I seriously can't listen to some people here... Mike Portnoy have recorded with A7X because their drummer died and he was a big fan of Portnoy, so I think this was natural reaction to accept A7X proposition. I don't give a fuck where Mike plays, unless it's not some big pop shit. He is one of the best drummers in the world without a boubt.
Rachel Douglass lol Im a hardcore a7x and rev fan but even I can acknowledge Portnoy's greatness, I would probably give Portnoy a slight edge, but its debatable
A slight edge? As far as all the records the Rev recorded vs. all the other Portnoy recorded, Portnoy has a far better fundamental understanding that most drummers, he's on another level in regards to A7X, and he helped make one of their best records at the same time. Both are amazing drummers though, and the Rev wasn't exactly a normal drummer.
True. I'm a drummer. And I tend to show off on stage (I play at a youth group of 100 people). And this past week I got a call to play for a church of 3k and I know I'm gonna over do it most likely it's called getting into it and having fun. Hell they even are giving me a drum solo and I'm gonna do some double bass shit that's needed but. Its all In fun my friend,
Sadly not every drummer...I have a band and my drummer is just a robot playing simple time signatures not doin anything special, like he doesn't even move...
It's great to see Mike enjoying himself so much. Mike got to see the love A7X fans have for him and the Rev. Sure this is easier than DT but look at the fun Mike has. Mike's new projects will our minds and I'm hoping DT can rebound from such a loss.
Just a badass drummer that has been in the game for 34+ years, mind you was THE drummer for Dream Theater, having fun and that's what it's all about. Your drumming sounds fucking awesome in this song.
I'm both an A7X fan and a DT fan. What I have to say is, if he's happy here... we as his fans should support him as a musician where ever he goes. Not hate him for his personal decisions. Its a great thing he's doing for a7x. They lost a brother, but gained a new one. Somewhere up there... Jimmy "The Rev" is smiling. :)
Por mim Mike Portnoy estaria no Avenged Sevenfold até hoje, tive a oportunidade de ver-lo de perto em 2010 com o Avenged Sevenfold porém a única vez que o vi... um dos melhores bateristas de todos os tempos. #HAIL
This almost takes the drum track out of the context, which makes the verse sound...almost easy. Also; I can't decide which one is grater force in nature; Mikes talent, or Mikes show off. Awesome performance, no matter which one wins!
I love Portnoy, but any time I think of him playing with A7X it always reminds me of that uncle you have who smokes weed with you in the garage because he just went through a divorce and he's trying to show that's still cool.
***** Lol he sure did find a conviently extremely popular band. I mean they're headlining a lot this year, in fact I think every live show they play this year they headline.
***** To be fair, he didn't quit Dream Theater then join A7X. He joined A7X and later realized he wanted to quit DT (or at least put them on an indefinite hiatus).
Although Portnoy could have been a great addition to A7X, A7X made the right move to not make him permanent. A7X's name would have been ruined. Instead of being known as " the next Metallica" or "the next big thing", A7X will be simply referred to as "Mike Portnoy's post DT band", had Portnoy stayed permanent..
Lucas Schtargloff Unfortunately, due to the shitty music taste of people nowadays, A7X is far from being the "next thing". However, A7X is the closest thing to "the next Metallica" or even "modern-day Metallica" since they're possibly the only modern metal band that is still hugely active and has good fanbase
@@hellrose18 I don't know what's true or what's false about all of those rumour back in the day, but one thing I certainly sure is they perfectly fit together musically
cara...o ki vcs acabaram de ver foi nada mais nada menos ki o melhor batera do mundo!!!Grande Mike!!!Faz falta no Dream Theater!Desejo toda felicidade pra ele no Avenged!!!
