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Originally Posted by DC11GTR
Me too. Not sure why he'd feel the need to have 5 years off. One would've been plenty. There's not a drummer on the planet that will fit the role, regardless of how much better they are then Mike.
Exactly. That point is stated enough. Mangini is a much better drummer than Portnoy. But Portnoy was more than just a drummer. He was the primary band spokesperson, he wrote about half the lyrics, he co-produced everything. He was in charge of their video releases, and the setlists. In essence, he was the band's leader. I don't know if Petrucci can do all those duties and I don't think anyone else in the band wants to.