DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy Finishes Drum Tracks For AVENGED SEVENFOLD Album - "What An Amazing And Emotional Experience"
February 24, 2010, 14 years ago
As previously reported, AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan passed away in December 2009 and DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy is recording the drums for the band's upcoming album.
Portnoy checks in from the recording sessions:
"Just finished my drum tracks for the Avenged Sevenfold album...what an amazing and emotional experience! Me and Zacky (Vengeance - guitar) celebrated by getting matching Death Bat tats here in the studio.I must thank the amazing A7X fans for being so open and welcoming to me. I was fearing them being very defensive over The Rev's drum throne but they've all been so supportive, open-minded, understanding and excited by the news...it is a huge relief to me and the guys!.
What an awesome family spirit these guys have...lotsa love! Shadows (vocals), Gates (guitar), Zacky and Johnny (Christ - bass) are now my brothers for life. Hopefully this won't be the last time I play with them.
And oh yeah, the album is gonna be incredible!
The Rev is absolutely looking down with a big-ass smile on his face!"