Desdinova he's not a douche, he's a talented drummer and respected the fuck outta the Rev enough to stick with the demos for Nightmare, for the most part
@@zachgraham6543 meaning Mike CAN be a bit of a douche..it's no big dead so mellow out, dude and I have been listening to Mike since 89 and admire him a lot
Are you kidding? Portnoy got these guys through for the Nightmare album tour since Jimmy's unfortunate passing. Its when they hired Ilejay for Hail to tge King, thats when it went downhill with their music in my opinion. Nothing will beat what they had before and Portnoy killed it!
Come on guys, give him a little credit. IMO, Arin is not that bad. Do you think A7X choose him to be their drummer for no reason ?? He's one of a great drummer. He's just still a young man. You should listen to Not Ready To Die and Carry On. Arin is quite badass on that song. And he also played Save Me on live performance in 2011, which is it's one of A7X' "BIG" song. And he nailed it. That was an awesome performance by Arin.
Arin es un excelente baterista, simplemente las canciones del disco que él grabó no necesitaban de una ejecución extraordinaria. El estilo del disco Hail to the king requería una ejecución en batería sencilla. Pero si ves los conciertos donde Arin ejecuta las otras canciones te darás cuenta que es un maestro. Incluso, toca Save Me en concierto, una canción bastante compleja y aun así la ejecuta limpiamente.
I seriously can't listen to some people here... Mike Portnoy have recorded with A7X because their drummer died and he was a big fan of Portnoy, so I think this was natural reaction to accept A7X proposition. I don't give a fuck where Mike plays, unless it's not some big pop shit. He is one of the best drummers in the world without a boubt.
Moto Venom mike portnoy is amazing
+Super Buu Mystic Gohan absorbed THE REV IS WAY BETTER
Rachel Douglass lol Im a hardcore a7x and rev fan but even I can acknowledge Portnoy's greatness, I would probably give Portnoy a slight edge, but its debatable
+Super Buu Mystic Gohan absorbed i see what you mean
A slight edge? As far as all the records the Rev recorded vs. all the other Portnoy recorded, Portnoy has a far better fundamental understanding that most drummers, he's on another level in regards to A7X, and he helped make one of their best records at the same time. Both are amazing drummers though, and the Rev wasn't exactly a normal drummer.
Don't know why or what, but I absolutely love his druming, we can FEEL
Technically not his drumming. The Rev wrote it, Portnoy just recorded it.
Excuse me, I meant his way of playing drums ^^
Krematoria France He likes to play like that because he is on stage, you spastic! Just like every drummer on stage!
True. I'm a drummer. And I tend to show off on stage (I play at a youth group of 100 people). And this past week I got a call to play for a church of 3k and I know I'm gonna over do it most likely it's called getting into it and having fun. Hell they even are giving me a drum solo and I'm gonna do some double bass shit that's needed but. Its all In fun my friend,
Sadly not every drummer...I have a band and my drummer is just a robot playing simple time signatures not doin anything special, like he doesn't even move...
I kinda love how he improvizes on live sessions adding more and more stylistic drum play, not just repeating the record track
Just like when Jimmy Hendrix played live…
Never the same solo twice
Ahhh... he did such a good job in this band. Loved it all the way. He leaved his signature every where.. top notch!!
MP is so comfortable with those beats he's improvising around almost every single section change
What a legend! Massive kudos. Jimmy would be proud.
I think its ridiculous people trying to put a tag on who is the best drummer! Clearly Mike is a god, but Jimmy will always be my favourite drummer
I just think he will always be the best for a7x. He gave them a crazy edge that i don't think can be emulated. I do like Mike and Brooks in this band.
foREVer
Brooks is the best for me...but each to their own
sammason189 you're opinion is shit lol
The REV is the best for A7X but Mike has much better technique
You can see the love and passion with every swing of the stick, Jimmy would be proud.
0:28 AWWW this reminded me of someone we all miss))
That's why he did it coz of mike was his fav drummer.
Justin Bieber or Lil pep?
It's great to see Mike enjoying himself so much. Mike got to see the love A7X fans have for him and the Rev. Sure this is easier than DT but look at the fun Mike has. Mike's new projects will our minds and I'm hoping DT can rebound from such a loss.
