And now MP leaves Avenged Sevenfold. Kinda unexpected, despite him saying it was the plan all along.
Portnoy quits Dream Theater
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Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
Yes, the rumours are true...sadly my time with Avenged Sevenfold has come to an end...
The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without me...I had a great time with them throughout 2010, but it was their choice to end the relationship at the end of 2010 as was always the initial plan....
I had an awesome time on stage with the guys every night and have so many cool memories from the experience with them...I am proud to always be part of the A7X family and history.
I also adore the A7X fans and totally appreciate the way they welcomed me aboard and were so loving and supportive during my time with the band...thank you!
As far as my future, I am excited by the endless musical possibilities that lie ahead of me...my love for music runs very deep and my taste is very broad and ecclectic which will give me the chance to explore many different things and collaborate with many great friends and artists I admire and respect...
Happy Holidaze to you all and c-ya in the New Year,
MP
The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without me...I had a great time with them throughout 2010, but it was their choice to end the relationship at the end of 2010 as was always the initial plan....
I had an awesome time on stage with the guys every night and have so many cool memories from the experience with them...I am proud to always be part of the A7X family and history.
I also adore the A7X fans and totally appreciate the way they welcomed me aboard and were so loving and supportive during my time with the band...thank you!
As far as my future, I am excited by the endless musical possibilities that lie ahead of me...my love for music runs very deep and my taste is very broad and ecclectic which will give me the chance to explore many different things and collaborate with many great friends and artists I admire and respect...
Happy Holidaze to you all and c-ya in the New Year,
MP
FerretallicA
HMAS Slagdestroyer
Goreripper
Metal as fuck
Celestial-Todd
The Incredible Bulk
That makes for an interesting situation... he obviously thought there was a longer term plan with A7X, which is why he asked for time off from DT in the first place
Coming back now doesn't really solve the initial issue
Coming back now doesn't really solve the initial issue
I'm not sure about that. I think he might have hoped to run with them longer, but they said we'll reassess at the end of the year. I guess he still wants to flex his taste for playing in different bands, so will now try form another group, or something.
Goreripper
Metal as fuck
Goreripper
Metal as fuck
Now they've accused him of being too "press release happy" with regard to his leaving DT. What a pathetic bunch of wankers.
Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
Nah... that was a quote that may or may not have been taken out of context.
I think it is fair enough that they did not want to continue with MP...
Their press release sounds fine to me.
I think it is fair enough that they did not want to continue with MP...
Their press release sounds fine to me.
Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
For the past few months, we've been blessed with Mike Portnoy's talent and humanity. When Mike agreed to tour with us, it was only through the end of 2010. We always knew we'd need to find another solution for 2011 and beyond. And it's time for us to take that next step.
We know we are not ready to add another permanent member of Avenged Sevenfold. We don't know if we will ever be. But if we do, it will only be with someone who is not only a brilliant drummer, but also someone we've gotten to know well on the road and off, and who you the fans have had a chance to get to know, and hopefully accept. In other words, in this family, we take these steps together, band and our extended fan family.
We are lucky to be surrounded by so many friends, many of whom knew Jimmy very well personally, as well as our band and Jimmy's drumming talent and style. These friends have introduced us to several amazing drummers. We have decided to take one of them out starting in January. He will not be a member of a7x. He will be someone you and we are getting to know. Perhaps this drummer will be a fit. Perhaps not. One thing is for sure. Over time we will find someone who helps us continue our quest to make the music we love for the fans we love.
Mike and the band agree that can't be him. Why? Long before there was an Avenged Sevenfold, there were members of this band who looked up to Mike and, in Jimmy's case, learned a lot from watching Mike play. He is a brilliant writer, producer and of course drummer. Because of that, the world and we would always see it as Avenged Sevenfold with Mike Portnoy. We take a lot of pride in A7X being about something greater then any individuals. Its about the music, the fans and the friends and family we have as well as continuing our best friends legacy.
Please give whoever we try your love and support....and the benefit of the doubt. They won't be Jimmy. Who could be? But he will be himself, with his own special talents and creativity. And that's all we could ever look for.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for everything you've done to love and support us.
A7X
We know we are not ready to add another permanent member of Avenged Sevenfold. We don't know if we will ever be. But if we do, it will only be with someone who is not only a brilliant drummer, but also someone we've gotten to know well on the road and off, and who you the fans have had a chance to get to know, and hopefully accept. In other words, in this family, we take these steps together, band and our extended fan family.
We are lucky to be surrounded by so many friends, many of whom knew Jimmy very well personally, as well as our band and Jimmy's drumming talent and style. These friends have introduced us to several amazing drummers. We have decided to take one of them out starting in January. He will not be a member of a7x. He will be someone you and we are getting to know. Perhaps this drummer will be a fit. Perhaps not. One thing is for sure. Over time we will find someone who helps us continue our quest to make the music we love for the fans we love.
Mike and the band agree that can't be him. Why? Long before there was an Avenged Sevenfold, there were members of this band who looked up to Mike and, in Jimmy's case, learned a lot from watching Mike play. He is a brilliant writer, producer and of course drummer. Because of that, the world and we would always see it as Avenged Sevenfold with Mike Portnoy. We take a lot of pride in A7X being about something greater then any individuals. Its about the music, the fans and the friends and family we have as well as continuing our best friends legacy.
Please give whoever we try your love and support....and the benefit of the doubt. They won't be Jimmy. Who could be? But he will be himself, with his own special talents and creativity. And that's all we could ever look for.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for everything you've done to love and support us.
A7X
Spruce Goose
Then Goose me up woman!
Southy
Proud Brisbane Metaller
Celestial-Todd
The Incredible Bulk
Apparently there's chaos going on at Portnoy's forum. People going so far as threatening to "abandon" Dream Theater if they don't immediately "invite" Portnoy to rejoin
Personally, if I was the other guys in the band, I'd still be pissy and wouldn't allow him to come back like that
Personally, if I was the other guys in the band, I'd still be pissy and wouldn't allow him to come back like that
Celestial-Todd
The Incredible Bulk
I think that was actually about his "leaving" A7X. I can understand why they'd be pissy, they had probably come to a decision about announcing it and Portnoy likely spilled the beans early. He is a notorious attention / self-promotion whore
I don't think his leaving A7X would result in him wanting to rejoin DT so soon anyway. The guy needed time away from it, and not a whole lot of time has passed. I still think after they do an album and tour cycle with another guy, they will get back in talks with him.
Fanboys can be so fucking stupid.
Fanboys can be so fucking stupid.
FerretallicA
HMAS Slagdestroyer
hey FUCK YOU!! YOU DONT EVEN KNOW SHIT FROM YOUR OWN CLUE YOU STRUPID FUCKING GUY! DT 4EVARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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