Mike Portnoy - drums & percussion

LTE became a huge commercial success, selling far more then expected. This was not strange by any means. When you combine four of the world's best musicians Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess and Tony Levin, who all need no further introductions. in a studio they are bound to accomplish something great. Their creativity seems to have no limits, with LTE; they achieve something really spectacular, continuing with the same musical quality and celebrated musicianship. track titled "Acid Rain" is a real shredder with cool fast metal riffing, with a following jam. The compositions are at times crazy with complex time signatures and are often very similar to Dream Theater. The centerpiece is the almost 17- minute long "When the water breaks".liquid tension experement is the best what progrsessive rock has offer........