Drummer Mike Portnoy (photo) was surprised when Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante entered the stage during Dream Theater\'s concert at the Congress Theater in Chicago, Illinois last Saturday night, March 18.\"[Both drummers] dueled each other, went through various covers ranging from Twisted Sister, Van Halen, Slayer, Iron Maiden and many more. It was the best solo I have ever seen (Lars [Ulrich of Metallica] should have been there taking notes). We were also treated to a Majesty song and a \"Falling into Infinity\" outtake. Utterly amazing.\"
As previously reported on Drummerszone: Mike Portnoy will be teaming up with guitar shredder Paul Gilbert (Racer X, ex-Mr.Big), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, David Lee Roth), and Gary Cherone (Van Halen, Extreme). Dubbed Amazing Journey, the musicians will pay tribute to The Who by playing three very special shows across America.
In related new: Dream Theater\'s very last show of the band\'s 20th Anniversary Tour 2005/2006 at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Saturday, April 1 will be recorded and filmed for an upcoming 20th anniversary DVD and CD release.
The band are continuing to tour in support of their latest album, \"Octavarium\", which came out in June 2005.
