Category Archives: Virgil Donati

Back from Oz

Here’s an update from Derek following the Planet X North American/Australian Tour. Hello Friends, We just got back from a great tour of the East Coast US, and Australia. We multi tracked the last night of the tour in Melbourne, … Continue reading

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L.A. Planet X shows this week!

There are 3 new shows where Planet X will be performing on May 15th, 16th and 17th. They have been posted in the tour dates section. Also, for you die-hard fans, here is the Planet X Set List for 2001 … Continue reading

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Updates / Planet X to hit the studio!

Rather slow updates have been happening in the Planet X world since a lot of the band members have been busy with their own projects. Derek recently finished his solo album (which has been getting a lot of praise) entitled … Continue reading

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Update from Derek

Hi Friends! Things have been very busy over here! my new Project with Ty Tabor and the Bissonette brothers is going great! We have only been together 10 days, and we have written 11 tunes, and have recorded HALF of … Continue reading

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Planet X LIVE on KNAC!

Be sure to check THIS out! Derek Sherinian, Virgil Donati and Tony MacAlpine get ready to hit the KNAC studios on Thursday, August 10th 2000 @ 9AM PT. Be sure to tune in! More details on the Planet X interview … Continue reading

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News from the New York Drum Show

Some people may have been checking out the messageboards on this one. Virgil recieved TWO (YES TWO!!) standing ovations after he played a variety of songs from the new album from Planet X, Universe. He first started playing “Her Animal” … Continue reading

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Virgil Donati at the New York Drum Show

We all know that Virgil is totally kicking ass on the new upcoming album. Here’s a chance to catch Virgil at the New York Drum show on April 30th. Notable drummers would also be Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Jojo Mayer … Continue reading

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“Planet X” news (Derek Sherinian)

Derek Sherinian’s solo project “Planet X” will be making its live debut on May 5th, 1999, at The Baked Potato in Hollywood, California. The stage will look like Derek’s keyboard riser, and the music will be all instrumental, hardcore progressive … Continue reading

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Derek Sherinian solo album

Derek Sherinian is currently working on his first (instrumental) solo album “Planet X”, which is set for release on July 13th, 1999 on Magna Carta. The album will feature bassist Tony Franklin, drummer Virgil Donati and guitarist Brett Garsed.

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