@@Question_Authority and with his father is going trough the best of times, and their drumming is synchronized like the form of the body with the mirrored one when looking at the mirror. Sadly tho, their neighbors are waiting for sleep. 😉
Nope, no sarcasm here. I genuinely believe that Lars' style is best for Metallica songs. It was very good to see more talented drummers play his songs, but Lars wrote them so he feels them more
@@ryanford5387 1) Lars can’t count. He counts off his songs with a 6 count when they’re in 4/4. 2) he puts fills in places they do not belong and it throws the whole band off. 3) he doesn’t practice and it shows. His drumming is lazy and sloppy. Has been since 1990. Lars is not the best fit for Metallica. He’s lazy and doesn’t care lmao. I stopped listening to them because of him. Jordison and Lombardo played those songs the way they should be played. Ulrich doesn’t respect anything he recorded or wrote on the albums, he just plays whatever random shit comes into his mind and changes the drums ENTIRELY during songs.
I love this. A beautiful father son moment in music history. I don't see any other musician doing this (on RUclips that is). I love it how Mike is so family orientated. Dedicating the name of his snare to his daughter and the stack to his son. I love how your son doesn't swear and says f-ing instead. You taught your son so well! Man, Jimmy would be so proud! Rock on guys!
This is my favorite video of ALL time. I come by every now and then just to put a smile on my face, watch proud papa, and see Max knock this song out of the park.
My son just started playing guitar (even though I bought him one about five years ago) and I am loving teaching him things. I hope to be able to do a video like this someday. I guess I could do one now, but Jingle Bells ain't exactly the coolest thing I've ever heard. Though I did play it with power chords and my son thought that was way cooler. Hey, when you're my age, anytime a teenager tells you something is cool, it's a treat! ;-}
wowwww father who is an idol and makes you proud..that is little Portnoy..your father is a world drummer legend and a role model for all drummers. and you are Portnoy's successor, son 🤜🤛❤
Mike, I can only applaued you for this. As a drummer myself, I waited 18 years for this moment with my son. We sat down and played "pull me under", me on drums, him on guitar (he plays drums too). You have to have passion in life for music to understand what this moment means to a father. God bless you Mike for giving your son a space in time he will never forget. You're my idol for two reasons now. Take care, and god bless brother. Oz Amaro
something your son will never forget..an awesome time with dad..just spent today with my 6yr old jammin on his new electric guitar. now to get him some lessons.
I just realized me and Max Portnoy are the same age he was 11 in 2010 the year this video was made I was also 11 in 2010 never realized that lol Who's watching this in late 2018/2019
I got to open for DT on the IMW tour and now teaching my 6 yr old (7now) there is no better feeling in the world than to see ya kids embrace the craft...The greatest accomplishment in life is kids...when they do that!..all the better
Neighbors: "Damn! I swear, things got TWICE as loud this year!!" As a dad, this is the most adorable thing I've ever seen. As a musician, MAN that kid is a drumming MONSTER!! You go Max!!! :)
+naranjajordison Can you believe they put lars on a top ten list at number four at watchmojo.com!! I couldn't believe it when I ran across it here on youtube!
- RascoCS - I didn't mean that he wasn't good, but I didn't think he would ever be in a top five on any list! They mentioned the way he played was in perfect with James's playing but didn't think that was usually considered in a "top" list of anything!
Isn't that the most important thing? I can imagine a lot of other drummers playing in Metallica and not being able to hold back and let the song breathe in the same way that Lars does. Yes, it's simple, but the best drummers are the one's that play(ed) for the song rather than for themselves or the other drummers or musicians that might listen. I'm watching a MP video so I obviously enjoy more involved drumming too, Rush etc. Also, 80s and 90s lars was incredible, I think he was probably at his best around 98 to 00... whatever happened from 03 'til now? I don't know, but the 80s and 90s Lars was great. Especially considering how basic he was in '83 compared to where he was by '88 or '91.
This is very cool!! For a son to have i father like you. But for a father to look in tha mirror and see your own talent is just epic. Congrats mike. Awesomness right here!!
I still remember when my dad first showed me this video around the time I was 13-14. I’m now 27 and find myself coming back to it after realizing Max is now the drummer of Code Orange.
Just want to say that you are still Dream theater for me. One of the souls of dream theater and the songs that Dream theater make now aren't that good. -Greetings from Norway
Nothing to say here, just watch and enjoy, that's the representation of my boy and me in life, MP you're one of the best drummers in history but a better human being and your son is following your footsteps just like my boy! So watch your next step!
