Perhaps this is the most shocking news towards the end of the year. Progressive lovers are very shocked by the unilateral decision of Mike Portnoy who chose to step down as drummer for DREAM THEATER. Bands that have been built and made his name in the last 25 years."Previously I never imagined this would happen. but after 25 years finally I have made a big decision to get out of DREAM THEATER. Band who I love very, that which I form a quarter-century.
"Perhaps many people will be shocked by this news, but please understand about the important decisions I've made. It was a difficult decision but honestly this upheaval has been there since last year ... ..
"After the last year more intense playing in several bands such as HAIL!, Transatlantic and Avenged Sevenfold, I honestly feel more pleasure and closeness with their current situation compared with DREAM THEATER.
"But please do not misunderstand me I hate when assessing DREAM THEATER. I have a long story with the band and I love the DREAM THEATER trap that name also comes from my father's administration. But I think I need a new atmosphere at least for a while now.
"There are also other feelings that I felt like DREAM THEATER want to create a scheme to get me out of the band and the decision I did to save personal relationships with other personnel to make DREAM THEATER remains inspirational.
"I'm sorry for any fan of DREAM THEATER but please understand the situation now. Right now I just want a break from the band and are not necessarily out completely, "said Mike Portnoy as quoted from the official records temuat on facebook.
DREAM THEATER is the main role model in the world of progressive metal scene.Formed in 1986 the band changed personnel rare and out Mike Portnoy became the third person to leave the original personnel where previously there Dominici Charles vocalist and keyboardist Kevin Moore. Practically lived John Myung and John Petrucci who became the band's original personnel.
Since forming in 1986, together with DREAM THEATER Mike Portnoy has released at least ten full albums including their debut "When Dream and Day Unite" in 1989 and "Black Cloud and Silver Linnings" in 2009.
Mike Portnoy or whose real name is Michael Stephen Portnoy has won several major awards as the best drummer in several versions including 23 time winner of Modern Drummer magazine. And the man who has the blood of Jewish descent, born 20 April 1967.
