MIKE PORTNOY: THE SHATTERED FORTRESS - Interview (PART 2 of 3)

ROCKHOK had an exclusive chat with Dream Theater mastermind MIKE PORTNOY during his European leg of the ‘Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress’ tour, in July 2017. In the second part, Mike tells about his fight against alcohol and the joy of being a family man.
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[@Eccentrics]

So much respect for Mike Portnoy. He is amazing.

[@donakiss475]

mike portnoy you are a music god i love you

[@johnSmith-ne5dh]

Mike is not only the best drummer and musician, he is a beautiful and amazing person. I really love his personality and musical abilities and wish him goodness for rest of his life

[@theadamblock]

The editing in these is fantastic

[@silverqumera]

I agree, by far the best interview I have seen of Mike. These guys really know how to do it the professional way!

[@rockhokonlinemusicchannel3395]

Thanks guys! We really put effort in this. Thanks for watching.

[@motopolak]

I love seeing Mike happy where he's at. As an old Dream Theater fan, I'm bummed there is no more "MP-influenced" DT material anymore but to be honest there is so much to choose from, so many albums and amazing songs to enjoy from '92 to '10. This interview is further proof of Mike's contentment and his professionalism in handling questions of his past. Love the editing and mixing as well!

[@beatsdddx]

The music is rich and powerful and they perform the material as if they wrote it.
Portnoy is a legend the spirit of DT is within him.

[@AnthonyAzarios]

This guy is a true inspiration to all the drummers out there \m/
(i didn't know it as filmed in the future 2107 ) minute 6:06

[@brianskinner5212]

Some day John Petrucci will open up about is barbecuing addiction.

[@vikramsubramaniam6699]

check the latest DT album interview, he actually did xD

[@tromboneman4517]

Brian Skinner, not even the worst addiction to have. I love barbecuing.

[@SebaProgre]

Hello. I come from the future. Mike is back in DT and the universe is in order again.

[@cramx3]

Awesome interview. The pep talk to Next to None was cool to see.

[@LeftHandShred2]

I love that Eric actually alt-picks the Glass Prison arpeggios, just like JP intended.

[@FanaticDrummer]

Mike is still one of my top 3 influences. Ever since I got my first swingstar kit and it came with that old ass Tama VHS lol I used to watch the ending solos constantly. First time I heard of MP and didnt even have access to DT music! :(

[@theredwriter]

Amazing interviews. Looking forward to part 3!

[@eddw2112]

KICK ASS JOB on this! Thanks!

[@ChrisOfRivia]

Holy shit best interview ever

[@OKCMark1]

It's obvious he really really regrets quitting Dream Theater. A future Liquid Tension Experiment would do him good.

[@jsk23198]

Mike is the best interview partner! Wow

[@AxelJVH97]

Is it me or the bass is slightly out of tune on The Glass Prison intro?

[@MuPuF]

"slightly", you are very nice ;)

[@Muglinnor]

The G string is out of tune LOL

[@Khobbyhobs]

I heard it too. I believe it was the effect the keyboard player was using actually.

[@AxelJVH97]

Kevin Hobson
I don't think so, I believe Diego is using that kind of "bell" effect for his keyboard, just like the one Jordan used on the studio.

[@ScarsUnseen24]

I noticed that also right away. Something is definitely a little out of tune.

[@chimetalx1962]

Great live footage!

[@AdamasOldblade]

To me... Dream Theater died with MP... I mean I really wish them well, I saw them without Portnoy once, and it was great...But I find myself always going back to only Portnoy included material when listening to them.

[@avengedsoul6661]

I just saw the show in Sydney last night, and holy shit, Eric Gillette is an absolute fucking weapon!

[@EricVera539]

So, is there goin to be a Live DVD from that show? (:

[@tomesilva36]

8:24 Spongebob! LOL

[@tonio3375]

Its so strange seeing Portnoy without Dream Theater (and vice versa)... I'm still bummed out that he left, even though it happened about 8 years ago

[@JoashSherwin]

He's back now

[@BestUsernameIGot]

Were they playing "Sweet Sweet Victory" on stage?

[@Arch_Stanton.]

Suomi mainittu

[@MsDream1979]

just MP could think to play drunk a dream theater song

[@nappasrampage1756]

Awesome shirt Mike! Who killed Laura Palmer?

[@tonylee7747]

Part three where?

[@samueljussen7519]

Non-alcoholic beer is so dangerous.

[@austinbramer558]

samuel jussen why

[@Kjutte1]

Arpeggio lines at 4:15 were disappointing

[@jeffboring103]

Love his playing. But as an alcoholic trying to get better... I don’t believe him for one second. He’s always / and still is an attention whore.
I don’t believe for one second he’s been sober.

[@joshuastam7704]

Alcoholism is not a disease, it's an achievement.

[@danox2676]

And the only existing drinkingproblem is not having a drink...

[@shaunsteele6926]

lol I can never get used to that ridiculous Dutch accent

[@fernandocaballerohn]

Oh, its non-alcoholic beer, ok. Bye.

[@klausesteinworth126]

FotografiaPorLuisFer HN I've never heard of it.

[@hybridkidakarolandomota420]

He's already mentally relapsed

[@danox2676]

@Khadann * 0.0% or 0.2% in dutch non alc. beer. Basically it's lemonade..