Sykes/Portnoy + Bassist TBA

**NOLA Bass** · #1 07-25-2011, 09:30 PM

Just saw some tweets from Eddie Trunk about a new band. It is a project featuring John Sykes on guitar/vocals (of Whitesnake, Blue Murder and Thin Lizzy fame) and Mike Portnoy ( former drummer for Dream Theater). The bassist is TBA. Curious as to who it might turn out to be. Who's out there on the market so to speak? I know Sykes worked with Tony Franklin, but he is playing in Kenny Wayne Shepherd's band.

jmac · #2 07-26-2011, 06:52 AM

Hmmm, I wonder is Tony Levin is busy.

**NOLA Bass** · #3 07-26-2011, 07:41 AM

According to Portnoy, they are working with a bassist already. Maybe can't announce due to some contractual stuff? He said it is in the vein of killer power trios.

I was trying to think of guys who might be available (Geezer, Newstead for exame) but maybe it is someone unexpected if they are keeping it quiet.

**NOLA Bass** · #4 07-26-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jmac

Hmmm, I wonder is Tony Levin is busy.

When is Tony Levin ever not busy!!!! ; ) Interesting thought and a good a guess as any, but the whole secretive thing makes me think we will all be surprised.

Catbuster · #5 07-26-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

When is Tony Levin ever not busy!!!! ; ) Interesting thought and a good a guess as any, but the whole secretive thing makes me think we will all be surprised.

That would be my best guess. Portnoy worked with him before on Liquid Tension Expiriment, and that turned out well.

FerryC · #6 07-26-2011, 12:22 PM

What about
Billy Sheehan
or Tony Franklin?

20db pad · #7 07-26-2011, 12:24 PM

Sarzo?

**powmetalbassist** · #8 07-26-2011, 12:30 PM

Sykes/Portnoy/Sheehan would be epic!

dannoman · #9 07-26-2011, 02:31 PM

Well, he has said that this band will be with nobody that he has worked with before, so that rules out Levin and Sheehan. Although. I would love to see Billy in that slot. And i cant honestly see Newsted in a band that will be compared to the 87 whitesnake either... Im anxious to find out who it is though

James Hart · #10 07-26-2011, 03:45 PM

I'd love to hear Doug Wimbish in that mix.

Rich L · #11 07-26-2011, 05:49 PM

If the bassist he's playing with doesn't work out, I'm available

**NOLA Bass** · #12 07-26-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich L

If the bassist he's playing with doesn't work out, I'm available

Ha! Sure enough!

jazzin0927 · #13 07-27-2011, 04:42 PM

Got a feeling Marco Mendoza.............Even though he is working with Whitesnake it seems up his alley.....

**NOLA Bass** · #14 07-27-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jazzin0927

Got a feeling Marco Mendoza.............Even though he is working with Whitesnake it seems up his alley.....

He is actually with Thin Lizzy now, and talked about how cool it was with a different feel than when Sykes was there. Otherwise, he'd have been my first thought.

rulyongo · #15 07-27-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by James Hart

I'd love to hear Doug Wimbish in that mix.

Wimbish would be Perfect!!!

MikeBass · #16 08-10-2011, 06:16 PM

OK....it's out....I'm playing with them......but keep it quiet....

fourstringgirl · #17 08-10-2011, 07:36 PM

Hugh McDonald just came off tour and probably has some time to kill...

MuzikMan · #18 08-10-2011, 07:42 PM

Maybe it's Fieldy!

Thundar · #19 08-10-2011, 07:54 PM

Dug Pinnick