Dream Theater founding member and drummer Mike Portnoy has announced that he has departed the band after 25 years. He is currently filling in with Avenged Sevenfold, and he wanted a longer break from Dream Theater. He tried to convince the band to go on hiatus, but the band didn’t want to. Read the statements below: Dream Theater: To all of our loyal fans and friends: It is with profound sadness — regret — we announce that Mike Portnoy, our lifelong drummer and friend, has decided to leave Dream Theater. Mike’s stature in the band has meant the world to[Read More…]