Yeah, he's totally better then the person who came up with the drum track he's playing. Cause you've seen so many drummers incorporate a double ride piece in a song.
Mike I remember sitting next to your dad at a DT concert at the Fillmore in Sf.. I remember he said that he proclaimed that you were a genius. I told my sister he was dead on and now that I see you grooming your son the genius continuous. Keep the sticks moving and the beat dropping. The Portnoys are gonna rock it into the next generation.
How could anyone dislike this? those who dislike this video must have either family issues or simply have no ears. Mike, I'd be so proud, great to see one successful musician have some quality family time
Holy talk about like father like son holy this is epic please make more it is awesome for a drummer to c a rendition of a totally epic song and sound good without any other instruments XD
Your son is amazing. Mine is 15 year old and he plays drums for a while now with me. A7X is our favourite band but we are not so professional like you maybe in a few years.
damn mike, you are one of the best drummers ive seen. im very proud i look up to The Rev and You as my heros. I hope i get to meet you one day :D -Angel
He Honors thy father
and DOESN'T CROSS THE CROOKED STEP
I see what you did there.
He's flipping Learning to Live
@@Question_Authority and with his father is going trough the best of times, and their drumming is synchronized like the form of the body with the mirrored one when looking at the mirror.
Sadly tho, their neighbors are waiting for sleep. 😉
@@BogomilHristov-tm1ivthis must have been a right of passage for max😉
Best Dad ever!
Nah. Your own dads are the best dads ever :P
Cooper Drums :P
Look how pround Mike looks! OMG this is like every drummer parent's dream!
+sammanthat I think every parents dream, not just the drummers which I do think they would be a little bit more excited!!
03:16 Mike's face...that's the face a Proud Dad
Mike: what is it?!
Max: your epic nightm...
Mike: YOUR FU**ING NIGHTMARE!!!
^^ theyre amazing! well played! \m/
Max says "your effin' nightm..." though!
And now we know why Mike had a double throne kit.
adopt lars
Best comment ever !
Lars is obviously not an amazing drummer, but he's the best there is for metallica. Watch them at download 2004 and you will see what I mean
@@ryanford5387 I can’t tell if this is sarcasm... they sounded phenomenal without him there lol.
Nope, no sarcasm here. I genuinely believe that Lars' style is best for Metallica songs. It was very good to see more talented drummers play his songs, but Lars wrote them so he feels them more
@@ryanford5387 1) Lars can’t count. He counts off his songs with a 6 count when they’re in 4/4. 2) he puts fills in places they do not belong and it throws the whole band off. 3) he doesn’t practice and it shows. His drumming is lazy and sloppy. Has been since 1990.
Lars is not the best fit for Metallica. He’s lazy and doesn’t care lmao. I stopped listening to them because of him. Jordison and Lombardo played those songs the way they should be played. Ulrich doesn’t respect anything he recorded or wrote on the albums, he just plays whatever random shit comes into his mind and changes the drums ENTIRELY during songs.
damnn, that guy will be a monster in the drums
He already is tbh.
5 yrs later, he’s more than that
Damn straight go listen to Tallah
Fr I saw them live and they killed it, I bet Mike is proud
Wow, this is fantastic for 11 years of age! And seeing Max progress is amazing. He's lucky to have you as a father, Mike. :)
Mike looks so god damn proud of his little drummer, with good reasons!
Mike you could do a new video with Max playing the drums. :)
indeed :D
I agree
What about Metropolis? :)
Music is a wonderful gift, and having it shared with family just makes it that much more awesome!!! Much respect to the Portnoys here🙏
I love this. A beautiful father son moment in music history. I don't see any other musician doing this (on RUclips that is). I love it how Mike is so family orientated. Dedicating the name of his snare to his daughter and the stack to his son. I love how your son doesn't swear and says f-ing instead. You taught your son so well!
Man, Jimmy would be so proud!
Rock on guys!
Father and son, proud of each other, thank you for sharing that great moment.
This is my favorite video of ALL time. I come by every now and then just to put a smile on my face, watch proud papa, and see Max knock this song out of the park.
I remember watching this when it came out and now I see Max Portnoy being a beast in Tallah. It's so cool to come back
Looks like he really likes Sevenfold :D Nice
do you know mike was a7x drummer after the rev rest in piece
Jason Inmon Yes, that is his son lol.
@@JBSampson88 so the rev is reborn?