Greatest metal drummer on the planet right there.
Just a badass drummer that has been in the game for 34+ years, mind you was THE drummer for Dream Theater, having fun and that's what it's all about. Your drumming sounds fucking awesome in this song.
this drum beat seams so simple after watching him with dream theater!
You think? lol
@@jhamilton1007 in fact, simpler than dream theater’s 🤪
I mean it’s fairly simple excluding the first part, other than that the song is pretty easy compared to the other songs mike wrote for Nightmare
Avenged Sevenfold is not progressive metal band ok?
@@gamalzainf never said they were?
Portnoy, I have mad respect for you. I love you for all you've done for Avenged. This man deserves the most respect possible. :)
Nunca mais ninguém tocou com essa alegria na batera do A7X depois do Mike
Made this song come to life. You felt that energy.
Looks like he's having a lot of fun with this song
you are, and will always be my most famous badass drummer, sir!
This dude can play any songs on this planet. Salut
This is a man havein pure, uncorrupted fun whilst totally dominating his instrument. Gotta love it
2:25 oh you want some too? lol
SAMPPA FATE SMASHING!!! 💪
I choked on my coffee at that part lik
Suomi perkele
You can see why The Rev looked up to Portnoy, He is a sick drummer!
I'm both an A7X fan and a DT fan.
What I have to say is, if he's happy here... we as his fans should support him as a musician where ever he goes. Not hate him for his personal decisions.
Its a great thing he's doing for a7x. They lost a brother, but gained a new one.
Somewhere up there... Jimmy "The Rev" is smiling.
:)
Mike inspires me.I play drums like i do,cause he teach me allot of what i know.Thank you Mike.
I love portnoy because of his impeccable phrasing. His fills and beats are so fluid
spitted 5 times on this track
as Petrucci once refered to him... "Mike the camel" = D
6 times
@@madmannolen even has the spit cover for his equipment lol
Nice call coach
Por mim Mike Portnoy estaria no Avenged Sevenfold até hoje, tive a oportunidade de ver-lo de perto em 2010 com o Avenged Sevenfold porém a única vez que o vi... um dos melhores bateristas de todos os tempos.
#HAIL
Love this drum line!
This almost takes the drum track out of the context, which makes the verse sound...almost easy. Also; I can't decide which one is grater force in nature; Mikes talent, or Mikes show off. Awesome performance, no matter which one wins!
Love his facial expression at 3:34, like "Wow, am I really this awesome? Hell yeah I am" best expression ever :D
I love Portnoy, but any time I think of him playing with A7X it always reminds me of that uncle you have who smokes weed with you in the garage because he just went through a divorce and he's trying to show that's still cool.
*****
Lol he sure did find a conviently extremely popular band. I mean they're headlining a lot this year, in fact I think every live show they play this year they headline.
***** He's that old uncle that is still way cooler and waaaaay more talented :D
***** To be fair, he didn't quit Dream Theater then join A7X. He joined A7X and later realized he wanted to quit DT (or at least put them on an indefinite hiatus).
+Major Harper More like the cool uncle who walks in on you and you friends " blazing it " and continues to completely school the fuck out of the guys.
che played just a while with them after Jim death because che was Jim's favourite drummer lol
You sir, deserve a medal.
THANK YOU
it doesnt matter on which band ..
he is just amazing :D
2:26 Cymbal:"You haven't hit me yet!!! HAHAHA!"
Mike: "Oh yeah? *stick his tongue at the cymbal* Do you like that?"
best portnoy video yet !
U r the one that inspired me to drum. U r my favorite drummer :)
Although Portnoy could have been a great addition to A7X, A7X made the right move to not make him permanent. A7X's name would have been ruined. Instead of being known as " the next Metallica" or "the next big thing", A7X will be simply referred to as "Mike Portnoy's post DT band", had Portnoy stayed permanent..
''A7X known as the next metallica or the next big thing'' lmao! sure man, sure...
