They really DO look like Metalocaplypse here.  Complete with Myung doing the exact same "Skwisgar" stance. 

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Maybe they'll do another promo pic that's brighter to portray the silver linings theme?

thats kinda like what i was saying, i think it would be a great idea, since it looks like, in the clouds, the silver linings may be shining through. 

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BITCH....BITCH....BITCH.....over 1 new DT photo!

Unbelievable

Would you prefer a 'Norman Rockwell' portrait?!

Or even Slipknot masks?!

Un 'fn' believable!/

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Why yes thank you, I would quite like to see a Norman Rockwell portrait of DT.

Relax, there's nothing else to talk about. 

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Point well taken

I've calmed down now

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Looks like a nasty storm behind them...hope they were OK. ;)

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WOW...I absolutely LOVE IT! I think it looks fucking badass!!!

I'm totally stoked for the seemingly darker atmosphere they're going for this next album...


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GRRRRRRRREEAT!

I am that forumer that once opened for Dream Theater. OH YEAH!

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BITCH....BITCH....BITCH.....over 1 new DT photo!

Unbelievable

Would you prefer a 'Norman Rockwell' portrait?!

Or even Slipknot masks?!

Un 'fn' believable!/

Exactly...

Unfortunately, you can't everyone happy.

Seriously? This is the kind of photograph I would expect from a bunch of teenagers. Something about 45 year old men trying to look 'badass' just comes off as embarrassing.

they're not trying to be badass

they ARE badass. myung can kung fu your ass and petrucci, well, he can pretty much eat your soul

Seriously? This is the kind of photograph I would expect from a bunch of teenagers. Something about 45 year old men trying to look 'badass' just comes off as embarrassing.

Oh brother.

You just called DT a bunch of teenagers? LOL

And how are they "trying to look 'badass' "?

Any higher res available?

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Oh brother.

You just called DT a bunch of teenagers? LOL

And how are they "trying to look 'badass' "?

Um, no, I didn't. Read what I said. This is the kind of picture I would expect from a band like Trivium or Shadows Fall (both of whom have either been on or are currently on Roadrunner, incidentally). They're standing there looking all angry, with a dark background and everything swathed in black. It's reminiscent of this photo:



That's a random Shadows Fall promo photo I pulled off Google, but the style and the poses of the band members are the same; the difference is that DT are above this kind of ridiculous 'hardcore' image, or at least they used to be.

Having said that, I know I'm about to get eaten alive by fanboys, so that's the last I'm going to say on this topic.

So...let's dictate how Dream Theater should take pics now.

I guess they can ONLY take pictures that are bright, with pretty little butterflies and flowers and rainbows everywhere, with everyone smiling and giving the camera a thumbs up...

You know, cause they CANNOT take a nice, dark, gloomy picture.

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Seriously? This is the kind of photograph I would expect from a bunch of teenagers. Something about 45 year old men trying to look 'badass' just comes off as embarrassing.

Oh brother.

You just called DT a bunch of teenagers? LOL

And how are they "trying to look 'badass' "?

I think he's referring to the fact that the picture's kinda ridiculous and cheesy, with the all black and background.  Looks forced for them...I mean, that's not Dream Theater you know?

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So...let's dictate how Dream Theater should take pics now.

I guess they can ONLY take pictures that are bright, with pretty little butterflies and flowers and rainbows everywhere, with everyone smiling and giving the camera a thumbs up...

I would love to see that actually.

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i freaking love it! where's the high quality pic???!!!

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That's a random Shadows Fall promo photo I pulled off Google, but the style and the poses of the band members are the same; the difference is that DT are above this kind of ridiculous 'hardcore' image, or at least they used to be.

Having said that, I know I'm about to get eaten alive by fanboys, so that's the last I'm going to say on this topic.

Wow, I forgot how we thought Brian's hair was long back then.  Good old days...

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I've seen my fair share of ridiculous threads with completely over the top criticism and conclusion-jumping...but man, this one may take the cake!!!!!!!!! 
 
First of all, IT'S A FREAKING PICTURE!!!!!!!!!!
You know that expression "don't judge a book by its cover"??
But anyway....THIS IS HOW WE LOOK!!!

Second of all, nobody (ie. Roadrunner) is telling us how to do ANYTHING..... 
Roadrunner didnt hear a single note off the album til we delivered it last week....I chose the photographer for the photo shoot (and the director for the video and the bands who will tour with us...)
 
The label has been 1000% supportive of our decisions, direction and anything else we bring to the table and you guys should be grateful to them for giving us the outlet to do what we do (and look how we want to look, etc.) with nothing but support....
 
And some people wonder why I don't release any info before the album comes out!! 
 
(But yes, I still love you guys anyway...)
 
