mike portnoy

Happy Birthday today (April 20) to drummer Mike Portnoy. He’s 50. Portnoy is the former drummer/co-founder of Dream Theater and he currently performs with The Winery Dogs. Also celebrating is keyboardist Craig Frost (Grand Funk Railroad, Bob Seger) who turns 69.

For the first time ever, Mike Portnoy performed Dream Theater's '12 Step Suite' live while aboard the Cruise to the Edge with a cast of guest musicians.

Twisted Sister will forever be remembered for their amazing career, but drummer Mike Portnoy told us the exclusive story of Twisted’s 'sad ending.'

At Metal Allegiance‘s show in Anaheim, Calif., on Jan. 20, one of the highlights was a rendition of Metallica's "Disposable Heroes" in honor of Cliff Burton.

Fans have voted Mike Portnoy as the Best Drummer of the Year in the 6th Annual Loudwire Music Awards.

Mike Portnoy will play under the moniker Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress at the PowerProg USA Festival, but says that's not a new band, but rather an event.

Happy Birthday today (April 20) to drummer Mike Portnoy. He’s 49. Portnoy is the former drummer/co-founder of Dream Theater and he currently performs with The Winery Dogs. Also celebrating is keyboardist Craig Frost (Bob Seger, Grand Funk Railroad) who turns 68.

Mike Portnoy has received a wealth of accolades over the years praising his drumming, but he doesn't even consider himself to be a great drummer.

Mike Portnoy has gone on record to say that not only is Ulrich talented, but his drumming is "invaluable."

Nothing says metal like a Hello Kitty drum kit with four pieces.

How good were you at drums by age 8? Mike Portnoy heaps praise on this youngster for his covers of two Dream Theater tracks.

Get the lowdown from Mike Portnoy on The Winery Dogs' next album, a mystery metal project he's working on, Metal Allegiance and this year's Dog Camp.