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Originally Posted by killer_roach

My only reason for even marginally siding with him is I'd take him over James LaBrie any day. Then again, Portnoy was the one who originally insisted on making LaBrie the lead singer, so maybe it's a wash and I should just root for casualties.

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it's just the whole thing about suing bandmates over a trademark after he willfully left to play elsewhere, I don't see a reason why he can't just leave them be

I'm pretty sure the instant you file a lawsuit over your music your creativity and passion dry up and wither anyhow.

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Originally Posted by Lameboy19

it's just the whole thing about suing bandmates over a trademark after he willfully left to play elsewhere, I don't see a reason why he can't just leave them be

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But he didn't willfully leave to play elsewhere. He willfully played elsewhere, thought the band should take some time off, they decided they were going to record a new album anyway, so he then left. That's pretty much undisputed at this point.

And, to be honest, after hearing A Dramatic Turn Of Events, I can see why Portnoy thought they needed a break. They just sounded stale.

EDIT: Portnoy has given some more information... no lawsuit was filed, just a notice of summons between him and the other members of the band. From the sounds of things, it's mostly bookkeeping sort of crap, but the lawyers have gotten involved.

http://www.mikeportnoy.com/forum/tm....page=6#2711506

Oh Portnoy, you so craaaaaazy.

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Originally Posted by franticfish

sweeeeeet.

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Indeed, can't wait for some new stuff. I didn't have the demos, so I grabbed them from the page yesterday.

I've realized that The Velvet Underground is an acquired taste. I've worked at acquiring it by starting out with "Heroin". I found it appealing...until the last minute and a half. Distortion city, man.

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Originally Posted by RosaFloydGuy

I've realized that The Velvet Underground is an acquired taste. I've worked at acquiring it by starting out with "Heroin". I found it appealing...until the last minute and a half. Distortion city, man.

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If you're not yet a fan of distortion, you're much better off starting with Loaded for The Velvet Underground.

Thanks, I'll try that. I'm just trying to expand my musical tastes, and I figured TVU would be an important part of it.

Oh, The Velvet Underground is definitely essential listening, but the band's best album isn't the easiest one to get into. It should be easier to digest The Velvet Underground & Nico after Loaded, though.

the kids these days are ****ed. everything they do is online now