I look at it this was no matter what happens / happened. Wether steve is in or out you cant blame the band or anyone. Hes been pretty frekin sick the past 2 years, and the band has rolled on.
Honestly I look at is this way, and this is coming from a guy who considers steve a friend.
Nevermore was around before steve, Nevermore will be around with or without him. If he decided to leave the band so be it, if the band decided he wasnt the right fit so be it. We got an amazing album out of it, possibly nevermores best ever.
Warrel, Jim, Jeff, and Van need to look out for nevermore, Steve needs to look out for steve. No matter what happened IF anything has. Im sure when the time is right we will find out ....
Thinking about it we havent heard much in the last 2 years, that being said theres probably nothing going on. Steves busy re-couping, and the band is gearing up for a new CD and touring.
dont worry nevermore will still be nevermore no matter what.