Mike Portnoy is one of The Revs favorite drummer of Dream Theater
No, Mike Portnoy is not staying with Avenged Sevenfold. He is only with them until they can find a new drummer that they are comfortable with. You could him their "interim" drummer.
No, Mike Portnoy was not in the Nightmare music video.
arin plays the drums for Avenged Sevenfold. he took over after mike Portnoy left
Yes. On February 17, 2010, Avenged Sevenfold stated that they had entered the studio, along with Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, to drum for the record, in place of the Rev. Mike Portnoy helped them record Nightmare, which was released in 2010. Avenged Sevenfold is now touring.
honestly i believe that the drummer from slipknot is taking place of mike portnoy but i could be wrong . i heard this from several people
yes... they are recording with jimmy's idol- mike portnoy
Yes, the current drummer for Avenged Sevenfold, Mike Portnoy, is single. However, their previous drummer, The Rev., was not single. He was married to Leana Silver.
Yes, Avenged Sevenfold is looking for a new drummer. Although Mike Portnoy helped them record their album Nightmare he is not their permanent new drummer.
The original drummer for Avenged Sevenfold (James Sullivan A.K.A The Rev) has passed away. Using pre- written drum parts, Avenged Sevenfold recorded the album "Nightmare" with Mike Portnoy. Portnoy also toured with Sevenfold in 2010 but left after that tour to work on a solo project. the ex-Confide drummer Arin Ilejay is now touring with sevenfold for the 'Nightmare After Christmas Tour'Their original drummer was The Rev. After his death, they had a temporary replacement, which was Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater. Their current (and permanent) drummer is Arin Ilejay.
I know what you are talking about- How did the drummer die in Avenged Sevenfold? I listen to them alot too. Noone really knows but James Sullivan(drummer) died of natural cause. Doctors did not find anything wrong with him. AVENGED SEVENFOLD FAN- Miranda
Arin Ilejay is the new drummer for Avenged Sevenfold. He was the temporary replacment after Mike Portnoy helped the band with the album Nightmare, after he passing of the Rev in 2009. Most fans agree that he will remain the drummer for Avenged Sevenfold, but it hasn't been confirmed if he will remain in the band.
His stage name was The Rev. but his real name was James (Jimmy) Owen Sullivan. There currently is no new permanent drummer for Avenged Sevenfold. However, Mike Portnoy was their drummer for their album Nightmare.