My son just started playing guitar (even though I bought him one about five years ago) and I am loving teaching him things. I hope to be able to do a video like this someday. I guess I could do one now, but Jingle Bells ain't exactly the coolest thing I've ever heard. Though I did play it with power chords and my son thought that was way cooler. Hey, when you're my age, anytime a teenager tells you something is cool, it's a treat! ;-}
I don't even care if I'm not a fan of A7X, this is one of the most wholesome videos I've seen on RUclips in a LONG time!
poor neighbors
Carlos Pereira fuuck hahaha
You mean lucky neighbors
I would pay good money to be Mike's neighbor
They live in the jungle, no neighbours
i think, they dint have neighbors.
Passing those skills along to the next generation. What a lucky little dude having a teacher/Dad like that!
this is a joy to watch..every once in a while i find and watch this..
Wish we could get a redo of this, 11 years later. Something about seeing two drummers in sync, AND being father-son is just amazingly cool.
well, the son of the best drummer will be certainly the next best drummer good luck max !
Hey, Mike! Loved your work with Avenged Sevenfold. Keep up the awesome work! :D
omg look how proud he is of his son! thats true father son love right there!
wowwww father who is an idol and makes you proud..that is little Portnoy..your father is a world drummer legend and a role model for all drummers. and you are Portnoy's successor, son 🤜🤛❤
Parenting level Uberpro!!!!
that little kid looks like younger version of Arin
who?
Harry Hall arin illejay .. current a7x drummer
ryozaki leon Oh, I don't listen to a7x.
haha its alright... only for ur info..
Simply better than Arin
Mike,
I can only applaued you for this. As a drummer myself, I waited 18 years for this moment with my son. We sat down and played "pull me under", me on drums, him on guitar (he plays drums too). You have to have passion in life for music to understand what this moment means to a father. God bless you Mike for giving your son a space in time he will never forget. You're my idol for two reasons now.
Take care, and god bless brother.
Oz Amaro
something your son will never forget..an awesome time with dad..just spent today with my 6yr old jammin on his new electric guitar. now to get him some lessons.
I just realized me and Max Portnoy are the same age he was 11 in 2010 the year this video was made I was also 11 in 2010 never realized that lol
Who's watching this in late 2018/2019
The best n great father in the world
I got to open for DT on the IMW tour and now teaching my 6 yr old (7now) there is no better feeling in the world than to see ya kids embrace the craft...The greatest accomplishment in life is kids...when they do that!..all the better
that' means be a good father , to take the time to teach what you do to your son . i love it
It makes me sick seeing Dream theater without Livin'n'kickin'Mike Portnoy...
Neighbors: "Damn! I swear, things got TWICE as loud this year!!" As a dad, this is the most adorable thing I've ever seen. As a musician, MAN that kid is a drumming MONSTER!! You go Max!!! :)
9 years ago... Now Max is a great drummer and daddy Portnoy can be so proud of it! 🤘
of all the years i've been following you as a mentor throughout my drumming career this is the best i've seen you at ^_^
Look at mike's face, so proud of his son :D
better than lars jajajja
+naranjajordison Can you believe they put lars on a top ten list at number four at watchmojo.com!! I couldn't believe it when I ran across it here on youtube!
- RascoCS - I didn't mean that he wasn't good, but I didn't think he would ever be in a top five on any list! They mentioned the way he played was in perfect with James's playing but didn't think that was usually considered in a "top" list of anything!
Isn't that the most important thing? I can imagine a lot of other drummers playing in Metallica and not being able to hold back and let the song breathe in the same way that Lars does. Yes, it's simple, but the best drummers are the one's that play(ed) for the song rather than for themselves or the other drummers or musicians that might listen. I'm watching a MP video so I obviously enjoy more involved drumming too, Rush etc.
Also, 80s and 90s lars was incredible, I think he was probably at his best around 98 to 00... whatever happened from 03 'til now? I don't know, but the 80s and 90s Lars was great. Especially considering how basic he was in '83 compared to where he was by '88 or '91.
This is very cool!! For a son to have i father like you. But for a father to look in tha mirror and see your own talent is just epic. Congrats mike. Awesomness right here!!
love you mike for keepin jimmys jam alive )
I still remember when my dad first showed me this video around the time I was 13-14. I’m now 27 and find myself coming back to it after realizing Max is now the drummer of Code Orange.
ahh so cute 👍👍👍
God bless You guys :)
Probably one of the coolest things I've ever seen.
Love it!
Just want to say that you are still Dream theater for me. One of the souls of dream theater and the songs that Dream theater make now aren't that good.