MP
 
 

Portnoy


I've seen my fair share of ridiculous threads with completely over the top criticism and conclusion-jumping...but man, this one may take the cake!!!!!!!!! 
First of all, IT'S A FREAKING PICTURE!!!!!!!!!!
You know that expression "don't judge a book by its cover"??
 
Second of all, nobody (ie. Roadrunner) is telling us how to do ANYTHING.....uh, this is how we look!!! 
 
Roadrunner didnt hear a single note off the album til we delivered it last week....I choose the photographer for the photo shoot and the director for the video and the bands who will tour with us...
 
The label has been 1000% supportive of our decisions, direction and anything else we bring to the table and you guys should be grateful to them for giving us the outlet to do what we do (and look how we want to look, etc.) with nothing but support....
 
And some people wonder why I don't release any info before the album come out!! 
 
(But yes, I still love you guys anyway...)
 
MP
 
 

No shit, eh?

Anyways, for what it's worth...and I'm not sucking up when I say this....I LOVE IT. I think it perfectly fits the theme of the gothic quality that Black Clouds & Silver Linings apparently represents...

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Thank you, MP.

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Now that Mike has had his say about these borderline Rule 13 violations, here is your higher res.

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LOL at this thread and its attention. Like I said before, nice hair.

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Well, ya know when they say "A picture is worth a thousand words" LOL

It's true in this case, but then in the sense that this picture "is worth a thousand complainers".

I said nice before, I'll say nice again.  It's such a bad ass picture.

Portnoy


I've seen my fair share of ridiculous threads with completely over the top criticism and conclusion-jumping...but man, this one may take the cake!!!!!!!!! 
 
First of all, IT'S A FREAKING PICTURE!!!!!!!!!!
You know that expression "don't judge a book by its cover"??
But anyway....THIS IS HOW WE LOOK!!!

Second of all, nobody (ie. Roadrunner) is telling us how to do ANYTHING..... 
Roadrunner didnt hear a single note off the album til we delivered it last week....I chose the photographer for the photo shoot (and the director for the video and the bands who will tour with us...)
 
The label has been 1000% supportive of our decisions, direction and anything else we bring to the table and you guys should be grateful to them for giving us the outlet to do what we do (and look how we want to look, etc.) with nothing but support....
 
And some people wonder why I don't release any info before the album comes out!! 
 
(But yes, I still love you guys anyway...)
 
MP
 
 

thanks for speaking up Mike, I totally agree (totally not trying to kiss your ass man)
people need to just get over the fact that sometimes people dress how THEY want, not how YOU want them to.
I approve of the looks you guys have because it is how YOU guys want to look, and thats what matters most.
and i an confidently say that i am very excited to hear what you guys have done for us grateful fans this time around.

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hahahaha!  i hope some of blush in shame for your ridiculous posts.  i seriously can't believe it sometimes.

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

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Since Jordan is into doing all these product demos for cool/wacky/odd instruments, I'd like to see him demo the world's smallest violin and play a special tune for everyone who likes to complain on this forum.

I like it.

I also don't think they're trying to look badass. Well, James is, I can't really deny that. But I see 4 different expressions on the other guys. And as it's been said before, it's just a picture. Every album has pictures that go along with the title or theme. Notice the light whisps of "cloud" in the foreground? This album is no different, so get over it.

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Here's a video to go with it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RHSmRRer1w

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Yeah, that pic has sex written all over it

Pure. Sex.



Great shot. Can't wait for the video!

Well put, MP.

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Quick, someone photoshop Gaahl & friends. Pretty, pretty please.

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this picture is freaking amazing :-D its going on my list of photos i have to draw.. right at the top! is it normal for a girl to envy a guys hair? xP i want your hair Mike! and finally, a new desktop wallpaper ;-)

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Why after MP's post no one else replied "I don't like it"? Because I still don't like it and I'm not afraid to say it.

I think it's simple. We see the pic. We like it, or we don't. What's wrong about not liking it and saying the reasons?! I guess we just have to say "Cool. It's just a picture, I don't really care"?. Gee... "bitching". Please.

Either way, the pic is my desktop as of now. ;)

^nothing is wrong with saying you don't like the pic. The problem is when people do it in an distasteful manner or make false inferences ie that RR had something to do with it/controls DT in some way(which I was guilty of)... if you dont like it why is it your desktop?!?! LOL

that is awesome that RR did not hear a note until MP dropped it off to them... I guess RR is smart enough to realize DTs rabid following  will eat up whatever they put out and that the boys have proven over a few decades that they know what the hell they're doing.

On another note, I am so glad I am not famous or have people watching/critiquing what I do all the time. I would go fucking insane. But that is the way it goes when you're famous today.

3 months and counting down.....