Mike Portnoy posted the following message to his Facebook
about his departure from Avenged Sevenfold.
"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"
While the news is upsetting to me as well as others,
Mike will always hold a special place in my heart for helping A7X in their time of need.
We couldn't have asked for anyone better to help bring Nightmare to life.
I want to thank Mike Portnoy for putting his other projects
aside and helping when he didn't have to.
THANK YOU!
While Jimmy's place was hard to fill and always will be,
Mike left shoes to fill as well.
I hope the next drummer kicks as much a** as Jimmy and Mike.
As as as the future of A7X,and a new/substitue drummer,
nobody knows but the band and management.
They will be continuing with their Nightmare After Christmas Tour
as well as visiting Australia.
about his departure from Avenged Sevenfold.
"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"
While the news is upsetting to me as well as others,
Mike will always hold a special place in my heart for helping A7X in their time of need.
We couldn't have asked for anyone better to help bring Nightmare to life.
I want to thank Mike Portnoy for putting his other projects
aside and helping when he didn't have to.
THANK YOU!
While Jimmy's place was hard to fill and always will be,
Mike left shoes to fill as well.
I hope the next drummer kicks as much a** as Jimmy and Mike.
As as as the future of A7X,and a new/substitue drummer,
nobody knows but the band and management.
They will be continuing with their Nightmare After Christmas Tour
as well as visiting Australia.
