Mike Portnoy unveils new band
Drummer lifts lid on Adrenaline Mob
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Mike Portnoy has unveiled details of his brand new project, take a look below for more.
Portnoy, who is racking up time in the studio at a mind boggling rate since leaving Dream Theater last year, announced on his Twitter page that his latest venture features Symphony X vocalist Russell Allen, guitarists Mike Orlando (Sonic Stomp) and Rich Ward (Fozzy/Stuck Mojo), and bassist Paul DiLeo.
The band will be called Adrenaline Mob and the yare currently working on their debut album, with a live performance coming in New York later this month.
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