by Zach Shaw | Dec 20, 2010 | We're Keeping The Band Together
Singer M. Shadows already gave hints as to the reasoning behind Avenged Sevenfold’s split with Mike Portnoy last week. But right before the weekend, the band released a statement giving further insight into the split and their future. Avenged Sevenfold had the...
by Zach Shaw | Dec 17, 2010 | Splits
Last night, we were shocked when Mike Portnoy revealed that Avenged Sevenfold was no longer requiring his services and that the two parties have split. It seemed like a promising bet that Portnoy would become a permanent fixture in the band, especially since he...
by Zach Shaw | Dec 16, 2010 | Splits
Early this evening, it was confirmed that Avenged Sevenfold has parted ways with former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, who has been filling in for the band on the road and in the studio since the passing of Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. Portnoy released the following...
by Metal Insider | Dec 16, 2010 | Headbangers Brawl
We’re almost two weeks away from bringing in a new year. And as 2010 gets closer to ending, every online blog and magazine takes part in a beloved tradition: “favorite albums of the year” lists. Hell, we’ll admit that even though it’s been overdone, they’re also fun...
by Zach Shaw | Dec 16, 2010 | News Ticker
Avenged Sevenfold has pulled out of the Australian festival series Soundwave, which is taking place in February/March.