Lucas Schtargloff Unfortunately, due to the shitty music taste of people nowadays, A7X is far from being the "next thing". However, A7X is the closest thing to "the next Metallica" or even "modern-day Metallica" since they're possibly the only modern metal band that is still hugely active and has good fanbase
Reevo Navarro Herwibowo have you heard five finger death punch?
Magic Hippo most people that listen to a7x probably heard of them, but are we really going to compare them to Avenged Sevenfold
Kevin Lee death punch's vocalist is definitely better
For the longest time I thought Mike was fat
Mau_514 same
Same dude. I think it was because of his last name. Before I saw him, every time I heard ‘Portnoy’ it sound like a chubby guy name, no offense
To me he looks exactly how his name sounds
There aren’t too many fat metal drummers.
only playing drums makes you slim and strong
He is one of the best drumers , he can destroyed baby , awesome vid
I love how you can hear the crowd singing along with Shadows in the background.
WHAT A BEAST! 2:33
R.I.P THE GREATEST DRUMMER EVER JIMMY "THE REV" SULLIVAN
Thanks!
Sick chops Mike!!!!!
1:40 when you want to do a dreamtheater fill in but you forgot this is avenged sevenfold.
I think so. Lol
2:33 is a better example with the octobans since The Rev never used them lol
@@jd0879 bullshit. You have no idea about KnifeMaster
That catch at 3:04 though! hahah
It's called a cymbal choke.
I love playing this song on drums u can have so much fun with it
Wow just amazing
he is a true lord os drums. So many nie detail on his playing and also that tombourine hit at 3:22. He is amazing as always.
Mike portnoy is literally one of the only drummers alive adequate enough to fill in for the rev.
Agree. Their playstyle is similar since Portnoy is Rev’s favorite. Sadly the A7X guy get rid of him.
@@alwan1414he was never an answer official member. He knew and the band knew that he would just do the recording and tour for the album at the time
@@hellrose18 I don't know what's true or what's false about all of those rumour back in the day, but one thing I certainly sure is they perfectly fit together musically
Brooks is doing an amazing job tho
OMG!!!! I'm in love. You are amazing! !!!! Love you! !!!
DUDE UR GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
I see a man enjoying himself, but yet I see a man who can't play what he can play best
Where exactly? And even if, I think he's just jamming and not even concentrating. This is just warm up material compared to DT stuff
foda foda foda o cara e muito foda meu.
cara...o ki vcs acabaram de ver foi nada mais nada menos ki o melhor batera do mundo!!!Grande Mike!!!Faz falta no Dream Theater!Desejo toda felicidade pra ele no Avenged!!!
SO AWESOOOOME!!!
watching this after watching dance of eternity is hilarious
+Dave Mustard Night and day my friend
+Dave Mustard Sure thing, this is the true work of art, comparing to shitty dance of eternity.
Sergey Gridnev lol ok then
he was probably like "man, this is so relaxing... not even sweating" haha
+insomniacidiot True xD
Well welcome to the F*cking
family. Mr. Portnoy!
i love how he is having fun ahahah i love portnoy and the rev :D
that was nice ♥ i love u mike
sorry guys but Portnoy can and has played any song out there. Hes a douche at times but overall is just a fun loving kid!..albeit a very talented kid!
Desdinova he's not a douche, he's a talented drummer and respected the fuck outta the Rev enough to stick with the demos for Nightmare, for the most part
grow the fuck up kid and go back to ya fat mommas basement
@@zachgraham6543 meaning Mike CAN be a bit of a douche..it's no big dead so mellow out, dude and I have been listening to Mike since 89 and admire him a lot
2:27 "Im gonna crash you bitch" face.... Pure Mike!!!
Mike portnoy so incredible and rawkk🎉
the best drummer ever !
