Originally published in Fireworks magazine 48 · November 2011
Derek Sherinian interview (excerpt)
InterviewDerek Sherinian1 min read
Phil Ashcroft: The weird thing here at High Voltage is that you play with Black Country Communion and then Dream Theater play immediately after you.
Derek Sherinian: We just played a show together at Bospop a couple of weeks ago and it was really great seeing the guys, I get on great with everyone still and I’m really proud of their success and proud to have been part of the Dream Theater legacy. It certainly hasn’t done my career any harm, so it’s all good.
PA: Were you surprised when Mike [Portnoy] left?
DS: There’s always been tension between the members and Mike talked about leaving even back when I was in the band, but when he actually did it I was a little bit surprised. It was great seeing them this week and they seemed to be very happy with Mike Mangini. I talked to Mike [Portnoy] as well and he’s very excited with all of his doings, so I think it worked out for the better.