Mike Portnoy Quits Dream Theater  Mike Portnoy |
While playing his music he just forgets everything and the gathered audience are left wanting for more but Mike Portnoy has decided to leave the progressive metal band Dream Theater.
Yes, the drummer and backing vocalist of the group announced in a statement. He said, "I am about to write something I never imagined I'd ever write.”
"After 25 years, I have decided to leave Dream Theater... the band I founded, led and truly loved for a quarter of a century. To many people this will come as a complete shock, and will also likely be misunderstood by some, but please believe me that it is not a hasty decision...it is something I have struggled with for the last year or so.”
"After having had such amazing experiences playing with hail!, transatlantic and Avenged Sevenfold this past year, I have sadly come to the conclusion that I have recently had more fun and better personal relations with these other projects than I have for a while now in Dream Theater,” he further added.
The musician who was looking devastated with the decision admitted that he wants to take a break from the band.
Portnoy said, "Please don't misinterpret me, I love the Dream Theater guys dearly and have a long history, friendship and bond that runs incredibly deep with them... it's just that I think we are in serious need of a little break.”
While concluding the 43-year old wished his band mates for the bright future of ‘Dream Theater ‘and also asked for apology from his fans.
Mike said, "I wish the guys the best and hope the music and legacy we created together is enjoyed by fans for decades to come... I am proud of every album we made, every song we wrote and every show we played.”
"I'm sorry to all the disappointed Dream Theater fans around the world... I really tried to salvage the situation and make it work... I honestly just wanted a break (not a split)... but happiness cannot be forced, it needs to come from within,” he concluded.