I wish him back to Dream Theater :(
He is not going back unfortunately but the new dt album is a masterpiece and especially on the drums.
and I hope he becomes a permanent drummer avenged
@@ervandasyn7717 its brooks btw
It aint happening he don't wanna talk about it. He doin his new stuff and hope he is loving it. 👍
Brooks better than portnoy, in my opinion
I like his drumming, I don't like the spitting, it grosses me out. but other then that I love this guy.
There´s a reason why he has the nickname "The lama"
@@chrisrebellius even Petrucci has the spit cover for his amp lol
mike portnoy one of the best
The very best one!!!!!
I wish him back to a7x :(
they have a really good drummer. He is such a gift there is nothing to complain about
@@gregtheflyingwhale6480 so true
Thank you MIKE, but lets give alot of credit to the REV for making the song!
Actually, mike wrote a big part of the song
Just looks so effortless. Makes me wanna learn to play drums
Mike was God of drum and The rev was my favorite drummer
I think this is still is a great example of great musician in the wrong band. I like A7X but them and MP where not meant to be
Are you kidding? Portnoy got these guys through for the Nightmare album tour since Jimmy's unfortunate passing. Its when they hired Ilejay for Hail to tge King, thats when it went downhill with their music in my opinion. Nothing will beat what they had before and Portnoy killed it!
he looks like osama bin laden
And you look like what...crackhead kkk
Osama bin tatting
Well, i think the white of his eyes are similar.
Leonardo Fernandes lmao wtf
he ate him and shat him out for breakfast
Awesome!!
yes mike!
He looks like LIMBAD(magician from Indonesia)
no, he look like arturo vidal with long hair
Anjir malah mbahas limbad 😂😂😂😂
bangsat malah sampe limbad wkwkw
ngakak bangsad
Wkkwkw.. Iya cuk bener.. Kalau diliat liat.. Hahaha
3:35 huh ,where am I?
So easy for him 😂
Best metal drummer/technical drummer actively touring.
i want his snare so badly it sounds amazing.
poor crash lol
Because the camera quality is bad
it's because it's spining!
Because he's noob player 😂
This was during Mike's midlife crisis apparently
No Adrenaline Mob was his midlife crisis
Two best drummers to live portnoy and the rev
Masterpiece
no matter wat jimmy is the best
Favorite drummers
1. The Rev
2. Mike Portnoy
3. Brooks Wackerman
Worst drummer
1. Arin Ilejay
Dude arin sucks. The others kick ass though.
Come on guys, give him a little credit. IMO, Arin is not that bad. Do you think A7X choose him to be their drummer for no reason ?? He's one of a great drummer. He's just still a young man.
You should listen to Not Ready To Die and Carry On. Arin is quite badass on that song. And he also played Save Me on live performance in 2011, which is it's one of A7X' "BIG" song. And he nailed it. That was an awesome performance by Arin.
Same
Arin es un excelente baterista, simplemente las canciones del disco que él grabó no necesitaban de una ejecución extraordinaria. El estilo del disco Hail to the king requería una ejecución en batería sencilla. Pero si ves los conciertos donde Arin ejecuta las otras canciones te darás cuenta que es un maestro. Incluso, toca Save Me en concierto, una canción bastante compleja y aun así la ejecuta limpiamente.
omg omg omg he's amazing
I can't believe it has been 7 years already. I've played a lot of A7X and drank lots of beers since then.
This is Portnoy's midlife crisis
+JimmyIronballs one of the greatest drummers got over it and played with a7x, yet, a petty metal elitist still says shit.
Jimmy is Better !! ALOT
nope :P
-_- he's so much better! RIP the rev!
Rushat Hajare the rev wishes he were portnoy.
i don't think so -_-
Rushat Hajare you don't know Shit about drums bro. You don't know Shit about music either if you think the rev was better.
Mike is the best
Mike always looks like hes having fun when he plays drums
Why are you such a BOSS Mike Portnoy?!
Awesome
Great job MP! Executed with such ease and precision~ Thanks for sharing with the fans!!!
Best drummer in the world mike portnoy
Legend
OMG i really love how his kit sounds O.o
Respect to him
mike is a great drummer.