clothes do not make the men...

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (jj)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:22:23 GMT

i think we need to get over what they look like and hope the album kicks ass

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (The New Guy)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:28:33 GMT

I like the new pics. They look dark and heavy. But I hope the album has light moments too.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (ROM)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:41:08 GMT

Epitaph04

Call me crazy, but I think JR looks the most badass in the pic!

Of course...he is the WIZARD of the group....magical fingers...LOL!

Re:New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Altmer)

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT

I like this look a lot more than geeky prog looks, I don't know about you guys but I always liked the riffery part of DT...

Re:New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Vermillion25)

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:46:41 GMT

AMEN

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (DefyingMortality)

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:46:22 GMT

JmC

Naigewron

Last I checked, there weren't many songs in the charts based on obscure comic books, vampires or the 12 steps of the AA.

The AA saga is great. I'll enjoy the end in this new record and miss it for the next. And it's part of the DT awesome presonality. The other things you add, always in my opinion, I don't think so...
I was really interested in how DT writes about problems in real life. Even SFAM or SDOIT is translating universal feelings to the 20's or childhood.
But I'm not identified with vampires, Dark Masters and all that middle ages fantasy stuff. Sorry If this is annoying to somebody. I can't lie.

I identify with In the Presence of Enemies. It's about an inner struggle between dark and light, goodness and sin. It's hard for the main character to decide, and he has many troubles with his emotions and beliefs. He comes to the Dark Master in shame and fear and regret, and realizes that he doesn't need to turn to such darkness anymore. He finally comes into his own and subtly struggles against the Dark Master, although "he knows and he waits". But he still resolves to make things better and to finally break free from it all, and he takes his soul back and refuses to fight for the Dark Master.

It's a very emotional story and that moment of release when he finally emerges victorious is among the best in music. Even in the depths of darkness, in the presence of enemies all around, he was able to break through, showing the indomitable will of the human spirit. Not just good versus evil or right versus wrong, but it's a story of overcoming fears and shame to become who you really want to be. Not being coerced into any situation or fighting for any "dark master", but being one's own master.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (JmC)

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:34:15 GMT

Naigewron

Last I checked, there weren't many songs in the charts based on obscure comic books, vampires or the 12 steps of the AA.

The AA saga is great. I'll enjoy the end in this new record and miss it for the next. And it's part of the DT awesome presonality. The other things you add, always in my opinion, I don't think so...
I was really interested in how DT writes about problems in real life. Even SFAM or SDOIT is translating universal feelings to the 20's or childhood.
But I'm not identified with vampires, Dark Masters and all that middle ages fantasy stuff. Sorry If this is annoying to somebody. I can't lie.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Epitaph04)

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:02:52 GMT

AfroJacks

I like Dream Theater.

Me too!

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Jekyll)

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:03 GMT

Cool picture!! IMO much better than the SC promo pic...

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (AfroJacks)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:06:21 GMT

I like Dream Theater.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (LiquidDreams)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:44:06 GMT

yeah because 40 year olds are supposed to write about teenage stuff... WTF

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (ZBomber)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:39:18 GMT

I've heard John Petrucci saying during the Octavarium promo that now you (the band) write about your life and experiences and not that "teen" stuff with fictional lyrics and fantasy worlds of WDADU.
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH DT?

Lol I noticed that too... next album its all fantasy lyrics (excluding Repentance)
That said... while I enjoy the "personal" lyrics more, I also enjoy the fantasy lyrics.

Re:New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (TerminalH Sean)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:39:04 GMT

Awesome photo.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Throwman)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:33:57 GMT

JmC

This pic is a bit of a DragonFARCE if you ask me...

Re:New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (dopey220)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:24:32 GMT

Sweet, hopefully the album reflects this new look.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (SiCoCiS)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:18:32 GMT

JmC

I dig it. I would love, for once, to have James scream at the top of his lungs "Slayyyyyyyyyyy the Dragon!" in a 4 part harmony with the band.

That would be fuckin' epic

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (dimedizzle)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:08:39 GMT

JmC

Sorry Mike, but as a die hard fan I sadly have to say this:
THIS IS NOT MY FAV BAND

Stop whining about clothing style for God's sake. What does a colour coded photoshoot with CG clouds have to do with dragons? Editing the photo to give your 13 year old girl opinion on clothes doesn't give it any more truth.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Weymolith)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:55:05 GMT

Is this really the second time I have to post this in this thread?

Rule 13. Most importantly, The Forum is for Mike Portnoy / Dream Theater FANS. Critiquing the band *is* allowed, BUT will be watched carefully by the moderators, in case the posts turn into insults.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Naigewron)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:13:28 GMT

JmC

You are saying the same as me: If they not make music based on popular opinion, why dress and write lyrics so used by popular bands? I'm talking about their personality as a band, which was (and IS if they want) what make them different from the other bands.

And your opinion is not popular? Are you "the one" in this forum or something like that?
Respect user's opinions please.

Last I checked, there weren't many songs in the charts based on obscure comic books, vampires or the 12 steps of the AA.

