"To all of our loyal fans and friends: It is with profound
sadness -- regret -- we announce that Mike Portnoy, our
lifelong drummer and friend, has decided to leave Dream
Theater. Mike's stature in the band has meant the world to
all of us professionally, musically, and personally over
the years. There is no dispute: Mike has been a major force
within this band.
While it is true that Mike is choosing to pursue other ventures
and challenges, we can assure you that Dream Theater will
continue to move forward with the same intensity -- and in
the same musical tradition -- that you have all helped make
so successful, and which is truly gratifying to us.
Fans and friends: File this episode under "Black Clouds and
Silver Linings." As planned, we begin recording our newest
album in January 2011, and we'll follow that with a full-on
world tour. "The Spirit Carries On."
All of us in Dream Theater wholeheartedly wish Mike the best
on his musical journey. We have had a long and meaningful
career together. It is our true hope that he finds all he is
looking for, and that he achieves the happiness he deserves.
He will be missed."
Surpreenderia se fosse o Labrie.. mas a meu ver era o elemento mais deslocado e nao é de agora.
Espero que mude on is own para melhor, sejam teatralidades mais classicas ou nao, e tenha mais credito que o Kevin noutra banda/projecto. De DT continuo a nada esperar de supreendente, alias esta frase espelha bem isso «While it is true that Mike is choosing to pursue other ventures and challenges, we can assure you that Dream Theater will continue to move forward with the same intensity -- and in the same musical tradition -- that you have all helped make so successful, and which is truly gratifying to us.»
Nem pensar!!! Deixem estar lá o homem, que está bem 
