What happened with Mike Portnoy and Dream Theater?

In September 2010, Portnoy announced his departure from Dream Theater after 25 years, with Mike Mangini taking his place as drummer of the band.

Who is Dream Theater’s drummer now?

Mangini
He had previously appeared on three solo albums by Dream Theater’s lead singer, James LaBrie. Mangini was announced as Dream Theater’s new drummer on April 29, 2011, several months after he actually joined. He has appeared on every Dream Theater release since.

Who is Mike Portnoy playing with now?

Mike Portnoy. Mike Portnoy is one of the founding members of Dream Theater with whom he was with for 25 years. He is currently the drummer in Sons of Apollo, The Winery Dogs, Transatlantic, Flying Colors, The Neal Morse Band, Metal Allegiance & Liquid Tension Experiment.

Why did Avenged Sevenfold Fire Mike Portnoy?

Portnoy’s run with Avenged only lasted a year, and during a chat with Metal Wani, the drummer explained why. “I think when I was playing with them, they just weren’t ready to commit yet, and I think with me came too much history and focus,” Portnoy says.

Who is Marlene Portnoy of Dream Theater married to?

Marlene used to be a guitarist in the all-female band Meanstreak, and two of the other members, guitarist Rena Sands and bassist Lisa Martens, are married to Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung, respectively. Max, like his father Mike, is a drummer.

What kind of band is Max Portnoy in?

Max, like his father Mike, is a drummer. His band Next to None opened for Adrenaline Mob in Atlanta on April 6, 2013. As of December 26, 2017 Max currently plays drums in his new band Tallah. Portnoy is a recovering alcoholic and has openly talked about it. The five-song set Twelve-step Suite deals with his experience of alcoholism.

Who is the drummer for sons of Apollo?

Mike Portnoy is one of the founding members of Dream Theater with whom he was with for 25 years. He is currently the drummer in Sons of Apollo, The Winery Dogs, Transatlantic, Flying Colors, The Neal Morse Band, Metal Allegiance & Liquid Tension Experiment.

Who was the bass player in Nightmare Theater?

Portnoy played John Myung’s bass when Dream Theater performed as the fictitious band Nightmare Cinema. Before live performances of “Trial of Tears”, he would sometimes switch instruments with John Petrucci and play a fragment of “Eruption” by Van Halen.