And no, I'm certainly not "the one" (like I said in my previous post: My opinion is just as irrelevant as yours), it's just that your opinion would come off as pretty insulting to the man who actually owns this site. It's pretty much like coming to someone's house and commenting on how ugly it is.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (JmC)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:12:14 GMT

Naigewron

If you don't like the new stuff, listen to the old stuff. Problem solved. And how can you call yourself a "die-hard" fan when you don't like what they're doing?

Of course I will listen the new stuff because I love this band. The more someone loves something, the more he suffers when he gets dissopinted with it. Don't say me if i'm a fan or not, please.

Naigewron

What's happening to DT? They're evolving, growing, changing, just like everyone and everything else. Some people will like it, some won't. The fact that you're one of the ones that don't doesn't mean the new stuff is worse than the old stuff. Your opinion is just as irrelevant as everyone else's, so all you achieved with your post was to insult your so-called favourite band. They will not change their look or their music based on your opinion.

I know what is evolve. But evolve not always means improve. I only expressed my opinion about the new direction in the DT topics and look in that photo-shoot, not their sound (which i still enjoy). Expressing an opinion by reasoning it's not insulting anybody. I think that your way of answering me is more agressive and insulting than mine. And I don't want them to change because of me. This is a forum and everyone can speak.

Naigewron

DT makes the music that they feel like making, and they dress the way they feel like dressing. I'm sure they hope that as many people as possible will enjoy what they're doing, but they have stated time and time again that they will not make music based on popular opinion, and that includes yours.

You are saying the same as me: If they not make music based on popular opinion, why dress and write lyrics so used by popular bands? I'm talking about their personality as a band, which was (and IS if they want) what make them different from the other bands.

And your opinion is not popular? Are you "the one" in this forum or something like that?
Respect user's opinions please.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (emtee)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:13:07 GMT

^ LoL

Munt. I distinctly remember my sister staring at Journey's Evolution cover for quite a length of time....Munt for
everyone!

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Duke)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:09:01 GMT

As long as they don't ever to a Love Beach, Rush or Angel munt cover, I won't have anything negative to say about a promo photo. Junk-free cover is imperative. The decade of munt has come and gone thank God.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (emtee)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:00:38 GMT

^Ummm...that's the same band. Same guys. Same band.

Dream Theater.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Naigewron)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:53:47 GMT

JmC

Sorry Mike, but as a die hard fan I sadly have to say this:
THIS IS NOT MY FAV BAND

THIS IS MY FAVORITE BAND:

And It's not only your look. It's also the lyrics.
I still love the music but this is disappointing.
I've heard John Petrucci saying during the Octavarium promo that now you (the band) write about your life and experiences and not that "teen" stuff with fictional lyrics and fantasy worlds of WDADU.
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH DT?

If you don't like the new stuff, listen to the old stuff. Problem solved. And how can you call yourself a "die-hard" fan when you don't like what they're doing?

What's happening to DT? They're evolving, growing, changing, just like everyone and everything else. Some people will like it, some won't. The fact that you're one of the ones that don't doesn't mean the new stuff is worse than the old stuff. Your opinion is just as irrelevant as everyone else's, so all you achieved with your post was to insult your so-called favourite band. They will not change their look or their music based on your opinion.

DT makes the music that they feel like making, and they dress the way they feel like dressing. I'm sure they hope that as many people as possible will enjoy what they're doing, but they have stated time and time again that they will not make music based on popular opinion, and that includes yours.

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Piranha)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:29:23 GMT

I agree for the lyrics. I personally much prefer lyrics about reality. I feel that fantasy (without morals, like TDEN) turns our heads away from every day life problems, instead of facing them.
The music will always pwn though.
[/2 cents]

Do we even know that this album will be a fantasy album like SC ?

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (JmC)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:10:50 GMT

Sorry Mike, but as a die hard fan I sadly have to say this:
THIS IS NOT MY FAV BAND

THIS IS MY FAVORITE BAND:

And It's not only your look. It's also the lyrics.
I still love the music but this is disappointing.
I've heard John Petrucci saying during the Octavarium promo that now you (the band) write about your life and experiences and not that "teen" stuff with fictional lyrics and fantasy worlds of WDADU.
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH DT?

Re:New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (bigkdrummer)

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:00:26 GMT

ha ha, JR looking very wizardly as usual!

Re:New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (ScoJo)

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:11:36 GMT

I have this as my desktop now. Someone needs to show JLB how to sculpt a van dyke straight. :)

Re:New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Potatortnoy)

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:13:52 GMT

I love the cover of the album, and I think this look fits quite nicely with it. Dark-looking cover -> dark-looking picture. I don't judge further than that, because there is no point.

Re:New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (astroshardball)

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:47:02 GMT

Especially with JLB's shirt. I thought of Kamelot when i first saw it.

Re:New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Arymo)

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:46:07 GMT

It does have a Kamelot vibe

Re:New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (Cammyron)

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:21:15 GMT

My friend and i agreed that they look like a mix between kamelot and nile

Re: New DT promo pic - wow!!!! (melodyisrock)

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:29:05 GMT

Thanks Wey... High-Res is awesome... New Pic simply terrific... really fits the title of the new record to a tee... front man JLB especially looks absolute bad ass... GREAT STUFF!!!