-Greetings from Norway
Halla😏
Mike looks so proud of his son :)
Can't wait til this kid grows up...if he keeps with music, just emagine the greatness that will come of it. foREVer
Que grande Mike and junior!! Felicitaciones!! Saludos desde Argentina!! Sos el mejor!!
Hey, if you like to watch kids play the drums then check out Avery Drummer and Jonah Rocks! Those kids and Max are Beast on a drum set!!
so, is now 2017 his son turn 18 ?
i like how mike stoped to show he wasnt playing the whole thing it was awesome
Nothing to say here, just watch and enjoy, that's the representation of my boy and me in life, MP you're one of the best drummers in history but a better human being and your son is following your footsteps just like my boy! So watch your next step!
2:34 XD
Fuck !!! very cooL, adopt me jajaja
He has the best teacher in the world. This made my day.
The best drum lesson a kid could possibly ask for.
Adopt me pls!
the kid plays better than that no talent hack in a7x that died
Idiot
Yeah, he's totally better then the person who came up with the drum track he's playing. Cause you've seen so many drummers incorporate a double ride piece in a song.
Zachary smith Well said.
Wow yeah hitting 2 rides in a song, that's awesome lol
Where do you get the room to criticize a Golden God drummer of the year award winner? Riddle me that?
Father Son goals, for sure doing this with my kid
Mike I remember sitting next to your dad at a DT concert at the Fillmore in Sf.. I remember he said that he proclaimed that you were a genius. I told my sister he was dead on and now that I see you grooming your son the genius continuous. Keep the sticks moving and the beat dropping. The Portnoys are gonna rock it into the next generation.
Thanks for sharing something personal like this! As a Dad...it is great to see. With a Dad like Portnoy he'll be an amazing man.
Thats awesome, Mike. Love it!!!!
Awesome! Can't wait to see this kid drumming in ten years. Already amazing.
You commented this 10 years ago. Lol
I think this is the best thing I've ever seen
How could anyone dislike this? those who dislike this video must have either family issues or simply have no ears. Mike, I'd be so proud, great to see one successful musician have some quality family time
Holy talk about like father like son holy this is epic please make more it is awesome for a drummer to c a rendition of a totally epic song and sound good without any other instruments XD
It shur is great to see his dad so proud of his son,,Great job both of you,,Keep it up max,,
Playing the drums is the family business of the Portnoy's, awesome :D. So cute they're playing together and share a ride cymbal, awwww :-)
A great father and his gifted son. Respect.
I'm imagining a drum battle between them! I don't know who would win! I think when Mike stops drumming, the music stays perfect. His son is awesome
Thats perfect man they were right on sync with each other
best dual drum cover i have ever seen
2 genios !!!! Portnoy for ever !!! saludos desde Argentina!!!
Max gets this and I have memories of hangin out in a shed with my dad while he was drunk and listens to GnR.....FML!
Your son is amazing. Mine is 15 year old and he plays drums for a while now with me. A7X is our favourite band but we are not so professional like you maybe in a few years.
The bond is unique...
A hug!
Okay I'm just going to say to this is literally Father and Son goals
Love the video dude. Awesome to see a Father and Son getting down to it like this! You should make more like this!
[from Brazil]
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, MIKE!!!
GREAT VIDEO FOR THIS DAY. I'M SHARING ON MY FACEBOOK!
I'm all smiles!! So freaking cool Mike!!
Hermosooooo video me encanta!!! :D
Deadset the cutest thing ever, I'm a huge fan of Max and Tallah these days and Mike well it's Portnoy ffs 👌 What a beautiful moment ❤️
Ive been playing drums for a year. Been playing metal for a little over 3/4ths of that year. Max's double bass is way better than mine good job bro
The spood dude and he's 6 which makes it crazier
sooooo cute ! i wish i could do a jam with my son in the future...just like you mike !
great play by max ! rock on !
eres un grande mike portnoy... saludoss desde colombia- Bogota
How could you not end up with a smile at the end of that?
in this video...the best drummer to ever set behind them AND the future best drummer to ever set behind a set
This brought a smile to my face
Aw that's so cute. You are such a great parent Mike. I really appreciate.
damn mike, you are one of the best drummers ive seen. im very proud i look up to The Rev and You as my heros. I hope i get to meet you one day :D
-Angel
Mike, words can't describe how incredibly awesome this is. You son is great! You are a genuine legend, phenom. Thanks for sharing!
FANTASTIC!!!
de tal palo tal astilla 2 genios felisitaciones
I wish my son could be like mike & max Portnoy...god job mike
Absolutely awesome man......
Excelente! Love Portnoy 💜