Mike Portnoy

Dream Theater Announce The Return Of Drummer Mike Portnoy
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2023

Dream Theater announces the return of drummer Mike Portnoy in a highly anticipated reunion. Find out more about this exciting news in the article. He joins longtime members, vocalist James LaBrie and keyboardist Jordan Rudess.

The Winery Dogs Release New Album 'III'
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2023

III follows in the paw steps of their first two albums, once again being self-produced by the band—Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan—and mixed by longtime band associate Jay Ruston. Even without radio airplay, videos for the first two songs to be released from the album—“Xanadu” and “Mad World, both directed by Vicente Cordero.

THE WINERY DOGS Release New Song 'Mad World'
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2023

Set for release February 3 on the band’s Three Dog Music label (via Burnside Distribution/The Orchard), III follows in the paw steps of their first two albums, once again being self-produced by the band—Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan—and mixed by longtime band associate Jay Ruston.

THE WINERY DOGS to Release New Album 'III' in February
by Michael Major - Nov 21, 2022

It’s been, well, a literal dog’s age since the vibrant powerhouse trio known as THE WINERY DOGS--RICHIE KOTZEN, MIKE PORTNOY, and BILLY SHEEHAN--marked their recording territory with new music. But now, following a seven-year break from the studio, THE WINERY DOGS are back in full force with their aptly named third album III.

John Petrucci Announces More Dates To Solo Tour
by Michael Major - Aug 9, 2022

The shows in Boston, MA (October 7th); New York, NY (October 13th) and Washington, DC (October 15th) were announced last month, and fans demanded more performances after learning that the tour would feature former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy and legendary bassist Dave LaRue all on the same stage.

John Petrucci Announces First Headlining Solo Tour
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2022

The historic tour will run through October and November and promises to be an unforgettable night of live musicianship. The first three shows are scheduled for Boston, MA (October 7th); New York, NY (October 13th) and Washington, DC (October 15th). The recently reunited all-female Meanstreak will be the special guest openers for the tour.

Sons of Apollo Will Perform at El Teatro Flores in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2021

Informamos que al no estar el mundo preparado aun para la vuelta de los shows de este tipo se reprograma el show de SONS OF APOLLO y la nueva fecha, esperamos definitiva, será el miércoles 12 de enero 2022.

Damon Johnson's New Album Out Tomorrow
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 18, 2021

Battle Lessons was recorded in Damon’s adopted hometown of Nashville, produced and mixed by multi-platinum producer/mixer, Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, Evanescence, Rush, Stone Sour and more).

DISTRICT 97 To Release New Live Album 'Screenplay'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 9, 2021

Chicago prog legends DISTRICT 97 will be releasing a new live album called “Screenplay” featuring well over 2 hours of music across 2 CDs on March 26, 2021!

DAMON JOHNSON & The Get Ready Debut New Video for 'Battle Lessons'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 13, 2021

Debuting today on Vevo, the new video for the title track to Damon Johnson and The Get Ready’s upcoming album, Battle Lessons, due out February 19, 2021 via Double Dragon Records.

Damon Johnson Announces New Band and Album 'Damon Johnson & The Get Ready'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 3, 2020

Today, internationally renowned guitarslinger, vocalist, songwriter, Damon Johnson announces the release of his new album Battle Lessons, due January 22, 2021 via Double Dragon Records.

Progressive Music Icons Dream Theater Has Announced the Creation of The Dream Theater Scholarship Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2020

Berklee College of Music and Dream Theater has announced the creation of the Dream Theater Scholarship Fund. In celebration of the band's 35th anniversary, Dream Theater and Berklee are creating a fund that will provide scholarship money to student musicians in need on an ongoing basis through the future.

Sons of Apollo Launch Video For 'Asphyxiation'
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 24, 2020

SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)—recently released their second studio album MMXX to much acclaim, before undertaking a successful North American headline tour. 

Sons Of Apollo Release New Album MMXX
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 17, 2020

SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ringing in the new decade with a sonic boom with their second studio album, appropriately titled, MMXX (pronounced: 20/20) – out now!

Sons Of Apollo Launch Video For 'Desolate July'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 10, 2020

SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ringing in the new decade with a sonic boom with their second studio album, appropriately titled, 'MMXX' (pronounced: 20/20).

Sons of Apollo Launch 'Fall to Ascend' Video
by Abigail Charpentier - Dec 13, 2019

SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in the new decade with a sonic boom with their second studio album, appropriately titled, 'MMXX' (pronounced: 20/20).

Sons of Apollo Announce New Album MMXX
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2019

SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in the new decade with a sonic boom with their second studio album, appropriately titled, MMXX (pronounced: 20/20).

Sons of Apollo to Ring in the New Decade with Second Studio Album
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 6, 2019

SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in the new decade with a sonic boom with their second studio album, appropriately titled, 'MMXX' (pronounced: 20/20).

Modern Prog Band District 97 To Tour In Support of New Album Release 'Screens'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 24, 2019

District 97 is undoubtedly the most musically adventurous rock band in the world to feature an American Idol Top 10 Female Finalist. For over a decade, this quintet from Chicago has melded an adventurous instrumental prowess with the look, sound, and stage presence of Leslie Hunt. Through world tours and a stream of studio and live releases, the band has garnered a worldwide fanbase; collaborating with John Wetton and drawing praise from Bill Bruford, Mike Portnoy and other rock luminaries along the way. Their forthcoming album “Screens” and its accompanying live show promises to be their most ambitious effort to date.

SONS OF APOLLO Announces 2020 'MMXX Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 21, 2019

SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--is currently finishing up their second album which will be released in January 2020, but they're not wasting any time in announcing the U.S. headlining “MMXX Tour” that will support it. The trek will launch January 24 in Pomona, CA and will take them around the world throughout the year. Tickets go on sale today at 12:00 PM local time.