Now here is a piece of news I never thought I’d be writing about. Drummer, founding member & leader, Mike Portnoy has part ways with his band of 25 years Dream Theater. Having asked the band for a break, they made the decision to carry on without him. The momentum they have built up in the last few years is impressive & they are now one of the biggest progressive rock acts in the world so it is understandable but it’s hard to imagine them without Portnoy’s silly beard & superhuman drumming ability. Let me be the first to say “FUCK YOU, AVENGED SEVENFOLD! THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!”.

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