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Mike Portnoy is not only an incredible drummer but he’s also an expert multi-tasker.   He is a founding member of Dream Theater, and has played with Avenged Sevenfold, Adrenaline Mob, and Flying Colors.   His hard work has definitely paid off because for a second straight year his drumming makes him perhaps the most popular drummer in the world. Portnoy won "Best Drummer" and "Best Progressive Drummer", in DRUM! magazine's 17th annual readers poll.  Over 9,000 fellow drummers voted in this poll, and what’s more honoring than receiving an award from your colleagues?

Got nothing to do this Saturday night?  Might I suggest to you a healthy serving of METAL? VH1 Classic’s “THAT METAL SHOW” airs a new episode Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11p.m. Already in their 10th season, “THAT METAL SHOW” has had a veteran line up of guest hosts since 2008. Some of the guests over the years have included: RUSH, DREAM THEATER, Vinnie Paul (PANTERA), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Chris Jericho (WWE SUPERSTAR/FOZZY), and Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR). Check out a clip of ("THAT METAL SHOW" below)