Åkerfeldt, Portnoy and Wilson (The supergroup)

eh... I'm not hyping or expecting to hear something conventional because I know how easily their output could differ from what I'm thinking it will sound like.  Basically, I'm not going to dwell on what I think it should sound like but rather take it for what it is when they finally release the album.

Being a fan of all three of these guys bands, this is an automatic buy for me, of course. Can't wait to hear it! What will it be called? AWP? WAP? PAW? 

^ Portnoy's not confirmed, so I'll stick with Porcupeth for the moment 

aginor wrote: harmonium.ro wrote: Porcupeth  Porcupetheater (more likely)

Why not WAP?
Or even PAW?

Man With Hat wrote: Collapsus wrote: A collaboration between Wilson and Akerfeldt isn't surprising and will be very great. However, I doubt that Portnoy will be involved because Steven Wilson never seemed to appreciate Dream Theater's music.   In a way, I think I'd prefer that.  Just not sure how Portnoy would fit in with the supposed "very experimental" nature of the project. I just think if it will be experimental there are better drummers for the job.   Though it would be interesting to see how he'd adapt to it. And either way, this does look and sound exciting.

Forgive me,
Dont want to start a "lets bash Portnoy again" thread but, from many interviews I've seen of Portnoy,
he IS into the same musics as Wilson and Akerfeldt and is an Audiophile as well.
(I get the feeling Wilson isn't into DT's music either, but we may be wrong . . .)

And I think Portnoys drumming in DT, Transatlantic, Neal Morse, OSI and now Avenged Sevenfold
are very diversive/distinct from each other. Especially OSI, even though they may have been
"tweaked" by Kevin Moore, I see no reason why Portnoy wouldnt like to expand his repertoire and
tackle new territory .
OSI "Memory Daydreams Lapses":


Making of:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBjX7XxDcWI

And . . . he's done Tributes to (Live and Studio) The Who, Rush, Iron maiden, Metallica, The Beatles
and Led Zeppelin. I've noticed he does his best to emulate each Drummer. 
Note: I did not mention Liquid Tension Experiment, and John Arch because he plays a similar style
as DT.  "Redoux" on DT bonus tracks/etc., he adds his flavour to them as well.

Maybe Portnoy is doing what Wilson wished he had done, keeping his mouth shut .
If with or without Portnoy, I am very much looking forward to it, AND Akerfeldt's "Acoustic" Album!

By the way, for those not familiar: Listen to OSI's "Blood" album and the Track "Stockholm" with
Akerfeldt on vocals and Porky Trees "Gavin Harrison" on Drums (Gavin plays entire album).
Gives you a taste in the unexpected .



Edited by MAVIII - June 07 2010 at 23:35

npoczynek wrote: Whether or not Portnoy is involved, I'm happy to hear that the Akerfeldt/Wilson combination is definitely happening. Off the top of my head I can't think of any other upcoming project I'm more excited about.

OH THANK GOD. I swear to god, I hope they don't let him ruin this project with his overly meticulous drumming.

I'm excited about this.

Wilson + Akerfeldt + (and maybe Portnoy) = A guaranteed buy!

I sure hope Portnoy isn't involved. He's just one more in the line of boring, so-called "progressive" drummers.