Mike Portnoy

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Modern Drummer
Dec 1, 2024

“Under A Glass Moon” Transcription by Marc Atkinson

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Marc Atkinson
May 1, 2024

Mike Portnoy The Winery Dogs and the Power of III

Mike Portnoy must be the busiest drummer in the business. He is an active touring and recording member of no less than ten different bands, and he does some sideman work. In the 12 years since he left Dream Theater…

By Mark Griffith
Apr 30, 2023

What Song Are You Working on Now?

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Modern Drummer
Sep 1, 2020

New Releases by Kyle Crane, The BBB, Flav Martin, MewithoutYou, The Neal Morse Band, and more

New releases featuring Jerry Marotta, Bernie Dresel, Mike Portnoy and more

Modern Drummer
Mar 27, 2019
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Next to None’s Max Portnoy

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Story and photo by Mike Haid
Mar 28, 2018

The 50 Greatest Drummers of All Time

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Entries written by Adam Budofsky, Michael Dawson, and Michael Parillo
Feb 1, 2018

PROGPOWER USA XVIII

The Progressive-Metal Festival Heats Up in the Heart of Atlanta

Text and photos by Mike Haid
Dec 28, 2017

Mike Portnoy

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Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

November 2010 - Volume 34 • Number 11

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Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2010

October 2007 - Volume 31 • Number 10

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Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2007

April 2007 - Volume 31 • Number 4

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Modern Drummer
Apr 1, 2007
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July 2005 - Volume 29 • Number 7

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Modern Drummer
Jul 1, 2005

June 2004 - Volume 28 • Number 6

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Modern Drummer
Jun 1, 2004
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