The Day in Rock Digest for 12/28/10

Mike Portnoy dropped a bombshell on Dream Theater fans announcing that he is leaving the group after 25 years.

Following his departure from Avenged Sevenfold last week, ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy reached out to his former band in a bid to rejoin the prog-metal legends. However Dream Theater, or rather their lawyers, declined."Fairly recently, I reached out to the guys to try and make amends and offered to reconcile for the sake of having peace...

Avenged Sevenfold have explained why Mike Portnoy could not remain with the band and Mike tried to get back with Dream Theater

Oh dear, Michael. It would appear as though Mr Portnoy has approached Dream theater about patching up their differences, only to be told that the door is now closed. Get the full amazing statement inside! See Dream Theater at High Voltage festival! (more…)